Maldant Pauvelot, Domaine
Summary
Domaine Maldant Pauvelot is a family-owned Burgundian estate in Chorey-lès-Beaune with vineyard holdings across several Côte de Beaune appellations, producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from the region's characteristic limestone-clay soils. Their winemaking balances traditional methods with careful modern techniques, allowing each vineyard's distinct terroir to express itself authentically through minimal intervention and thoughtful barrel aging.
Heritage & Leadership
Domaine Maldant Pauvelot is a family-owned wine estate based in Chorey-lès-Beaune in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune region. The domaine traces its origins to the marriage of the Maldant and Pauvelot families, bringing together their respective vineyard holdings. Pierre-François Maldant currently directs the estate's operations, continuing the family's multi-generational commitment to Burgundian winemaking traditions.
The domaine maintains its headquarters in a traditional Burgundian building in Chorey-lès-Beaune, where both winemaking operations and aging cellars are housed. The Maldant family has deep roots in the region, with their involvement in viticulture dating back several generations in the Côte de Beaune.
Vineyards & Wines
Domaine Maldant Pauvelot manages vineyard parcels across several appellations in the Côte de Beaune, with notable holdings in Chorey-lès-Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, and Aloxe-Corton. The estate produces both red and white wines, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as is typical for the region.
Their vineyard portfolio includes parcels in several premier cru sites, particularly in Savigny-lès-Beaune and Pernand-Vergelesses. The domaine's vineyards benefit from the classic limestone-clay soils of the Côte de Beaune, with variations in composition depending on the specific location and elevation of each parcel. These diverse terroirs allow the domaine to produce wines that express the distinctive characteristics of each appellation.
The estate's production includes village-level wines from Chorey-lès-Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Pernand-Vergelesses, as well as premier cru bottlings from select vineyard sites within these appellations. Their white wine production centers on Chardonnay from suitable terroirs in the Côte de Beaune.
Philosophy & Practice
Domaine Maldant Pauvelot adheres to traditional Burgundian winemaking methods while incorporating modern techniques where beneficial. Their approach emphasizes respect for terroir expression, with vineyard management practices focused on achieving optimal fruit quality and ripeness.
For red wine production, the domaine typically employs partial destemming of the Pinot Noir grapes, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks. Aging takes place in French oak barrels, with the percentage of new oak varying according to the wine's appellation level and the character of each vintage.
White wines undergo careful pressing, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The domaine practices regular bâtonnage (lees stirring) during the aging process for their white wines, contributing textural complexity while preserving freshness.
The estate bottles their wines on the premises after appropriate aging periods, which typically range from 12 to 18 months depending on the wine and vintage characteristics. Their production methods aim to create wines that authentically represent their Burgundian origins while displaying balance and aging potential.