Tollot Beaut
Summary
Domaine Tollot-Beaut is a fifth-generation family estate managing 24 hectares across the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, producing primarily Pinot Noir wines from clay-limestone soils with significant holdings in Chorey-lès-Beaune. Their winemaking balances traditional methods with careful modern adaptations, featuring hand-harvesting, meticulous oak aging calibrated to classification level, and minimal filtration to preserve authentic terroir expression.
Heritage & Leadership
Domaine Tollot-Beaut was established in 1880 in the village of Chorey-lès-Beaune, making it one of the pioneering estates to bottle and sell wines under its own name in Burgundy. The domaine began with François Tollot and took its current form when he married Aurélie Beaut, creating the hyphenated family name that appears on their labels today. For five generations, the Tollot-Beaut family has maintained continuous ownership and management of the estate, preserving their winemaking traditions while adapting to viticultural advances.
The current generation is led by Nathalie Tollot, who works alongside her cousins Jean-Paul and Olivier. This family triumvirate oversees all aspects of production, with each member taking responsibility for different operational areas. Nathalie primarily manages winemaking and commercial relations, while her cousins focus on vineyard management. Under their stewardship, the domaine has expanded its vineyard holdings strategically while maintaining the hands-on approach that has characterized the estate since its founding.
Vineyards & Wines
Domaine Tollot-Beaut manages approximately 24 hectares of vineyards spread across several appellations in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Their holdings include parcels in Chorey-lès-Beaune (8 hectares), Savigny-lès-Beaune (4 hectares), Beaune (3 hectares), Aloxe-Corton (5 hectares), and smaller plots in Corton Grand Cru and Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru Les Lavières.
The domaine's vineyards feature predominantly clay-limestone soils, with variations in composition across their different sites. Their Chorey-lès-Beaune parcels contain more alluvial soils with small stones, while their Corton Grand Cru vineyards have the classic iron-rich red soils that contribute to the wine's structure. The average vine age across their holdings is 30 years, with some parcels containing vines over 50 years old. Pinot Noir constitutes 95% of their plantings, with the remaining 5% dedicated to Chardonnay, primarily in their Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru parcel.
The domaine produces a range of wines that reflect their respective terroirs, from their village-level Chorey-lès-Beaune to their Grand Cru Corton and Corton-Charlemagne. Their Premier Cru holdings include parcels in Beaune Clos du Roi, Beaune Grèves, and Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Lavières.
Philosophy & Practice
Tollot-Beaut employs traditional Burgundian winemaking methods with selective modern adaptations. In the vineyard, they practice sustainable viticulture with meticulous canopy management and green harvesting when necessary to control yields. Harvest is conducted entirely by hand, with careful sorting both in the vineyard and at the winery.
For their red wines, the domaine typically destems between 70-100% of the fruit depending on the vintage and vineyard site. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with gentle extraction techniques including punch-downs and pump-overs tailored to each cuvée. Their oak aging protocol is precisely calibrated to each wine's classification: village wines spend 16-18 months in oak with 25-30% new barrels, Premier Crus receive 18 months with 30-40% new oak, and Grand Crus age for 18-24 months with 40-50% new oak.
The domaine's winemaking philosophy centers on expressing site-specific characteristics while maintaining consistency. They bottle their wines unfined and with only light filtration when necessary. This balanced approach to tradition and technology has allowed Tollot-Beaut to produce wines that faithfully represent their Burgundian terroirs while ensuring technical precision and aging potential.