The estate

A Brief History

In the 19th century, Beaune established itself as the epicentre of the fine Burgundy wine trade, thanks to its strategic position at the crossroads of Europe’s commercial routes. In this period of momentum, a number of prestigious négociant houses came into being. Founded in 1820, Maison Albert Morot quickly became one of the most emblematic among them. It produced more than 200,000 bottles and offered in its catalogue some of Burgundy’s greatest wines, including Romanée-Conti, for which it was the exclusive distributor for several consecutive years.

In 1880, Berthe Morot commissioned the construction of two levels of Eiffel-style cellars, a large vat room and a Belle Époque château, which today form the historic setting of the estate. During the phylloxera crisis, Albert Morot established his own domaine through the acquisition of six parcels in some of the finest Beaune Premier Cru climats, later joined by the monopole of Clos de la Bataillère in the Vergelesses area of Savigny. The négociant activity was gradually abandoned.

In 2000, Geoffroy Choppin de Janvry, Albert Morot’s great-grand-nephew, set the estate on the path towards respectful and sustainable viticulture. This approach led, in 2015, to the first vintage certified organic, a powerful symbol of the estate’s commitment to the land and to living ecosystems.

A new chapter began in 2023 with the acquisition of the domaine by the family group of Guillaume and Sophie Poitrinal. Driven by the desire to combine heritage and modernity, they undertook major works, both in the vat room and at the château. The winemaking facilities were entirely redesigned to allow for precise work, respectful of the terroirs and the grapes, which is essential to the crafting of great Burgundy wines.

The management of the domaine has been entrusted to Rhône winegrower Pierre-Jean Villa, whose experience and sensitivity bring a new dynamic to the estate.

Now fully renovated, the château (link to the château website) is available for seasonal rentals and corporate seminars, offering an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.

Our Expertise

Certified organic since 2015, the domaine favours an environmentally respectful approach. The vineyard, rooted in the purest Burgundian tradition with the cultivation of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is protected exclusively with natural treatments.

Soil management is essential: the vines are earthed up in winter and earthed down in spring, with meticulous mechanical cultivation carried out to preserve the soil’s vitality and structure. To safeguard the integrity of the grapes, harvesting is carried out exclusively by hand, in small crates. It lasts around ten days, at a pace dictated by the optimum ripeness of each parcel.

Traditional and low-intervention, the vinification of the red wines takes place in stainless steel and wooden vats, using partially destemmed grapes. Fermentations, carried out with indigenous yeasts, favour gentle extractions by infusion, in order to preserve the finesse of the tannins and the purity of the fruit. Daily pump-overs accompany a maceration of around 20 days. Ageing lasts 14 to 18 months in French oak barrels — around 15% new oak — without racking, in our century-old cellars, where the temperature is naturally stable. The red wines are then blended in vat for 6 to 8 weeks before being bottled in accordance with the lunar calendar.

For the white wines, the grapes are pressed directly upon arrival at the winery. Static settling takes place in stainless steel vats for 48 hours, after which fermentation begins in 400-litre oak barrels, with temperature control. The white wines are aged for 12 months in 400-litre French oak barrels — around 15% new oak — followed by 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel vats, before being bottled in accordance with the lunar calendar.

The Beaune Appellation

Created in 1936, the Beaune appellation covers 420 hectares and includes 42 premier crus.

Red wines, primarily made from Pinot Noir, dominate production (85%), while white wines (15%) are made from Chardonnay.

The climats of Beaune, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, are characterized by distinct parcels resulting from a unique combination of soils and microclimates, offering exceptional diversity and quality.

The vineyards benefit from varied exposures, with slopes surrounding the town and altitudes ranging from 220 to 300 meters.

With its 7 hectares of premier crus, Albert Morot is a key estate in the Beaune appellation: Les Teurons, Les Bressandes, Les Marconnets, Les Grèves, Les Toussaints, Les Aigrots (red and white), Le Dessus des Marconnets.