Since its origin in the eighteenth century, Domaine du Clos du Pavillon has remained a typical, but increasingly rare, Burgundian estate encompassing its own manor house, small courtyards, winemaker's residence, cellars and most importantly of all its own 'clos'. This 3.75 hectare vineyard was, until the Revolution, owned by the Ursuline Convent in Beaune.
Clos des Marechaudes - Monopole
This vineyard is owned exclusively by Bichot (a monopole). It is approximately 2 hectares in size of which two thirds is Premier Cru and one third Grand Cru. The divide initially seems to be arbitrary with just three feet dividing Grand Cru from Premier Cru; however on tasting the wines, the Grand Cru inexplicably has more of everything, even though the two wines are made by the same winemaker using exactly the same vinification and ageing methods. The Premier Cru is a superb wine, the Grand Cru is sensational!
Domaine du Clos Frantin
Founded by Antoine-Vincent Legrand, Field Marshall to Napoleon, the Clos Frantin is situated in the "Grand Crus" region of the Côte d'Or. Bordering the famous "La Tache" vineyard, the Clos Frantin is the proud owner of almost two hectares of premier cru "Les Malconsorts" in Vosne-Romanée.
Lupé Cholet - Chateau Gris
Originally designated under the Premier Cru appellation of 'Les Crots', this vineyard was given Premier Cru status in its own right under the name 'Château Gris' just after World War II. In Dr. Lavalle's famous classification of 1855 it was deemed to be amongst the outstanding Burgundy growths equal to Corton and Clos de Vougeot.
