Domaine des Perdrix takes its name from the vineyard it has long farmed: Aux Perdrix, 'the partridges', a Premier Cru site in Nuits-Saint-Georges of which the estate now owns 99%, making it a quasi-monopole. For most of its history the domaine sold the bulk of its production to a négociant house, which kept it relatively unknown despite the quality of its terroir. Since the Devillard family took over in 1996, the estate has been transformed into one of the most closely watched addresses in the Côte de Nuits.
Nuits-Saint-Georges: The Village Between Two Styles
Nuits-Saint-Georges sits at the southern edge of the Côte de Nuits, where the wines begin to shift from Vosne-Romanée's perfumed elegance toward something firmer and more structured. The village has no Grand Cru vineyards of its own, which paradoxically makes its Premier Crus some of the best value in the Côte de Nuits relative to quality.
Domaine des Perdrix's 'Aux Perdrix' 1er Cru is the estate's flagship, grown on this near-monopole vineyard, producing wines with real grip and dark fruit intensity. The village-level Nuits-Saint-Georges offers a more accessible introduction to the same house style, structured but approachable earlier.
A Foothold in Vosne-Romanée and Echezeaux
The domaine's holdings extend north into two of Burgundy's most celebrated addresses. Vosne-Romanée, the village synonymous with Burgundy's most expensive and sought-after wines, contributes a village-level bottling with the perfume and silk the appellation is famous for. At the top of the range, Echezeaux Grand Cru 'du Dessus', from a parcel at the heart of this prestigious vineyard, represents one of the more approachable entry points into Grand Cru Burgundy, a large, multi-parcel appellation whose best sites rival its Vosne-Romanée neighbours for finesse.
Why the Devillard Investment Matters
Since taking over Domaine des Perdrix in 1996, the Devillard family (also behind Château de Chamirey in Mercurey) has invested heavily in the estate's Cuverie and vineyard work, converting its approach toward greater terroir transparency: less new oak, gentler extraction, and a clearer focus on letting each specific site speak. More than half of the domaine's twelve hectares are classified Premier Cru or Grand Cru, an unusually high proportion that reflects the quality of what the Devillards inherited in 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Domaine des Perdrix related to Château de Chamirey? Yes. Both estates are owned by the Devillard family, one of Burgundy's significant family wine businesses, with Château de Chamirey based in Mercurey in the Côte Chalonnaise.
What does 'Aux Perdrix' mean? Aux Perdrix means 'to the partridges' in French, referring to the game birds historically found on the vineyard. The domaine owns roughly 99% of this Premier Cru site, making it a quasi-monopole.
Where can I buy Domaine des Perdrix wines in Kuala Lumpur? Browse the full Domaine des Perdrix collection at The Vintage Wine Club, spanning Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, and Echezeaux Grand Cru.
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