Domaine Gérard Raphet Collection

 

Classic Old-Vine Mastery in the Côte de Nuits Based in the famed village of Morey-Saint-Denis, Domaine Gérard Raphet is revered among Burgundy purists for crafting transparent, silky, and deeply authentic Pinot Noir. Under the leadership of Gérard Raphet and his daughter Marion, the family estate spans approximately 12 hectares of choice vineyard holdings across the Côte de Nuits, including prized parcels in Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, Clos de Vougeot, Clos de la Roche, and Gevrey-Chambertin.

At the core of the Raphet style is a commitment to old-vine viticulture (Vieilles Vignes). Many of the domaine's vines were planted over 80 years ago, naturally yielding small, concentrated berries that impart rich fruit density and fine-grained structural elegance. Through traditional, low-intervention winemaking—including hand harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentation, and gentle oak aging—Domaine Gérard Raphet captures the pure, unvarnished voice of each distinct terroir.

Viticultural Philosophy & Winemaking Style

• Ancient Vine Heritage: The estate's prized Vieilles Vignes holdings contribute natural depth, concentration, and complexity without requiring heavy extraction in the cellar.

• Minimal Intervention: Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented with natural ambient yeasts. The winemaking team emphasizes a gentle, infusion-style maceration to preserve delicate floral top-notes and bright red fruit.

• Judicious Oak Maturation: Wines are aged in French oak barrels (typically 15% to 30% new for Village and Premier Cru bottlings, and up to 50% for Grand Crus) to allow the site's natural minerality and fruit character to take center stage.

Portfolio Highlights & Key Appellations

• Bourgogne Rouge Vieilles Vignes: A benchmark regional bottling offering extraordinary value, bursting with fresh red cherry, wild strawberry, and subtle earthy spice.

• Morey-Saint-Denis & Gevrey-Chambertin Village: Elegant, fruit-forward expressions featuring silky tannins, crushed raspberry, violet aromatics, and savory undertones.

• Clos de la Roche Grand Cru: Sourced from ancient vines within Morey-Saint-Denis' most famous Grand Cru. Delivers explosive notes of red plum, forest floor, game, and crushed granite with a long, velvety finish.

• Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru: The pinnacle of the domaine's portfolio. Combines regal structure, complex exotic spices, dark cherry liqueur, and multi-decade cellar potential.

Epicurean Food Pairings

• Poultry & Game: Pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction, roasted pheasant, quail, and herb-crusted rack of lamb.

• Classic Burgundian Fare: Coq au vin, beef bourguignon, and pan-roasted veal chops with wild mushrooms.

• Cheeses: Creamy Époisses, Delice de Bourgogne, Comté, and mild Brie.