Domaine Albert Morot
Overview
An iconic 8 ha Beaune domaine, recently sold by Geoffroy Choppin de Janvry to the Parisian family group of Guillaume et Sophie Poitrinal. New regisseur is Pierre-Jean Villa (of Domaine Decelle-Villa and a small Rhone negoce). Major renovations and changes underway: facilities completely renovated, new wood reduced from 30% to max 15%, whole clusters now used (30–60%), and new vineyard acquisitions in Bourgogne Cote d’Or (pinot), Auxey-Duresses (chardonnay), and Meursault (Vireuils, Narvaux). A small negoce activity (~2.5 ha equivalent) is planned.
Appellations
- Beaune 1er Cru: Teurons, Bressandes, Greves, Aigrots, Marconnets
- Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru: La Bataillere aux Vergelesses (monopole)
- Bourgogne Cote d’Or (new)
- Meursault: Vireuils, Narvaux (new, from 2024)
Key Wines
- Beaune “Teurons” 1er — (90-93) in 2024; “lovely and worth checking out”
- Beaune “Bressandes” 1er — (90-92) in 2024
- Savigny “La Bataillere aux Vergelesses” 1er (monopole) — (90-92) in 2024
Style Notes
Under new ownership and Villa’s direction, the domaine is transitioning to a more modern approach while retaining classical Beaune character. The reduction in new oak, introduction of whole cluster, and new vineyard additions signal ambitious quality goals. A domaine to watch closely.
2024 Vintage Notes (Burghound #102)
2024 Scores (barrel):
- Beaune “Teurons” 1er: (90-93) — lavender, violet, rose petal; velvet-textured; notably better mid-palate density; “lovely and worth checking out”
- Beaune “Bressandes” 1er: (90-92) — super-sleek, beautifully detailed; mildly chewy; needs a few years
- Savigny “La Bataillere aux Vergelesses” 1er (monopole): (90-92) — cool, airy; punchy, detailed; slightly chewy finish
- Beaune “Aigrots” 1er: (88-91) — finer; supple; early drinkability
- Beaune “Marconnets” 1er: (88-91) — more mineral; chalky, youthfully austere
- Beaune “Greves” 1er: (87-90) — attractive texture; markedly austere finish
- Bourgogne Cote d’Or Pinot Noir: (86-89) — “potentially a very fine Bourgogne”; worth considering
My Tastings
(none yet)
Sources
sources/articles/Burghound/Burghound Issue 102 - 2024 and 2023 Cote de Beaune Reds.txt