Domaine Perrot-Minot is one of the most exacting estates in the Côte de Nuits, a name serious collectors of red Burgundy seek out for its purity and precision. Based in Morey-Saint-Denis and run by Christophe Perrot-Minot, it turns old-vine fruit into some of the finest Pinot Noir in the Côte d'Or.
History and vineyards across the Côte de Nuits
Christophe Perrot-Minot took the reins of the family domaine in 1993 and set about a quiet transformation, cutting yields hard and farming with obsessive attention to the vine. The estate covers around 12.5 hectares of the Côte de Nuits, much of it planted to genuinely old vines, some over a century old and a few tracing back to a plot set in 1902. Green harvesting and very low yields mean each bunch carries real concentration, which is where the depth in these wines begins. The holdings climb from village plots up through a run of celebrated crus.
Style and signature wines: precise, pure Pinot Noir
The house style is all about clarity. These are Pinot Noir wines built on lifted aromatics, fine tannins and freshness rather than sheer weight, with a measured hand on new oak and some whole-cluster fermentation used to add lift and sapidity rather than to dominate. At the top sit Grands Crus such as Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, Charmes-Chambertin and Mazoyères-Chambertin, alongside standout Premiers Crus like Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau and Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts. If you love this kind of detailed red wine, it rewards patience in the cellar and repays it with savoury, forest-floor complexity.
Domaine Perrot-Minot FAQ
What does Domaine Perrot-Minot make?
Almost entirely red Burgundy from Pinot Noir, spanning village wines, Premiers Crus and Grands Crus across the Côte de Nuits, with Morey-Saint-Denis at its heart.
What food pairs with Perrot-Minot?
Roast chicken, duck, game birds and mushroom dishes all suit the wines' finesse. Serve them a touch cool and give the bottle some air to let the aromatics open.
Should I cellar these wines?
The Premiers and Grands Crus can age gracefully for a decade or more in strong vintages. For more from the region, explore the rest of our Burgundy range.