ProducerAloxe-Corton
Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant
ドメーヌ・カシャ＝オクキダン
Holder of the Corton Clos des Vergennes monopole — 1.42ha of Grand Cru Corton that is among the most consistent in the appellation
A multi-generational family estate based in Ladoix-Serrigny, at the foot of the famous Corton hill, managed today by Jean-Marc Cachat. The domaine is best known for its monopole, Corton Clos des Vergennes Grand Cru (1.42 hectares), which has been one of the most consistent expressions of Corton rouge for decades. The estate produces both red and white wines, with Ladoix and Aloxe-Corton forming the core of its range.
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Who Is This For?
Collectors seeking rare Corton monopole wines from an authentic, under-the-radar family estate
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Corton Clos des Vergennes?
- A 1.42-hectare grand cru monopole within the Corton appellation, exclusively owned and farmed by Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant. Located in the Ladoix-Serrigny section of the Corton hill, it produces a structured, age-worthy red Burgundy of genuine grand cru character.
- How did Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant acquire the Clos des Vergennes monopole?
- In 1937, M. Ocquidant attended a village auction intending to buy a house, but when the bidding rose beyond his budget he purchased the 1.42-hectare Clos des Vergennes vineyard on the Corton hill instead. It has remained an exclusive family monopole for five generations since.
- Who runs Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant today?
- The estate is farmed today by David Cachat alongside his father Jean-Marc Cachat, representing the fifth generation of the family to work these vineyards in Ladoix-Serrigny, at the foot of the Corton hill.
- What food pairs well with Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant's wines?
- Their structured Corton and Aloxe-Corton reds pair beautifully with roast duck, beef bourguignon, and aged Comté, while their Ladoix and Bourgogne whites suit shellfish, grilled fish, and soft cheeses.