Domaine de la Grosse Pierre
ドメーヌ・ド・ラ・グロス・ピエール
Single-parcel, organic Chiroubles from a rising-star former sommelier.
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre is a rising star in the Chiroubles cru of Beaujolais, led since 2018 by third-generation vigneronne Pauline Passot. Founded by her grandparents Georges and Antonia Passot in the 1960s and run by her parents Alain and Veronique from 1979, the estate covers about 9 hectares of Gamay across Chiroubles (7.7 ha), Morgon and Fleurie. A former sommelier in Lyon and abroad, Pauline returned to revitalize the family domaine with terroir-driven, single-parcel cuvees such as Aux Craz and Claudius. Having begun organic conversion around 2019, the estate is now certified organic; she works the granite slopes sustainably and vinifies with minimal intervention to capture the elegance, freshness and floral aromatics that define Chiroubles.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of elegant, terroir-driven Gamay, fans of organic minimal-intervention wines, and those seeking refined reds that pair beautifully with diverse cuisines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who runs Domaine de la Grosse Pierre?
- Pauline Passot, the third generation of the Passot family, has led the estate since 2018. A former sommelier in Lyon and abroad, she returned to her native Chiroubles to take over the family domaine founded by her grandparents in the 1960s.
- What is the winemaking philosophy of Pauline Passot?
- Pauline Passot focuses on minimal intervention, using whole-cluster fermentation and gentle extraction to preserve the delicate floral aromatics and freshness of the Gamay grape, with an emphasis on single-parcel bottlings such as Aux Craz and Claudius.
- Are the wines organic?
- Yes. The estate farms its granite slopes sustainably, began converting to organic viticulture around 2019, and is now certified organic.
- Which appellations does the domaine produce?
- The estate covers about 9 hectares of Gamay across three crus: Chiroubles (around 7.7 ha), plus small parcels in Morgon and Fleurie.
- Do these wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes. The high acidity, low tannins and floral notes of these Chiroubles wines make them an exceptional match for grilled fish, soy-sauce-based simmered dishes and yakitori.