Domaine Émile Cheysson
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One of Chiroubles' oldest estates, family-run since 1868.
Founded in 1868 when Émile Cheysson — a Polytechnicien engineer and social economist — acquired the estate, Domaine Émile Cheysson is one of Chiroubles' oldest and most respected producers. The property, previously cultivated by monks of the Abbey of Cluny, has remained in the Cheysson family for more than 150 years and is today managed by Jean-Pierre Large, who has directed the domaine since 1988. The 26-hectare estate, based at Clos Les Farges in the heart of Chiroubles, benefits from 17th-century cellars and Chiroubles' granite slopes rising to 410 meters. The domaine produces a range of pure, elegant Gamay cuvées — including Traditionnelle, Clos Les Farges, and Le Prieuré — that showcase the floral, high-altitude character the appellation is known for.
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Who Is This For?
For those seeking authentic, elegant Chiroubles Gamay from a historic, family-owned estate with roots dating to the 19th century.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Domaine Émile Cheysson founded?
- The estate was acquired in 1868 by Émile Cheysson, a Polytechnicien engineer and social economist, though the land had been cultivated since the Middle Ages by monks of the Abbey of Cluny.
- Is Domaine Émile Cheysson related to Château de Raousset?
- No — despite both being located in Chiroubles, Château de Raousset is a separate, unrelated estate founded in 1850 by the Comte de Raousset.
- Who runs the domaine today?
- The estate remains in the Cheysson family and has been managed since 1988 by Jean-Pierre Large.
- What makes Chiroubles wines from this domaine distinctive?
- Grown on granite slopes rising to 410 meters — among the highest in Beaujolais — the domaine's Gamay wines are known for their floral aromatics, silky texture, and refined elegance.
- What are the domaine's signature cuvées?
- Key bottlings include the Traditionnelle, Clos Les Farges (from the estate's oldest parcel), and Le Prieuré, a natural-leaning cuvée named for the site's monastic origins.