Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard
ドメーヌ・ジャン・ノエル・ガニャール
Certified organic since 2014 — Caroline Lestimé's biodynamic Chassagne mastery
About Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard
- Wines listed
- 2
- Main grapes
- Chardonnay
The domaine traces its winemaking lineage to at least the early 18th century. Jean-Noël Gagnard (born 1926) built its modern reputation, before passing the reins to his daughter Caroline Lestimé in 1989. The 12.5-hectare estate has been certified organic since 2014 and is farmed with biodynamic principles. Caroline produces ten different white premier cru Chassagnes, three village-level Chassagnes, and five red wines across Chassagne, Santenay, and Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. The whites are aged in 30% new oak and reward patience — apparently restrained in youth, they blossom with bottle age.
Who Is This For?
Burgundy enthusiasts who value organic certification, traditional elegance, and Chardonnays that reward patience and cellaring.
Wines of Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard certified organic?
- Yes, since 2014 the entire estate has held organic certification, and Caroline Lestimé farms with biodynamic principles.
- What is the Cuvée L'Estimée?
- A consumer-friendly village Chassagne-Montrachet rouge, created as a tribute when the family branch adopted the surname Lestimé in 1994.
- How does Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard relate to Fontaine-Gagnard and Blain-Gagnard?
- Jean-Noël Gagnard is a separate family lineage from Chassagne; Fontaine-Gagnard and Blain-Gagnard originate from Jacques Gagnard (Gagnard-Delagrange), a different branch.