Domaine Lucien Muzard et Fils
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Santenay's oldest organic estate — 9 generations of family winemaking since 1645, with 60-year-old vines in premier cru La Maladière
A ninth-generation family domaine in Santenay tracing its roots to 1645, now run by brothers Claude and Hervé Muzard. Converted entirely to organic farming in 2009, the estate farms approximately 18 hectares with an average vine age of 55 years. The domaine is known for its premier cru sites La Maladière (4.35ha, 60-year-old vines) and Clos de Tavannes, as well as a growing range from Chassagne-Montrachet. Whole-cluster fermentation is used for much of the red wine production.
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Who Is This For?
History-minded Burgundy lovers seeking authentic, organic Santenay premier cru from a family estate with nearly four centuries of continuity
Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Domaine Lucien Muzard convert to organic farming?
- The entire domaine converted to organic viticulture in 2009, making it one of Santenay's pioneering organic estates. The conversion was driven by Claude and Hervé's commitment to soil health and authentic terroir expression.
- What are the flagship wines of Domaine Lucien Muzard?
- Santenay 1er Cru La Maladière is the jewel of the domaine — 4.35 hectares of 60-year-old vines on steep, southeast-facing limestone slopes. Clos de Tavannes is equally compelling, and the domaine also makes an excellent Santenay villages from the Champs Claude plot.
- Who currently runs Domaine Lucien Muzard et Fils, and since when?
- Brothers Claude and Hervé Muzard, the ninth generation of the family, have run the domaine since 1995, having already worked the vines together since 1992. They took over from their father, Lucien Muzard, who began working the vineyards himself in the 1960s at just 14 years old.
- Does the domaine hold vineyards outside Santenay?
- Yes. While Santenay remains the heart of the estate, with premier cru sites such as La Maladière and Gravières plus village-level Champs Claude, the Muzards also farm parcels in the neighboring appellations of Maranges, Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault, and Pommard.