Pierres Dorées
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The golden terroir of southern Beaujolais, defined by unique limestone.
Located in the southern part of the Beaujolais region, Pierres Dorées is renowned for its unique golden-hued limestone soil, which gives the area its name ('Golden Stones'). This terroir imparts distinct mineral characteristics and elegance to the wines, primarily produced from the Gamay grape. The region is currently in the process of establishing its own geographical designation (Dénomination Géographique Complémentaire) within the Beaujolais AOC, reflecting its commitment to quality and its unique geological identity. The landscape is characterized by picturesque villages built from this iconic ochre-colored stone, creating a harmonious link between the architecture and the viticulture.
Best for: Wine enthusiasts seeking elegant, mineral-driven Gamay and those interested in unique geological terroirs.
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Producers
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Domaine Les Gryphées
Domaine Les Gryphées is a family-run estate in Le Bois-d'Oingt, in the heart of the Pierres Dorées region of southern Beaujolais. Founded in 1973 by Pierre and Cécile Durdilly, and joined by their son Guillaume in 2007, the domaine farms around 14 hectares of vines. Its name comes from the 'gryphées' — fossilized Tertiary-era oyster shells found in abundance in the estate's limestone-clay soils, which give its wines a distinctive mineral signature. Alongside Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages, the domaine produces several Beaujolais crus, including Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Morgon, Chénas, and Juliénas, farmed sustainably with old vines and hand-harvesting.
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Domaine des Terres Dorées
Located in Charnay in the southern Beaujolais region, in the golden-stone area known as the Pierres Dorées, Domaine des Terres Dorées is led by the visionary winemaker Jean-Paul Brun, who founded the estate in 1979 with four hectares of vines. He is renowned for his commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, including fermentation with indigenous yeasts and minimal chaptalization, which was unconventional in the region for many years. Brun produces a diverse range of wines, from the iconic 'Cuvée à l'Ancienne' (L'Ancien) and the méthode ancestrale sparkling 'FRV100' to prestigious crus such as Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Morgon, and Côte de Brouilly. His wines are celebrated for their purity, elegance, and ability to express the unique terroir of the Pierres Dorées area.
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Oedoria
Oedoria is a wine cooperative in the heart of the Pierres Dorées area of southern Beaujolais, France. Founded in January 2009 through the merger of three historic cellars — the Cave des Vignerons de Liergues (est. 1929), the Cave du Beauvallon de Théizé (est. 1959), and the Cave des Vignerons du Doury in Létra (est. 1956) — Oedoria was joined by members of the Cave de Gleizé in June 2018, bringing the total to four founding cellars. Around 300 grower-members farm roughly 1,000 hectares of vines across the golden limestone hills of Pierres Dorées. The cooperative produces Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages, Beaujolais Crus, Coteaux Bourguignons and Crémant de Bourgogne, built mainly on Gamay alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and operates boutiques in Liergues, Théizé and Létra.
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Vignerons des Pierres Dorées
Vignerons des Pierres Dorées is a cooperative winery in the southwestern part of the Beaujolais region, about 40 km north of Lyon. Founded in 1961 as the Cave beaujolaise du Bois-d'Oingt, it took its current form in 2010 through the merger of three local cooperatives (Le Bois-d'Oingt, Saint-Vérand and Saint-Laurent-d'Oingt), and today farms roughly 400 hectares in the 'Golden Stones' (Pierres Dorées) area, named for its ochre-colored limestone. The cooperative produces Beaujolais Blanc, Beaujolais Rouge, Beaujolais Rosé and Coteaux Bourguignons, built primarily on Gamay Noir for reds and rosés and Chardonnay for whites, emphasizing freshness, fruit and the mineral signature of the limestone soils. Two tasting rooms — at the estate in Saint-Vérand and at Terroir des Pierres Dorées in Val d'Oingt — welcome visitors alongside local products such as cheese and charcuterie.
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www.vignerons-pierres-dorees.fr/
Food Pairings
Charcuterie, roasted poultry, grilled vegetables, and semi-hard cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Pierres Dorées unique?
- The region is defined by its distinctive golden limestone soil that imparts a unique mineral profile to the wines.
- Is Pierres Dorées an official AOC?
- It is currently a sub-region within the Beaujolais AOC and is actively pursuing official recognition as a complementary geographical designation (Dénomination Géographique Complémentaire).
- What grape varieties are grown in Pierres Dorées?
- Gamay is the main variety for red and rosé wines, while Chardonnay thrives on the limestone soils and produces an increasing share of notable white Beaujolais.