Spotlight on Burgundy: 9 Estates Worth Knowing This July

Burgundy rewards patience: small parcels, single families, and centuries of know-how packed into every bottle. This July, The Vintage Club Hong Kong is putting nine of its finest Burgundy producers in the spotlight, with special prices running for a limited time. Here's what makes each estate worth a place in your cellar.

Domaine Bruno Clair (Marsannay)

Founded in 1979 by Bruno Clair, sixth generation of a winegrowing family that traces back to 1919 in Marsannay-la-Côte, Domaine Bruno Clair farms 27 hectares across both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, producing everything from village Marsannay to grand crus like Clos de Bèze and Bonnes Mares. It's one of Burgundy's most respected family names, known for wines that are elegant rather than muscular.

Château de Marsannay (Marsannay)

A cornerstone of the Marsannay appellation, Château de Marsannay is the only estate in the entire Côte-d'Or licensed to produce red, white, and rosé, including the appellation's signature rosé. Now under organic farming since its 2012 acquisition by the Halley family, the Château also holds parcels in Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, and Echezeaux.

Domaine Comte Senard (Aloxe-Corton)

Producing wine since 1857, Domaine Comte Senard is run today by Lorraine Senard, who has steered the 9-hectare Aloxe-Corton estate toward a style favouring precision and terroir transparency over power, including the Corton grand crus that built the family's reputation.

Domaine Vincent Bouzereau (Meursault)

Vincent Bouzereau's family has worked Meursault since the 16th century, and his own domaine, founded in 1990, farms 10 hectares across Meursault, Volnay, Puligny-Montrachet, and Pommard. His wines are known for showing Meursault's characteristic richness without losing freshness.

Château de Meursault (Meursault)

One of Burgundy's largest domaines, Château de Meursault farms 67 hectares in organic agriculture, spanning 6 grand crus and 20 premier crus across Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, and Aloxe-Corton. Its Cistercian cellars, carved between the 12th and 19th centuries, remain among the most historic in the region.

Domaine François d'Allaines (Saint-Aubin)

Founded in 1996 in Demigny, Domaine François d'Allaines sources from vineyards in Santenay, Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Pommard, with a particular reputation for its Saint-Aubin premier cru bottlings: long, ripe whites built on extended ageing.

Domaine Samuel Billaud (Chablis)

Samuel Billaud left his family estate, Billaud-Simon, in 2009 to build his own house, reclaiming plots in some of Chablis's best sites, including Les Clos and Vaudésir. His Chablis sits at the tight, mineral end of the spectrum: early-picked, lightly oaked, and unmistakably saline.

Cellier des Dames (Mercurey)

A newer project from the négociants behind Hecht & Bannier, Cellier des Dames is dedicated to the Côte Chalonnaise (Mercurey and Givry), with every cuvée named after a historic "Dame de Bourgogne." An affordable, well-made entry point into serious Burgundy.

Famille Henri Gouges (Nuits-Saint-Georges)

A Nuits-Saint-Georges institution since 1919, Maison Henri Gouges was among the first estates in Burgundy to bottle and market its own wine, back in 1933. Today run by fourth and fifth-generation family members, the 14-hectare domaine holds seven premier crus and the monopole Clos des Porrets Saint-Georges.

Shop the Spotlight

All nine estates are available now at special prices for a limited time. Browse the full Burgundy Spotlight selection or contact our team at order@thevintageclub.hk for personalised recommendations. Free delivery on orders over $1,500 HKD, with next-day delivery for orders placed before 3pm.