Cellier des Dames

Cellier des Dames is a Burgundy-inspired project created in 2019 by François Bannier and Gregory Hecht, two lifelong friends and acclaimed winemakers best known for their work in the South of France with Hecht & Bannier. Both first fell in love with Burgundy as students in Dijon, where the magic of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir revealed the region’s unique and timeless beauty. With Cellier des Dames, they return to the vineyards that shaped their passion, reconnecting with the terroirs that inspired their journey.

Based in Mercurey in the Côte Chalonnaise, the estate cultivates 23 hectares of vineyards on limestone and clay soils, working organically to preserve biodiversity and authenticity. The range focuses on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, crafted with precision and respect for Burgundy’s semi-continental climate and unique climats.

The estate’s labels feature the legendary “Dames de Bourgogne”, paying tribute to the women celebrated by poet François Villon, symbolic figures who embody the spirit and history of Burgundy.