Country: France > Burgundy

Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard

Appellation: Burgundy
Owner: Jean-Marc Brocard
Winemaker: Julien Brocard
Varieties Grown: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Hectares/Age of Vines: 120 hectares
Altitude/Soil: Kimmeridgian limestone
Farming Methods: Certified Organic

Jean-Marc Brocard, the son of a farmer from the village of Chaudenay-le-Château in the Côte d’Or, discovered his passion for wine after marrying his childhood sweetheart Claudine, the daughter of vigneron Emile Petit from the Yonne Valley. In addition to his father-in-law, Jean-Marc credits much of his wine expertise to his mentor and distant relative, “P’tit” Louis, another vigneron from Chablis that provided him with a sense of vision and respect for nature combining traditional practices with modern winemaking techniques.

In 1973, Jean-Marc settled in Préhy, where he built his winery and 1 hectare vineyard. He has since created a 120 hectare estate and produces over 30 unique single vineyard Chablis. In 1996, Jean-Marc’s son, Julien Brocard, joined the family business with a vision to turn the entire estate into a biodynamic and organic culture.