Country: France > Burgundy

Domaine Nicolas Rossignol

Appellation: Burgundy, Volnay 1er Cru
Owner: Nicolas Rossignol
Winemaker: Nicolas Rossignol
Varieties Grown: Pinot Noir
Hectares/Age of Vines: 17 Hectares
Altitude/Soil: Soil maintenance is ensured through light ploughing.
Farming Methods: Biodynamic

Nicolas Rossignol, born in 1974, is the fifth generation of winegrowers in Volnay. After studying winemaking in Beaune, he gained experience at estates like Domaine Joseph Voillot, Domaine Louis Latour, and Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe. In 1997, he founded his own estate, cultivating 3 hectares in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, and Pernand-Vergelesses.

Nicolas uses traditional techniques inspired by biodynamics, with no chemical herbicides, light plowing, and hand harvesting. Grapes are carefully sorted and handled minimally to preserve quality. The elevage varies from 10-20 months, with wines aged on fine lees and never racked. Cask selection and malolactic fermentation are tailored to each vintage, enhancing the wine’s complexity. The lunar calendar guides the timing of elevage, with wines bottled without fining or filtration, preserving their natural character.