Michel Gaunoux

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Nestled in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, in Pommard, Domaine Michel Gaunoux embodies one of the finest expressions of Burgundy Pinot Noir. Founded in 1875 by Alexandre Gaunoux, this family estate has cultivated a distinct style for over a century, defined by power, finesse, and patience. Renowned for releasing its vintages only after three years of cellaring, it offers rare and authentic age-worthy wines, made exclusively from Pinot Noir. Purchasing wines from Domaine Michel Gaunoux means gaining access to prestigious cuvées from Pommard, Beaune, and Corton, crafted in the respect of tradition and bearing the hallmark of an exceptional terroir.

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Michel Gaunoux Beaune 1995
12 in stock
128410
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Beaune

Michel Gaunoux Beaune 1995

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Beaune 1996
8 in stock
128411
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Beaune

Michel Gaunoux Beaune 1996

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€55.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Beaune 1998
1 in stock
128412
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Beaune

Michel Gaunoux Beaune 1998

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Beaune 1999
4 in stock
128413
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Beaune

Michel Gaunoux Beaune 1999

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€55.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes 1988 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
1 in stock
128417
Red
75cl
Without caps
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Burgundy | Corton

Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes 1988 - PROMO -5% !

€171.00 inc-VAT per bottle €180.00 inc-VAT -5%
€142.50 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes 1995
3 in stock
128422
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
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Burgundy | Corton

Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes 1995

€174.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€145.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes 1996
10 in stock
128423
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Corton

Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes 1996

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes 1996 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
1 in stock
128424
Red
75cl
Damaged
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Burgundy | Corton

Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes 1996 - PROMO -10%!

€140.40 inc-VAT per bottle €156.00 inc-VAT -10%
€117.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes 1999
3 in stock
128425
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Corton

Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes 1999

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Arvelets 1996
2 in stock
128427
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 1996

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Arvelets 1997
4 in stock
128428
Red
75cl
90/100
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 1997

€126.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€105.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Arvelets 1998
7 in stock
128429
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 1998

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Arvelets 1999
6 in stock
128430
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 1999

€174.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€145.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Grands Epenots 1993
3 in stock
128436
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots 1993

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Grands Epenots 1994
3 in stock
128437
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots 1994

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Grands Epenots 1995
6 in stock
128438
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1st cru Les Grands Epenots 1995

€192.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€160.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Grands Epenots 1996
3 in stock
128439
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots 1996

€192.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€160.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Grands Epenots 1997
3 in stock
128440
Red
75cl
92/100
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1st cru Les Grands Epenots 1997

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Rugiens 1985
7 in stock
128441
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
-2cm
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1st cru Les Rugiens 1985

€492.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€410.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Rugiens 1992
6 in stock
128442
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1st cru Les Rugiens 1992

€192.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€160.00 ex-VAT
Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er cru Les Rugiens 1996
11 in stock
128443
Red
75cl
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 1996

€234.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€195.00 ex-VAT

History of Domaine Michel Gaunoux

The history of Domaine Michel Gaunoux begins in 1875, when Alexandre Gaunoux settled in Pommard and began producing wines that quickly won the admiration of connoisseurs on the Côte de Beaune. His expertise was passed down from generation to generation, building the reputation of this family wine estate. In 1957, Michel Gaunoux took over the helm of the property inherited from his grandfather. A winemaker of exceptional talent, he was regarded as one of the most brilliant viticulturists in all of Burgundy, capable of crafting wines of rare depth.

The untimely death of Michel Gaunoux in 1984 marked a turning point. His wife courageously took over the management of the estate, without changing any of the philosophy that had made its reputation. Today, it is his children, Anne and Alexandre, who perpetuate the family legacy, always guided by the same spirit of modesty and faithfulness to the terroir. The estate has retained the emblematic name of Michel Gaunoux, as a tribute to this exceptional winegrower. This family continuity, rare in the world of wine, guarantees absolute consistency in the enduring quest for balance between power and elegance.

Terroirs and Vines of Domaine Michel Gaunoux

Domaine Michel Gaunoux extends over approximately seven hectares spread across several prestigious appellations of the Côte de Beaune: Pommard, Beaune and Corton. This mosaic of terroirs constitutes the signature of the estate and accounts for the diversity of its cuvées. In Pommard, the estate works exceptional lieux-dits, including 0.69 hectares on the climat des Rugiens-Bas, renowned for its ferruginous and clayey soils that yield powerful and profound wines, as well as 1.75 hectares on Les Grands Epenots, a denser terroir offering fleshy and structured wines.

In Corton, the estate owns 0.63 hectares on the celebrated lieu-dit Les Renardes, a Grand Cru of great nobility. The vineyard also includes plots in Pommard on Les Arvelets, Les Combes and Les Charmots, as well as vines in Beaune, notably on the premier crus Les Boucherottes and Les Epenottes, and on the village-level climats Les Prevolles and Beaux Fougets. Finally, the estate cultivates a one-hectare plot on the lieu-dit Les Sorbins, in Pommard. All these vines are tended by hand, in respect of the terroir and natural cycles, in order to preserve the authenticity of each cuvée.

Vinifications at Domaine Michel Gaunoux

Winemaking at Domaine Michel Gaunoux is rooted in a deep attachment to traditional methods. The grapes, harvested at full maturity, are first carefully sorted and then completely destemmed, a technique dear to Michel Gaunoux. This is followed by a long vatting, a true slow infusion that imparts to the wines an aromatic complexity and tannic intensity often imitated, but rarely equalled. This patient approach extracts the quintessence of Pinot Noir while preserving the finesse intrinsic to the great terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.

The other great distinguishing feature of the estate lies in its élevage and extended cellaring. Following the tradition of Burgundy's most prestigious estates, the wines rest in the cellar for three vintages before being offered for sale. This unique philosophy allows enthusiasts to acquire bottles that are already partially evolved and to compare several older vintages. The result is great wines for ageing — balanced, profound and built to endure for decades, faithful reflections of an unceasing quest for harmony between power and elegance.

The cuvées of Domaine Michel Gaunoux

The Bourgogne Rouge is the entry-level wine of the estate. Sourced from a one-hectare plot located on the lieu-dit Les Sorbins, in Pommard, this Pinot Noir wine seduces with its generosity, its aromas of red fruits and its suppleness. Approachable young while also boasting fine ageing potential, it offers an excellent balance between pleasure and authenticity, a faithful reflection of the house style.

The Beaune Village rouge is born from the blending of several plots situated on the climats des Boucherottes, des Epenottes, des Prevolles and des Beaux Fougets. This wine incorporates a fine proportion of grapes from terroirs classified as premier cru, which endows it with a remarkable structure and elegance for its appellation. Supple and harmonious, it reveals notes of dark fruits and a delicate texture.

The Pommard 1er Cru comes from a blend of plots from Les Arvelets, Les Combes and Les Charmots. Representative of the virile and full-bodied character of the Pommard appellation, it reveals a dense substance, firm tannins and aromas of ripe red and black fruits. It is a wine for ageing that gains in complexity and velvety texture over the years spent in the cellar.

The Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens, sourced from the climat des Rugiens-Bas, is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic cuvées of the estate. Born from ferruginous and clayey soils, this powerful and profound wine requires patience: it fully reveals its true nature after a decade of ageing. On the nose, it offers bewitching aromas of cherries, peony and rose, while the palate proves sensual, silky, fresh and of exceptional length.

The Pommard 1er Cru Grands Epenots flourishes on a denser and deeper terroir, giving rise to a robust, fleshy and concentrated wine. More structured and more full-bodied than the Rugiens, it combines impressive power with genuine elegance. A wine for very long ageing, it reveals over time a remarkable aromatic complexity, blending dark fruits, spices and mineral notes, and asserts itself as one of the great signatures of Pommard.

The Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes represents the pinnacle of the estate's production. Sourced from a prestigious plot on the hill of Corton, this Grand Cru displays a superior stature, combining the power of the terroir with a great finesse of texture. Intense, profound and thoroughbred, it unites density, freshness and aeration in a classic and timeless style. It is a majestic wine for ageing, capable of improving over many years and of embodying the full nobility of the great wines of Burgundy.

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