Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
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One of Burgundy's most exciting domaines, with ancient vines, biodynamic farming, and a winemaker redefining what Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir can be.
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux is a 14.5-hectare Côte de Nuits estate holding four Grand Crus and parcels adjacent to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Founded in 1858, the domaine was transformed under Charles Lachaux from 2012 onward through biodynamic farming and whole-cluster fermentation. Ranked second only to Domaine Leroy on Liv-Ex's Power 100 in 2022, it is among Burgundy's most sought-after names.
- 14.5 hectares across Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Clos de Vougeot, Echezeaux, and Latricières-Chambertin
- Classification spans 4 Grand Crus, 5 Premier Crus, and 5 Village appellations
- Vines average 55-60 years old, with some parcels planted as far back as 1921
- Charles Lachaux introduced 70-100% whole-cluster fermentation and shifted to sandstone amphoras in 2022
- Biodynamic and regenerative agriculture practices; sheep introduced in 2021 for natural fertilization
- Ranked second only to Domaine Leroy on Liv-Ex's Power 100 list in 2022
- Charles Lachaux received the Golden Vines World's Best Rising Star Award in 2022
History and Family
The domaine was founded in 1858 by Charles Arnoux and Renée Salbreux. Robert Arnoux took over in 1957 and built the estate's reputation as a respected name in modern Burgundy. Pascal Lachaux joined in 1987 and assumed full control in 1995, with the estate formally renamed Arnoux-Lachaux in 2007-2008. Charles Lachaux, Pascal's son, took charge of winemaking in 2012 and initiated a sweeping transformation of both viticultural and cellar practices.
- Founded in 1858 by Charles Arnoux and Renée Salbreux
- Robert Arnoux shaped the domaine's modern identity from 1957
- Pascal Lachaux joined in 1987 and gained full control in 1995
- Renamed Arnoux-Lachaux in 2007-2008; Charles Lachaux leading winemaking since 2012
Vineyards and Terroir
The domaine's 14.5 hectares span some of the most prestigious addresses in the Côte de Nuits, with holdings in Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Clos de Vougeot, Echezeaux, and Latricières-Chambertin. Several parcels sit directly adjacent to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Soils are rocky clay-limestone across a continental climate. The vines average 55-60 years of age, with some blocks planted as early as 1921, contributing to the concentration and complexity the wines display.
- Rocky clay-limestone soils under a continental climate
- Parcels adjacent to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Vosne-Romanée
- Average vine age 55-60 years; oldest vines date to 1921
- 4 Grand Cru, 5 Premier Cru, and 5 Village appellations in the portfolio
Winemaking Philosophy
Charles Lachaux has reshaped the domaine's approach at every stage. In the vineyard, biodynamic and regenerative agriculture practices are in place, with the estate in organic conversion and sheep introduced in 2021 for natural fertilization. Charles also developed a distinctive gobelet pruning method for the vines. In the cellar, whole-cluster fermentation ranges from 70 to 100 percent, a vertical press has been used since 2010, and from 2022 the domaine shifted away from traditional oak barrels toward sandstone amphoras. Approximately 16 different cuvées are produced annually, all with highly limited production.
- 70-100% whole-cluster fermentation for all cuvées
- Vertical press adopted in 2010; sandstone amphoras introduced in 2022
- Biodynamic and regenerative farming; sheep in vineyards since 2021
- Distinctive gobelet pruning method developed by Charles Lachaux
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Look it up →Recognition and Market Standing
Arnoux-Lachaux has risen to elite status in a remarkably short time under Charles Lachaux's leadership. In 2022, the domaine was ranked second only to Domaine Leroy on Liv-Ex's Power 100 list, reflecting both critical acclaim and strong secondary market demand. That same year, Charles Lachaux received the Golden Vines World's Best Rising Star Award. Production remains extremely limited and wines are distributed through tight allocations, making them among the most sought-after in Burgundy.
- Ranked second on Liv-Ex Power 100 in 2022, behind only Domaine Leroy
- Charles Lachaux won Golden Vines World's Best Rising Star Award in 2022
- Limited production across approximately 16 cuvées with tight allocations
- Secondary market demand places these wines among Burgundy's most coveted
Mineral-driven, elegant Pinot Noir with precise fruit, fine-grained tannins, and notable depth from old vines. Whole-cluster use adds spice and structural complexity. The shift to amphoras is introducing a purer, more textural dimension to recent vintages.
- Arnoux-Lachaux Nuits-Saint-Georges$120-160Village-level entry point into the domaine, showing old-vine depth and Charles Lachaux's whole-cluster precision.Find →
- Arnoux-Lachaux Vosne-Romanée$150-200Parcels adjacent to DRC deliver the domaine's signature mineral elegance and fine Pinot Noir texture.Find →
- Arnoux-Lachaux Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru$300-500Premier Cru sites with vines averaging 55-60 years; showcases the full impact of biodynamic farming and whole-cluster technique.Find →
- Classification: 4 Grand Crus (Clos de Vougeot, Echezeaux, Latricières-Chambertin, plus one more), 5 Premier Crus, 5 Village appellations across Côte de Nuits
- Founded 1858; renamed Arnoux-Lachaux in 2007-2008 after Pascal Lachaux joined 1987 and took full control 1995
- Charles Lachaux (winemaking from 2012) introduced biodynamic farming, gobelet pruning, 70-100% whole-cluster fermentation
- Vertical press adopted 2010; sandstone amphoras replaced oak barrels from 2022 onward
- Ranked second on Liv-Ex Power 100 in 2022; Charles Lachaux awarded Golden Vines Rising Star 2022