The Historic Debut: A New Premier Cru from the “Red Soils” of Chaintré
2020 Dominique Cornin Premier Cru Les Chevrieres Pouilly-Fuisse
For decades, "Les Chevrières" was the worst-kept secret in the Mâconnais—a vineyard so obviously superior that locals whispered it belonged in the Côte de Beaune. In 2020, French wine law finally caught up with reality, officially crowning this specific plot as Premier Cru. This bottle is piece of history: the inaugural vintage of that new era. Dominique Cornin and his son Romain are not chasing trends; they are chasing purity. Certified organic for nearly 20 years and practicing biodynamics, t…
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Historic Vintage: This 2020 release is the very first vintage to legally bear the "Premier Cru" title after the appellation's historic upgrade.
Unique Terroir: Sourced from "Les Chevrières," a unique plot of iron-rich red clay and limestone that delivers distinct power and spice.
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Tasting notes
Aroma
Ripe pear, quince, and honeysuckle, backed by a unique smoky-mineral note derived from the iron-rich soil.
Palate
Powerful and structured, with layers of orchard fruit, bitter orange rind, and a long, saline finish that vibrates with energy.
White Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Structured
66/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
66.0/100
Feather-light
Lifted
Balanced
Structured
Powerful
Grapes
100% Chardonnay
ABV
13.5%
Serving
47–53°F
Window
2025–2035
In Detail
The 2020 vintage marks the official promotion of this iron-rich vineyard to Premier Cru status—bottled by the organic pioneers of the Mâconnais.
For decades, "Les Chevrières" was the worst-kept secret in the Mâconnais—a vineyard so obviously superior that locals whispered it belonged in the Côte de Beaune. In 2020, French wine law finally caught up with reality, officially crowning this specific plot as Premier Cru. This bottle is piece of history: the inaugural vintage of that new era.
Dominique Cornin and his son Romain are not chasing trends; they are chasing purity. Certified organic for nearly 20 years and practicing biodynamics, they view their role as guardians rather than manufacturers. "Les Chevrières" is their crown jewel, a high-altitude site in Chaintré where the soil is stained red with iron oxide. This unique geology acts like a supercharger for the Chardonnay grape, injecting a savory, spicy power that you simply don’t find in typical Pouilly-Fuissé.
The 2020 vintage was warm and generous, but the high elevation of this plot acted as a natural air conditioner, preserving a razor-sharp acidity that cuts right through the fruit’s richness. Romain aged this beauty in 600-liter demi-muids (larger oak barrels) to ensure the wood supports the wine without smothering it. The result is a white Burgundy that feels substantial and broad-shouldered, yet incredibly precise.
