An estate at the heart of the Burgundy wine region
Domaine Evenstad offers an exceptional range of wines, elegantly interpreting the many qualities of the Burgundy wine region. It features wines from the Côte de Nuits, including the rare and prestigious Clos de Vougeot and Bonnes Mares Grands Crus, alongside Premiers Crus and Villages wines from the famous villages of Chambolle-Musigny and Nuits-Saints-Georges. We also invite you to discover the wines of Maison Evenstad, produced and aged in our cellars to the same exacting standards, all made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, the iconic varieties of the Burgundy region.
Presentation of our Burgundy wines
Domaine Evenstad has six hectares of vines covering 11 Climats, including two Grands Crus. The vineyards stretch along the Côte de Nuits, including prestigious appellations such as Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, and Nuits-Saint-Georges.
THE GRANDS CRUS
Burgundy’s 33 Grands Crus represent 1% of the region’s total wine production. These exceptional wines are the fullest, most refined expression of their Climats.
CLOS DE VOUGEOT
A prestigious Climat and an icon of Burgundy’s great red wines, the Clos de Vougeot is where the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin fraternity of wine connoisseurs meets. Founded in the early twelfth century by Cistercian monks, the Clos de Vougeot is also where the concept of the Climat was born, an idea that shapes the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune more than ever today. The Clos de Vougeot’s soil is varied, and always produces red wines with a deep color and wonderful aromatic intensity.
BONNES MARES
Between the villages of Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny, this Climat has been known as Bonnes Mares since the early Middle Ages. The name probably comes from the Old French “marer,” which means “cultivate with care.” The subsoil, of Jurassic origin, consists mostly of limestone and white marl, producing powerful, well-structured red wines.
PREMIERS-CRUS
Identified as the best Climats within a Village appellation, the Premiers Crus represent around 10% of Burgundy wine production. They offer an opportunity to enjoy the most exceptional red and white wines of the Burgundy region.
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY
On the slope just below the Bonnes Mares Grand Cru is the Premier Cru “Les Lavrottes.” Its name refers to the shallow limestone soil. The same village of Chambolle-Musigny is also home to the Premier Cru “Les Feusselottes,” which means “small pit.” The vines are located close to the center of the village, where the slopes of two hills meet. Chambolle-Musigny is famous for producing the most intense and elegant Pinots Noirs of the Côte de Nuits.
NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES
Located in the southern part of the appellation, just above Les Saint-Georges, the Climat “Les Vaucrains” is one of the best Premiers Crus in the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation. Its location high on the slope and its subsoil of red clay give the wine its very well-structured character and great intensity, together with exceptional aging potential.
VILLAGES
The Burgundy wine region has 44 Villages appellations, representing around 37% of total Burgundy wine production. These appellations give you an appreciation of the diversity of Burgundy’s wines.
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY
One of the most prestigious appellations in the Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny produces rich, intense wines of great elegance. On an east-facing slope, the vines are planted at an altitude of 250 to 300 meters. The roots seek out cracks in the hard limestone beneath the shallow soil to draw nourishment from the Jurassic subsoil.
NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES
The historic capital of the Côte de Nuits, this appellation produces wines that are among the most powerful and well-structured in the region. As 97% of the grapes are Pinot Noir, the vast majority of Nuits-Saint-Georges wines are red. The Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin fraternity of wine connoisseurs was founded here in 1934.
CÔTES DE NUITS VILLAGE
Our two plots lie to the south of the appellation, in the village of Comblanchien, which is well-known for its stone quarries. Limestone is the dominant component of the subsoil here, giving the Pinot Noir a distinguished, well-structured character.
DISCOVER OUR WINES
A unique range of great wines from the Côte de Nuits. You will also find our cuvées from the Côte de Beaune, produced by our sister winery Château de la Crée, and even our wines from Domaine Serene in Oregon. One common factor across our brands they are all world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Maison Evenstad, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot 2018
Maison Evenstad, Gevrey Chambertin Champs Chenys 2018
Maison Evenstad, Aloxe-Corton 2018
Maison Evenstad, Nuits St Georges 1er Cru les Terres Blanches 2017
More about the Burgundy wine region
Located in Santenay, Domaine Evenstad produces wine from vines planted in the prestigious Côte de Nuits. Other vineyards also contribute to Burgundy’s identity.
This wine-growing region stretches over 230 km between Chablis in the north and the Mâconnais in the south. It has 30,815 hectares of vines (4% of all the vineyards in France), and is home to 84 appellations d’origine contrôlée (controlled designations of origin) divided into Grands Crus, Villages, and Premier Crus, along with regional appellations.
In Burgundy, two grape varieties take pride of place: Pinot Noir red grapes and Chardonnay white grapes account for around 90% of Burgundy’s production and are used for the single-varietal wines that are our region’s speciality. There are two other minority varieties, the red Gamay and the white Aligoté.
Taking our tour of Burgundy a little further, let’s explore the region’s five wine-growing areas:
- Chablis and Grand Auxerrois, in Yonne, an area famous for its Chardonnays, great white wines with mineral accents.
- Côte de Nuits, a mecca for Grand Cru reds. Considered the “Champs-Elysées” of Burgundy, its wines are synonymous with prestige and include Bonnes Mares, Clos de Vougeot, Chambertin, Echezeaux, and Romanée-Conti.
- Côte de Beaune, which is home to several of Burgundy’s most famous Grands Crus, the Montrachets.
- Côte Châlonnaise, in Saône-et-Loire, which boasts wonderful appellations such as Givry and Mercurey.
- The Mâconnais, which is dominated by Chardonnay, followed by Gamay for reds.
These regions within Burgundy all have their own very particular identities, forged over centuries by nature and by winegrowers who are passionate about their terroir and their wine.