Domaine Bizot
While Vosne-Romanée is home to a host of famous wineries, Domaine Bizot is, on paper, one of the quieter names. Located in the Côte de Nuits region, the wines produced here are classified up to Grand Cru level with Echézeaux. The domaine, named after Jean-Yves Bizot, succinctly explains their philosophy. It states that great wine cannot be described but must be experienced firsthand, and that the role of the wine cellar is to provide a space where the wine can quietly reveal itself. It is a clear explanation demonstrating how much they minimize artificial intervention. These wines are well-known for being hard to come by. This is a point that many lovers mention more often than wine details.
From village Vosne to grand cru
Domaine Bizot's wines span a wide range of the Burgundian classification system, from local appellations to Grand Crus.
The most common designations are as follows:
- Vosne Romanée: The village wine from the commune where the domaine is located
- Vosne Romanée Les Jachees and les Reas, from the typical vineyards
- Vosne Romanée 1er cru from declassified Échezeaux fruit from Les Treux
- Bourgogne Le Chapitre and Violettes: The regional classification level of Bourgogne
- Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bidaude
- Marsannay Clos du Roy
- Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc, a white wine
- Echézeaux Grand Cru
- Charlemagne Grand Cru
And this domaine's wine lineup isn't limited to just these as it may change coming years.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Domaine Bizot based?
In the village of Vosne-Romanée, in the Côte de Nuits part of Burgundy, France.
Is the domaine listed under another name?
Yes. It appears both as Domaine Bizot and as Domaine Jean-Yves Bizot, after the man who runs it.
Does Domaine Bizot make a grand cru?
It does. Echézeaux, in the Côte de Nuits, is the domaine's grand cru.
