Domaine Christophe Cordier

Domaine Christophe Cordier – The excellence of the Mâconnais

Domain name

Domaine Christophe Cordier

Wine region

Burgundy – Mâconnais

Philosophy and History

A family estate since 1945, Domaine Cordier embodies a perpetual quest for excellence and respect for the raw materials. Christophe Cordier, a demanding and visionary winemaker, now manages the estate with undiminished passion and a deep commitment to biodiversity and sustainable viticulture. Located in Fuissé, the historic heart of the Mâconnais region, the estate cultivates an exceptional mosaic of over 120 parcels spread across 9 villages, totaling 31.5 hectares exclusively dedicated to Chardonnay, the sole grape variety and king of the estate.

Appellations and terroirs

Domaine Cordier spans the diverse and precious terroirs of the Mâconnais region, including the prestigious appellations of Pouilly-Fuissé (including several Premier Crus), Saint-Véran, Viré-Clessé, and Pouilly-Loché, as well as various regional and village appellations. The soils, rich in limestone, clay, and marl, and the vineyards' exposure promote optimal ripeness and an intense, refined aromatic expression.

Know-how and viticulture

Since 2018, the estate has rigorously applied the principles of organic and biodynamic viticulture, and has been certified AB and DEMETER since 2024. Christophe Cordier prioritizes meticulous manual work: short pruning, severe bud thinning, manual leaf removal, soil cultivation using animal traction, controlled cover cropping, and the use of biodynamic preparations dynamized according to the lunar calendar. This approach maintains living soils and vines resilient to current climate challenges, while promoting natural balance and grape quality.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand, with rigorous sorting. Vinification is tailored to the specific characteristics of each plot, using only indigenous yeasts and favoring extended aging on the lees in climate-controlled cellars. The estate has three barrel cellars and one large oak cask cellar, all equipped for optimal temperature and humidity control, ensuring meticulous work to reveal the full finesse and complexity of the Chardonnay.

Bottling is carried out by gravity, without fining and with minimal filtration, preserving the integrity and purity of the wines. Since 2023, the bottles have been waxed with a natural wax to eliminate the non-recyclable aluminum capsule and limit the addition of sulfites.

Wines from Domaine Christophe Cordier

The range includes a wide array of prestigious appellations, reflecting the richness and diversity of the Mâconnais terroirs:

• Bourgogne Blanc “Jean de la Vigne”
• Mâcon : Milly Lamartine “Clos du Four”, Aux Bois d'Allier, Clos de la Maison, Loché, Fuissé, Vergisson
• Saint-Véran : En Faux, Terres Noires, Clos à la Côte, Les Crais
• Viré-Clessé : Old Vines, En Brechen
• Pouilly-Loché
• Pouilly-Fuissé : Vieilles Vignes, Juliette la Grande, Jean Gustave, Fine Joséphine, En Carmentrant
• Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru : Les Vignes Blanches, Vers Cras, Les Ménétrières, Les Reisses

Environmental commitment

Domaine Cordier exemplifies a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, with biodynamic viticulture that respects natural cycles and biodiversity. Manual labor promotes soil health, reduces the use of machinery, and prevents erosion. The estate is dedicated to reducing waste and limiting the ecological impact of its operations, making responsible choices regarding corks, packaging, and winemaking processes.

Why choose a wine from Domaine Christophe Cordier?

• A historic family estate in the heart of the Mâconnais region
• A mosaic of exceptional terroirs and a wide range of prestigious appellations
• Biodynamic and sustainable viticulture, at the forefront of responsible practices
• Precise, tailored winemaking and extended aging for complexity and elegance
• Powerful, mineral, expressive wines, possessing remarkable purity

Explore the wines of Domaine Christophe Cordier and discover an authentic, refined and sustainable expression of Chardonnay from the Mâconnais region.