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FrançaisDomaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot — A New Precision Across the Great Terroirs of the Côte de Nuits
Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot is now one of the most closely followed names in the Côte de Nuits. Based in Flagey-Échezeaux, the domaine possesses a remarkable vineyard heritage, with several prestigious village appellations and a rare concentration of Grands Crus.
Long discreet, the estate has gained new visibility under the impulse of Thomas Collardot and Claire Fleurot. The current style is defined by Pinot Noir wines of precision, depth and clarity, where ripe fruit is supported by freshness, fine tannins and a careful expression of each climat.
A Burgundy of precision, pure fruit and measured depth. Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot seeks expressive wines without excess, driven by Pinot Noir clarity, the quality of old vines and attentive vinification that preserves the distinction of each terroir.
History: a discreet address now highly sought after
Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot belongs to those Burgundy estates long known by a smaller circle of enthusiasts before gaining strong international recognition. The family property is rooted in several generations of winegrowers and relies on a vineyard of rare quality, spread across some of the most prestigious villages of the Côte de Nuits.
The arrival of the new generation marked an important turning point. Thomas Collardot, in charge of vinification, and Claire Fleurot, involved in the direction and development of the domaine, have helped bring new visibility to this long discreet estate. The wines are now sought after for their purity, energy and growing consistency.
This progress rests on a simple idea: to highlight an exceptional heritage without imposing an overly demonstrative signature. The domaine favours fruit clarity, refined textures and terroir expression, in a style that is contemporary yet deeply Burgundian.
Terroirs: a rare mosaic at the heart of the Côte de Nuits
The domaine farms around 9 hectares of vines, mainly in the Côte de Nuits, with parcels spread across Flagey-Échezeaux, Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny and Nuits-Saint-Georges. This diversity allows the estate to express several facets of Burgundian Pinot Noir.
The domaine’s Grand Cru holdings are particularly impressive: Échezeaux, Grands Échezeaux, Clos de Vougeot, Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint-Denis and Charmes-Chambertin are among its most sought-after cuvées. Certain old vines bring natural depth and concentration without heaviness.
The village and regional cuvées also play an important role. They offer a more direct introduction to the domaine’s style, often marked by precise fruit, fine tannins and a fresh, elegant palate.
Terroir expression: Côte de Nuits, Flagey-Échezeaux, Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Pinot Noir, old vines, pure fruit and fine tannins.
Coquard Loison-Fleurot signature: precise, expressive, silky red wines, structured without excess, with a clear reading of appellation and outstanding fruit quality.
Viticulture: old vines and the search for balanced ripeness
The domaine benefits from precious plant material, with several parcels of old vines in major appellations. This age naturally brings concentration, but also palate depth and complexity, which vinification seeks to preserve rather than artificially amplify.
Vineyard work aims for complete yet balanced ripeness. The objective is to obtain healthy, expressive and sufficiently structured grapes, without drifting toward excessive extraction or an overly solar style. This search for precision explains the domaine’s qualitative progress and the increasing refinement of its wines.
Youth: black cherry, ripe raspberry, wild strawberry, violet, sweet spices, liquorice, wet stone and delicate floral notes.
Evolution: forest floor, fine leather, noble spices, black tea, candied red fruits, discreet truffle and smoky nuances.
Texture: silky palate, precise fruit, fine tannins, elegant structure and a fresh, persistent, well-defined finish.
Overall impression: Côte de Nuits reds that are both expressive and measured, where fruit purity remains in service of terroir.
Vinification: fruit clarity and controlled ageing
Vinification led by Thomas Collardot focuses on aromatic purity and texture quality. Fermentations are conducted with precision, with particular attention paid to gentle extraction and fruit preservation. The wines gain relief without losing their natural character.
Maceration: work adapted to each cuvée, aiming to extract colour, fragrance and structure without hardening the tannins.
Fermentation: precise vinifications, with a search for clean fruit, energy and fine palate texture.
Ageing: barrels used to support the depth of the wines, without masking the identity of each climat.
Philosophy: reveal the potential of the family’s great terroirs with a discreet, attentive hand that respects the balance of Pinot Noir.
Wine style
The wines of Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot stand out for their highly readable fruit, fine tannins and a structure that remains elegant even in the most powerful appellations. The village wines offer a direct, generous and precise expression, while the Grands Crus gain in depth, complexity and ageing capacity.
The style seeks neither austerity nor over-concentration. It favours a seductive yet serious expression of Pinot Noir: red and black fruit, floral notes, fine spices, silky texture and a fresh finish. With a few years in the cellar, the best cuvées develop more earthy, spicy and lightly truffled complexity.
Emblematic cuvées
Échezeaux Grand Cru: one of the domaine’s key cuvées, broad, silky and expressive, balancing ripe fruit, spice, depth and Vosne-like elegance.
Grands Échezeaux Grand Cru: a rarer and more structured wine, offering greater density, length and ageing potential.
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru: a deep expression of Morey-Saint-Denis, darker, mineral and powerful, with fine palate tension.
Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru: a more delicate and refined Grand Cru, marked by flowers, red fruits, finesse and great aromatic elegance.
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru: a structured and classical wine, combining black fruits, spice, present tannins and fine ageing capacity.
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru: a fleshy and generous cuvée, where the depth of Gevrey is expressed through black fruit, spice and enveloping tannins.
Ageing and gastronomic pairings
Village cuvées can be enjoyed after a few years in the cellar, while Premier Cru and especially Grand Cru wines benefit from ageing for 10 to 20 years, depending on the vintage and appellation. The finest bottles then develop more complex notes of forest floor, spice, tea, fine leather and truffle.
At the table, the domaine’s wines pair beautifully with roast poultry, duck, veal, lamb, pigeon, mushrooms, truffle, delicately slow-cooked meats, mature cheeses and classical Burgundian cuisine. The most delicate cuvées are also well suited to fine gastronomy built around feathered game or reduced jus sauces.
Country: France
Region: Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
Village: Flagey-Échezeaux
Domaine: Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot
Key people: Thomas Collardot and Claire Fleurot
Surface area: around 9 hectares
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Grands Crus: Échezeaux, Grands Échezeaux, Clos de Vougeot, Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint-Denis, Charmes-Chambertin
Style: precise, fruit-driven, silky, structured, expressive, elegant and capable of beautiful evolution in the cellar.
In summary: Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot has become one of the most closely followed names in the Côte de Nuits. Led by Thomas Collardot and Claire Fleurot, the domaine possesses a rare heritage of village and Grand Cru vineyards, producing wines that combine fruit purity, textural precision and faithful expression of Burgundy’s great terroirs.
Dominant aromas: black cherry, ripe raspberry, wild strawberry, violet, liquorice, sweet spices, wet stone, forest floor, black tea, fine leather, discreet truffle and a silky finish.
Current selection
Discover below the bottles from Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot currently available at World Web Wines, selected according to arrivals, vintage quality, bottle condition and the ageing potential of the cuvées.
