Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux — A Quiet Revolution

Founded in 1858, Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux today spans 14 to 14.5 hectares around Vosne-Romanée. Inherited through the Arnoux and Lachaux families, the domaine underwent a major turning point in 2012 when Charles Lachaux joined his mother Florence Lachaux. In just a few vintages, Charles propelled the estate to the top tier of the Côte de Nuits, now counted among the most sought-after domaines in the world.

Total Biodynamics & Pioneering Practices

Since 2012, a certified biodynamic approach has been applied with impressive precision:

Very high trellising
Goblet pruning on Pinot Noir
No hedging of shoots
No tilling of the soil
Permanent cover cropping
Eco-grazing & high biodiversity

The goal: an autonomous, balanced vine, with slow and complete ripening. This results in wines with lower alcohol levels yet extraordinary aromatic intensity.

Gentle Vinification & Reimagined Aging

100% whole-cluster fermentation
Short macerations, infusion-style extractions, gravity-fed work
Barrel aging until 2021 (10–30% new oak depending on the cru)
Since 2022: gradual adoption of stoneware jars, reinforcing fruit purity and minerality with no discernible oak influence