Domaine Vincent Dancer — Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy
Established in the early 1990s • 6 to 8 ha • Benchmark Côte de Beaune producer • Precision Chardonnay & Pinot Noir • Family-run estate
A leading name in modern Burgundy
Based in Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Vincent Dancer has become one of the most sought-after producers in the Côte de Beaune. Over the past decades, Vincent Dancer has built an international reputation through wines of remarkable purity, where terroir expression always takes precedence over winemaking showmanship. His refined, tension-driven and discreetly oaked style is now highly prized by collectors and lovers of great white Burgundy.
Outstanding vineyards between Chassagne and Meursault
- Surface area: approximately 6 to 8 hectares
- Main appellations: Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault, Pommard, Bourgogne Côte d’Or
- Premier Crus: La Romanée, Tête du Clos, Morgeot, Perrières
- Grand Cru: Chevalier-Montrachet
- Classic limestone and clay soils delivering tension, depth and aromatic clarity.
Viticulture & winemaking
- Certified organic since 2012
- Meticulous vineyard work with controlled yields
- Hand-harvested fruit with strict parcel selection
- Natural fermentations using indigenous yeasts
- Long élevage in barrel with very limited new oak
- Bottled unfined and unfiltered whenever possible
A distinctive style: purity, energy and refinement
- Whites: Chardonnay
- Reds: Pinot Noir
- Fine textures with vibrant natural energy
- Aromas of ripe citrus, white flowers, struck flint and fresh hazelnut
- Saline, mineral finishes of impressive precision
- Elegant wines celebrated for authenticity and ageing potential
A new generation already in motion
Vincent Dancer established a discreet yet exacting philosophy rooted in respect for vineyard identity. His son Théo Dancer, already highly regarded in the wine world, represents the next generation and the continued future of this now essential Burgundy estate.
Iconic cuvées
| Cuvée | Appellation | Profile & style |
|---|---|---|
| Bourgogne Chardonnay | Regional | Pure, precise, cult favourite |
| Chassagne-Montrachet | Village | Balanced, energetic, elegant |
| La Romanée | Premier Cru | Racy, focused, noble |
| Tête du Clos | Premier Cru | Dense, precise, layered |
| Meursault Perrières | Premier Cru | Mineral, complex, age-worthy |
| Chevalier-Montrachet | Grand Cru | Majestic, vibrant, exceptionally rare |
| Pommard Pézerolles | Premier Cru | Fine Pinot Noir, structured and elegant |