Domaine Armand Heitz – A Forward-Looking Burgundy, Where Sustainable Vision Meets Exceptional Terroir

Polyculture, living soils and a contemporary reading of the great climats of the Côte de Beaune

Nestled between Chassagne-Montrachet and Pommard in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Armand Heitz has become one of Burgundy’s most forward-thinking estates. After taking over the historic family domaine Heitz-Lochardet in 2012, Armand Heitz initiated a profound transformation: organic conversion, regenerative agriculture, integrated polyculture and a philosophy in which the equilibrium of the living ecosystem guides every decision.

This global, ecosystem-first approach, paired with a sensitive interpretation of terroir, results in wines of great precision — luminous, expressive, pure — that clearly point toward the future of Burgundy.

Terroirs & Vineyard

The domaine spans an exceptional mosaic of some of Burgundy’s most sought-after climats:

• Chassagne-Montrachet – both village and premier cru, at the heart of Burgundy’s greatest whites;
• Meursault – village appellation from finely detailed terroirs;
• Pommard – including the monopole Clos des Poutures;
• Volnay – from its most refined and graceful sites;
• Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru – one of the purest summits of Chardonnay worldwide.

The soils range from pale limestones to fine marls, light clays and stony scree, offering a wide palette for nuanced expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Altitude, varied orientations and meticulous soil work yield grapes with balanced ripeness and vibrant natural tension — essential to the domaine’s style.

Philosophy & Farming Practices

The vineyards are farmed using certified organic methods, enhanced by a pioneering regenerative approach. The Heitz farm is conceived as a living organism, where every element contributes to the vitality of the whole:

• permanent cover crops to protect and nourish the soil;
• crop rotations and thoughtful polyculture;
• integration of livestock (cattle, sheep, poultry);
• use of homemade composts and natural fertilisation;
• preservation of landscape and parcel diversity;
• biological soil vitality as the absolute priority.

This holistic approach, still rare in the Côte de Beaune, reinstates the ecosystem as the foundation of viticulture. The aim: wines deeply rooted in their terroir, unforced, vibrant and transparently expressive.

Winemaking & Ageing

In the cellar, the domaine follows a minimalist yet perfectly controlled approach:

• manual harvesting with strict sorting;
• spontaneous fermentations using indigenous yeasts;
• gentle extractions preserving finesse and purity;
• barrel ageing with a moderate proportion of new oak;
• patient élevage adapted to each cuvée;
• bottling with minimal sulphur, without fining or filtration whenever possible.

The resulting style is defined by clarity, textural silkiness and a natural balance highlighting freshness, digestibility and depth.

Wine Style

Wines from Domaine Armand Heitz are notable for:

• striking aromatic purity;
• perfectly judged mineral tension;
• elongated, fresh, savoury palates;
• silky, refined tannins in the reds;
• a vibrant, energetic profile with exemplary drinkability;
• a transparent reading of each terroir.

The style blends precision, modern elegance and total respect for fruit — a distinctive, contemporary signature instantly recognisable across the range.

Signature Wines

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Morgeot”
A poised Chardonnay balancing depth, amplitude and mineral tension. Long, structured, brilliantly expressive.

Pommard “Clos des Poutures” – Monopole
A refined, structured red without harshness. Harmonious, intense and finely sculpted.

Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
A rare, vertical and saline cuvée. Exceptional crystalline purity — one of the most elevated expressions of Chardonnay in Burgundy.

Volnay 1er Cru “Taillepieds”
Floral finesse, airy texture, taut depth. A mythical climat beautifully rendered.

Les Vignes d’Armand
An accessible, expressive selection fully aligned with the domaine’s philosophy — the ideal introduction to its energy-driven, terroir-first style.

Conclusion

Domaine Armand Heitz represents a new face of Burgundy: one grounded in living soils, agro-ecological balance and a deeply sincere expression of terroir. Its wines — luminous, precise and elegant — reflect a vision firmly turned toward the future.

A must-have domaine for lovers of authentic, energetic, terroir-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir — a signature gaining depth and recognition with every passing vintage.