Domaine R & P Bouley - Winery

Domaine R & P Bouley, a Familty-Run Winery for Five Generations

Pascal Bouley is the fifth generation of his family to make wine in Volnay, a little south of Dijon. His son, Pierrick, who joined the business in 2005 after studying viticulture will be the sixth generation. The winery has almost 10 hectares of vineyards in this glorious part of Burgundy. While father and son look after the vineyards, Pascal’s wife, Reyanne, is in charge of the cellar. Nestled just below the Chaignot mountain, it’s a beautiful region to live and work.

Domaine R & P Bouley and Their Appellations

Domaine R & P Bouley produces wines in many appellations – no fewer than 14. They grow mainly Pinot Noir for their red wines with just a little Gamay for blending. The red wine Villages appellations include Volnay, Monthélie and Volnay Santenots. One of the standout appellations is Les Clos Monthélie 1er Cru, creating wines packed full of berries and rich aromas. The white wine appellations are Saint-Romain and Bourgogne Aligote. Their Saint-Romain Blanc has flavors of acacia, honey, and gentle floral aromas. The vines for this wine grow in a sunny spot behind Meursault.

Natural Wine Production

Domaine R & P Bouley does not use chemicals in the vineyards and harvest the grapes manually. They age the wines for 18 months in French oak barrels from local barrel makers. Each yea,r they renew a quarter of their barrels. The altitude of the parcels of their land varies from 220 to 300 meters. The terroir is a combination of sandstone, limestone, and silica. Come to explore Domaine R & P Bouley, a charming winery in the heart of Burgundy and taste their exceptional wines.