Domaine Besson is a family-owned winery located in the small village of Givry, in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise region in Burgundy, France. This prestigious winery has been producing exceptional wines for over 100 years, with a focus on the traditional Burgundian grape varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The Besson family has been cultivating vineyards in Givry since the 19th century, and today the estate is run by brothers Marc and Rémi Besson, who are the fifth generation to continue the family's winemaking legacy. The domaine spans over 20 hectares of vineyards, with a majority of the vines being over 40 years old, giving their wines a depth and complexity that is highly sought after by wine connoisseurs.
The winemaking philosophy at Domaine Besson is rooted in tradition and respect for the land. The vineyards are tended to with sustainable practices, and all grapes are handpicked to ensure the utmost quality. The winery also uses minimal intervention in the winemaking process, allowing the terroir of Givry to truly shine through in each bottle.
The wines of Domaine Besson are classified as Givry Premier Cru, one of the highest designations in the Côte Chalonnaise region. This prestigious appellation is known for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines in Burgundy, and Domaine Besson is no exception. Their Premier Cru wines are elegant and well-structured, with a perfect balance of fruit, acidity, and minerality.
Among their portfolio of exceptional wines, the Givry Premier Cru “Clos du Vernoy” stands out as a flagship wine of the domaine. This wine is made from a single vineyard, known for its unique terroir of limestone and marl, which gives the wine a rich and complex flavor profile. The Clos du Vern
