David Moreau - Bourgogne 'Sous Montot' 2023

Based in Santenay, at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, Domaine David Moreau carries forward a family estate established in 1959 by David’s grandparents, Simone and Jean Moreau. With David’s father choosing a different career, Jean continued working until his grandson was ready to take over. David returned in 2009, making his first vintage under his own name while his grandfather, then 80, helped bridge the generations.

Before returning home, David studied viticulture and oenology in Burgundy and gained experience at an exceptional collection of estates: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Hubert Lamy in Saint-Aubin, Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Neudorf Vineyards in New Zealand. These experiences strengthened his conviction that a wine’s individuality begins with the quality of its grapes and a detailed understanding of its vineyard.

Initially, David selected approximately five hectares of the family holdings for his own label, while continuing to make other wines under his grandfather’s Domaine Jean Moreau name. That distinction gave him room to develop his approach while respecting the existing family business. A personal tribute appears in his Santenay Cuvée S, named for his grandmother Simone—a reminder that the domaine’s identity is as much about family continuity as individual ambition.

Today, the domaine works with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay across Santenay, Maranges, and Meursault. David follows organic farming principles without seeking certification, avoiding herbicides and insecticides and emphasizing manual work, healthy soils, and reduced compaction. Handpicked grapes undergo careful sorting before vinification, with the wines subsequently maturing in the estate’s 16th-century cellar. His guiding aim is to reveal the differences between individual sites, bringing precision and thoughtful farming to a corner of Burgundy that continues to reward exploration.

Producer: David Moreau

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Bourgogne

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml