Domaine Jean-Marc Vincent
Anne-Marie
and Jean-Marc Vincent inherited most of their vines, principally located in and
around the village of Santenay in the southern Côte de Beaune, from Jean-Marc’s
grandfather, André Bardollet-Bravard. They produce three premier cru reds and two premier
cru whites from Santenay, in addition to a red and a white Auxey-Duresses.
The Vincent wines are characterized by rich, layered fruit, intense expression
of individual terroir, and solid
structure.
Their
Auxey-Duresses Blanc “Les Hautés,”
which thankfully happens to be their highest production wine (that is, more
than two barrels produced), is a gem and a role model for other producers of
the appellation. This is the wine
that first attracted Kermit to the domaine. “I had rarely had an Auxey-Duresses
that excited my taste buds,” he said, “I knew I was on to something.” And indeed it reaches the heights of many a white Burgundy with a greater pedigree. It also evolves well in one’s cellar.
The Vincents’ wine operation is a family affair and A-M and J-M split their
time between the vineyards, cellars and their young children. Their miniscule
production always sells out quickly to a small group of devoted clients. All of
their wines are a testament to the importance of vigneron talent in a given appellation. While a great vigneron can make over-achievers from
any appellation, a great appellation will never be great in the hands of
mediocrity.

Anne-Marie and Jean-Marc Vincent inherited most of their vines, principally located in and around the village of Santenay in the southern Côte de Beaune, from Jean-Marc’s grandfather, André Bardollet-Bravard. They produce three premier cru reds and two premier cru whites from Santenay, in addition to a red and a white Auxey-Duresses. The Vincent wines are characterized by rich, layered fruit, intense expression of individual terroir, and solid structure.
Their Auxey-Duresses Blanc “Les Hautés,” which thankfully happens to be their highest production wine (that is, more than two barrels produced), is a gem and a role model for other producers of the appellation. This is the wine that first attracted Kermit to the domaine. “I had rarely had an Auxey-Duresses that excited my taste buds,” he said, “I knew I was on to something.” And indeed it reaches the heights of many a white Burgundy with a greater pedigree. It also evolves well in one’s cellar. The Vincents’ wine operation is a family affair and A-M and J-M split their time between the vineyards, cellars and their young children. Their miniscule production always sells out quickly to a small group of devoted clients. All of their wines are a testament to the importance of vigneron talent in a given appellation. While a great vigneron can make over-achievers from any appellation, a great appellation will never be great in the hands of mediocrity.
Technical Information
Wine | Blend | Vine Age | Soil Type | Vineyard Area* |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bourgogne Blanc |
Chardonnay | 11 years | Clay, Limestone | .30 ha |
Auxey-Duresses Blanc Les Hautés |
Chardonnay | 20, 55 years | Marly Limestone | .90 ha |
Santenay Blanc |
Chardonnay | 10 years | Clay, Limestone | .13 ha |
Santenay Blanc Les Potets |
Chardonnay | 45 years | Clay, Limestone | .23 ha |
Santenay Blanc 1er Cru Le Beaurepaire |
Chardonnay | 11 years | Marly Limestone | .27 ha |
Santenay Blanc 1er Cru Les Gravières |
Chardonnay | 60 years | Clay, Limestone | .06 ha |
Montagny Blanc 1er Cru |
Chardonnay | 40 years | Clay, Limestone | .47 ha |
Puligny-Montrachet Corvée des Vignes |
Chardonnay | 40 years | Silt | .25 ha |
Santenay Rouge |
Pinot Noir | 50 years | Clay, Limestone | .60 ha |
Santenay Rouge “Gravité” |
Pinot Noir | 70 years | Clay, Limestone | .60 ha |
Santenay Rouge 1er Cru Le Beaurepaire |
Pinot Noir | 11 years | Marly Limestone | .45 ha |
Santenay Rouge 1er Cru Le Passetemps |
Pinot Noir | 7 - 50 years | Clay, Limestone | .81 ha |
Santenay Rouge 1er Cru Les Gravières |
Pinot Noir | 50 - 60 years | Clay, Limestone | 1.23 ha |
Auxey-Duresses Rouge 1er Cru Les Bretterins |
Pinot Noir | 50 years | Clay, Limestone | .21 ha |
Bourgogne Aligoté “Soler’Al” |
Aligoté | n/a | Clay, limestone | n/a |
* "ha" = hectares; one hectare equals roughly two and a half acres |
VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION
• All grapes are harvested by hand, with several passes through the vineyard to pick grapes at the optimal point of maturity
• Sorting happens in the vineyard with each grape being inspected by the harvesters
• The goal of the
vinification and aging is to let the wine develop at a very slow pace
• Vinification without sulfur, small amount of sulfur added at bottling
Whites:
• Grapes are pressed immediately after harvest under low pressure and must is transferred by gravity to new oak casks for fermentation
• Wines are aged in 10% new oak barrels
• Wines are never racked
• Wines are aged for a minimum of 15 months
• Lees are stirred 3 or 4 times per month up until Spring, then left on the lees until aging is finished
• Bourgogne Blanc is sourced from the southwestern stretches of Chassagne-Montrachet, near the village of Remigny
• Montagny Blanc 1er Cru: A blend of 1er cru L’Épaule with a small percentage of 1er cru Creux de Beauchamp
Bourgogne Aligoté “Soler’Al”:
• A blend of several vintages of Aligoté. “Soler” as in solera, “Al”, as in Aligoté.• Grapes are harvested late compared to other varieties, and are vinified without sulfur
• After one year in barrel, new vintages are added each year, thus adding their unique characteristics, and enriching the wine
• 10-15% of the solera wine is pulled and bottled each year
Reds:
• 30 to 60% of grapes are de-stemmed (depending on parcel and vintage)
• Grapes undergo a slow, temperature controlled maceration for 20 days
• Wine is aged in 25% new oak barrels
• Wines are never racked
• Wines are aged for a minimum of 15 months
• Santenay Rouge “Gravité”: Vinification entirely done by gravity, aged for 20 months, blend of AOC Santenay, 1er Cru Le Passetemps, 1er Cru Les Gravières
General Information
- Country
- France
- Region
- Burgundy
- Appellation(s)
- Bourgogne, Bourgogne Aligoté, Auxey-Duresses, Puligny-Montrachet, Santenay
- Producer
- Anne-Marie & Jean-Marc Vincent
- Founded
- 1997
- Annual Production
- 2,100 cases
- Farming
- Organic (practicing)