Domaine Philippe Chavy

Based in Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Philippe Chavy has been farming vines across the Côte de Beaune for nearly a century. The majority of the estate’s Puligny-based vines were planted by Philippe’s father during the 1950s, though the property’s oldest vines in Meursault date back to 1932. 

Today, Domaine Philippe Chavy comprises a total of eight hectares of vines spread across 30 plots and 14 appellations, and are planted to Chardonnay, Aligoté, Pinot Noir, and Gamay.

Under Philippe’s oversight, all use of herbicides and insecticides has been eschewed at the domaine, so as to preserve the terroir and encourage natural biodiversity amongst the vines. All fruit is picked by hand and meticulously cared for during the entire growing cycle—in the words of Philippe, “no good wine can be made without sound grapes.” 

In the cellar, fermentations take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, as freshness and acidity are of utmost importance. All Chavy wines mature in oak barrels of various ages and undergo regular lees stirring prior to being bottled in conjunction with the lunar calendar. 

Currently, Philippe has two full-time employees that help him in the vineyards and cellar year-round. His wife, Graziella, handles all aspects of sales and administration. 

“I am fortunate enough to live and work in the heart of one of the most prestigious Chardonnay vineyards in the world,” says Philippe. “Each and every vine and the grapes they yield command respect. It is my daily task to enrich this inheritance just like my parents and grandparents when they started.” 

We are delighted to share these authentic, beautiful Burgundies with wine lovers across Portugal.