Domaine Cottenceau

👨‍🌾 History and Creation

• Founded in 2018 by Maxime Cottenceau in Buxy, south of Givry, in the Côte Chalonnaise.

• Coming from a winegrowing family, he decided to stop selling grapes and began vinifying and bottling himself.

• Trained alongside Vincent Dureuil-Janthial in Rully, he launched his first vintages with rigor and modernity.

📍 Location and Terroir

• Based in Buxy (Saône-et-Loire), at the heart of the Montagny appellation.

• Vineyard of about 7.5 to 10 hectares, on limestone and clay soils.

• Southeast-facing slopes, ideal for Chardonnay, the flagship grape of Côte Chalonnaise.

🌱 Philosophy and Practices

• Progressive conversion to organic farming since 2020.

• Manual harvesting, precise vinifications, long aging (up to 18 months) for whites.

• Focus on freshness and fruit for reds.

🍇 Grapes and Cuvées

• Whites: Chardonnay, Aligoté.

• Reds: Pinot Noir.