Michelin Guide Recognizes 94 Burgundy Estates, Nine Awarded Three Bunches
The Michelin Guide has unveiled its first wine selection dedicated to Burgundy, awarding 94 estates with a bunch system modeled after its gastronomic ranking. This initiative marks the Clermont-based group's entry into the structured evaluation of French wines, expanding the guide's editorial presence beyond gastronomy.
Nine Estates Achieve the Highest Distinction
In this inaugural edition, nine estates receive three bunches, the maximum distinction of the system. This premier award includes five properties from the Côte de Nuits (Cécile Tremblay, Dugat-Py, Roumier, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, and Domaine Leroy) and four from the Côte de Beaune (Domaine d'Auvenay, Coche-Dury, Jean-Marc & Thomas Bouley, and Hubert Lamy). These producers are defined by consistent excellence, regardless of the vintage. Notably, Lalou Bize-Leroy stands out as her two estates (Domaine Leroy and Domaine d'Auvenay) are the only ones to place two properties in the three bunch circle, confirming her status as a legendary figure in the region.
Twenty Other Estates Distinguished by Two Bunches
The selection encompasses 20 estates awarded two bunches, characterized by remarkable quality and consistency within their terroir. These properties are distributed among six in the Côte de Nuits, twelve in the Côte de Beaune, and two in the Côte Chalonnaise, including Dujac (founded in 1968) and Denis Mortet (1956), which are among the historical references of the region. This distribution illustrates the viticultural depth of the territory: Meursault and its surroundings gather several of the greatest white wines of Burgundy, while the Côte Chalonnaise confirms its emergence as a land of great terroirs in its own right.
Sixty-Five Estates Complete the Selection
Thirty-three estates receive one bunch, a distinction reserved for producers crafting particularly successful characterful wines during the best vintages. The Côte de Nuits includes twenty, while the Côte de Beaune counts thirteen. The remaining 32 'selected' estates complete the edition. These properties, chosen for their consistency and the quality of their productions, embody the broad potential of the Burgundy vineyard and offer a representative panorama of its richness. Among these newcomers is Camille Thiriet, established in 2016 from a micro-negotiant in a garage, demonstrating that this selection also welcomes young structures alongside historic houses.
