Benchmark Wines by

Gaunoux, Francois

The Winery

Gaunoux, Francois

The eighty-year-old Gaunoux, who runs his small estate with his daughter Claudine, is one of those vignerons who doesn't let critics into his cellar, doesn't give tastes out of his barrel and doesn't let just anyone buy his cult-inspiring wines. He's the head of a winemaking family who isn't in it for profit; they're in it to stay true to their regional roots. Domaine François Gaunoux, just ten hectares in the heart of Beaune and Meursault, farms its grapes by hand; Claudine says that she likes her vines to "look like a garden." Contrary to expectation, father François is the one who favors technological innovation--he's installed temperature-controlled vats for fermentation; however, daughter Claudine hews close to traditional methods, choosing minimal racking, limited oak, and emphasizing the fruit and terroir. The result is wine that's revelatory: dense, palate-coating, resplendent with flavor, and absolutely imbued with Burgundy terroir.

www.gaunoux.com/en

2020
4 In Stock
750ml
Favorite
Share
2016
6 In Stock
750ml
CT90
Favorite
Share

Rare Wines, Serious Collectors

As the #1 back-vintage retailer in the US, Benchmark Wine Group prides itself on being a trusted source for the greatest wines in the world. Their unparalleled market knowledge and exceptional service have come together to provide the most accessible cellar of rare and sought-after wines with a guarantee.

Provenance Guarantee

Benchmark Wine Group

445 Devlin Road
Napa, CA 94558

Phone: 707.255.3500
Fax: 707.255.3503
SMS: 707.200.4049

Questions?

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Shipping Questions?
orders@benchmarkwine.com

Included in Wine Enthusiast's 50 Best Wine Retailers in America