September 11, 2024 / News Introducing the Domaine Evenstad Collection

Grace and Ken Evenstad, Founders of Domaine Serene and pioneers of Oregon winemaking, fulfilled a lifelong dream when they purchased a storied château, winery, and vineyards in the Côte de Beaune of Burgundy in 2015. Located in the picturesque village of Santenay, the history of Château de la Crée traces its roots back to 1431, when it was built by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor to Philip the Good, the Third Duke of Burgundy, and his wife, Guigone de Salins. That dream continues to evolve and grow today with the creation of Domaine Evenstad.

Bonnes Mares Vineyard in Burgundy, France

The Vineyards

Bonnes-Mares

Bonne-Mares Grand Cru is a highly esteemed vineyard located in the Côte de Nuits, straddling the border between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis. Spanning 15.8 hectares, it benefits from the unique characteristics of both appellations. The vineyard is situated on a gentle slope with east orientation and altitudes averaging between 250 and 280 meters. While the soil is brown or reddish and mostly light and gravelly, the sub-soil consists of limestone and white marl.

Bonnes-Mares Wines:

•Domaine Evenstad, Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir

The Vineyards

Bourgogne Côte d’Or

The Bourgogne Côte d’Or appellation stretches 65 kilometers from Dijon to the Maranges, covering the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Established in 2017, this designation highlights wines from vineyards on ancient alluvial soils between 200-450 meters, benefiting from temperate, dry conditions and southeast-facing slopes.

Bourgogne Côte d’Or Wines:

•Domaine Evenstad, Bourgogne Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Chambolle Musigny Vineyard in Burgundy, France

Domaine Evenstad, Chambolle-Musigny Les Condemennes Pinot Noir

The Vineyards

Chambolle-Musigny

Chambolle-Musigny, a village in Côte de Nuits, is famed for its prized vineyard land and two Grand Crus: Bonnes-Mares and Musigny, plus the Premier Cru, Les Amoureuses. Established as an AOC in 1936, its east-facing vineyards at 250-300 meters benefit from shallow soils over Jurassic limestone, promoting deep root growth and excellent drainage.

Chambolle-Musigny Wines:

•Domaine Evenstad, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Feusselottes Pinot Noir
•Domaine Evenstad, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Lavrottes Pinot Noir
•Domaine Evenstad, Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir
•Domaine Evenstad, Chambolle-Musigny Les Condemennes Pinot Noir
•Domaine Evenstad, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Lavrottes Pinot Noir 1.5L
•Domaine Evenstad, Chambolle-Musigny Les Condemennes Pinot Noir 1.5L

Domaine Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Longecourts Pinot Noir

Domaine Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Vaucrains Pinot Noir 1.5L

Domaine Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Vaucrains Pinot Noir

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The Vineyards

Nuits-Saint-Georges

Nuits-Saint-Georges, a historic Burgundy town, gives its name to the Côte de Nuits and its renowned wine. Established as an AOC in 1936, it covers Nuits and Premeaux-Prissey, producing mostly Pinot Noir. Soils vary: pebbly alluvium in the north and marly-limestone in the south, with vineyards facing east or southeast for ideal sun exposure.

Nuits-Saint-Georges Wines:

•Domaine Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Croix Rouges Pinot Noir
•Domaine Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Longecourts Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir
•Domaine Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Vaucrains Pinot Noir
•Domaine Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Longecourts Pinot Noir
•Domaine Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Longecourts Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir 1.5L
•Domaine Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Vaucrains Pinot Noir 1.5L

Clos de Vougeot Vineyard in Burgundy, France

The Vineyards

Clos de Vougeot

Clos de Vougeot, a 50.59-hectare vineyard in Côte de Nuits, has remained intact since its founding by Cîteaux monks around 1110 AD. Surrounded by Musigny and Grands-Échezeaux, it earned Grand Cru status in 1937 and produces top Burgundy reds. Its soils range from gravelly limestone on the upper slopes to clay-rich marl below. The vineyard’s château, a symbol of Burgundy’s wine heritage, houses the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.

Clos de Vougeot Wines:

•Domaine Evenstad, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir
•Domaine Evenstad, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1.5L

The Vineyards

Côte de Nuits-Villages

These terroirs, designated with the Village appellation in 1964, span the southern Côte de Nuits, including Corgoloin, which borders the Côte de Beaune, and extend to Brochon and Fixin in the north. They produce both red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) wines. Wines from a specific Climat can feature its name on the label. The vineyards have gentle slopes with diverse soils, including limy brown soils, pebbly scree, and deeper alluvial layers, reflecting the region's varied geology.

September 11, 2024 / News Introducing the Domaine Evenstad Collection