Technical details
Grapes
Chardonnay
Soils
Limestone
Producer
Domaine Saumaize
France
Domaine Saumaize-Michelin is a family-owned estate in Burgundy’s Mâconnais, run by Roger Saumaize and Christine Michelin with the active involvement of the next generation, Vivien and Lisa Saumaize. The domaine farms its vineyards primarily with Chardonnay, using organic practices for more than 20 years and biodynamic methods since the mid-2000s, without formal certification. Roger remains a central figure, while Vivien leads vinification and Lisa contributes to the winemaking team, reflecting a hands-on, multigenerational approach to the estate’s wines.