Vision, determination, talent: these are the qualities that define the new generation of Burgundy winemakers. The financial risk is more than sublimated by wines that are an hymn to depth, integrity, and precision. This entire philosophy is revealed, with a degree of precision unmatched even among the new Burgundian winemakers, in the artisanal and meticulously crafted manner in which Domaine La Chaume des Lies elaborates its wines.
Born out of the passion and shared path taken by Margaux Rivaux and Lothar Galloo, who met in 2018, while working at the renowned Maison en Belles Lies in Saint-Aubin, the project adheres strictly to the principles of organic and biodynamic viticulture, continually enhanced by a strong connection to its Burgundian roots as well as the spirit of mutual support demonstrated by the region’s producers who share the same philosophy.
Based in the small village of Baubigny, located in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, the vineyards span approximately 4.5 hectares spread across several appellations, including Bourgogne Aligoté, Bouzeron, Saint-Aubin, Auxey-Duresses, and Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. Rivaux and Galloo seek to further enhance the agricultural diversity of all these regions, ensuring that their vineyards are not only integrated with pastures and livestock farming but also prioritizing plant-based preparations – rejecting the use of synthetic chemicals – in order to promote the strengthening of the biological, physical, and chemical processes occurring within the soil.
In the cellar, intervention is minimal and guided by a deep respect for the grapes that grow from the soil, so that each parcel can be studied in its natural diversity, that is, in its authenticity. Thus, with spontaneous fermentation and the use of sulfites reduced to what is strictly necessary, certain experiments can be undertaken, such as the extended aging of some white wines, which blend depth and precision with freshness and elegance.
La Chaume des Lies therefore establishes itself as one of the most promising wineries of Burgundy’s new generation, where energy, sensitivity, and respect for the land translate into authentic wines brimming with personality. Tension, dynamism, and a well-defined style – a vintage, a grape variety, and a bottle crafted by the duo Rivaux and Galloo transport us to the future of Burgundy, which is to say, to the excellence of the past poured into the pleasure of our present.
