Moillard

About Moillard

Domaine Moillard is located in the heart of Burgundy, in Nuit-Saint-Georges, covering 10 hectares, mainly in the Côte de Nuit vineyards.
The Côte de Nuits, a land of exception
The vineyards are located in the north of the Côte d'Or, stretching between Dijon in the north and Corgoloin in the south. The Côte de Nuits is unique in Burgundy for its great red wines produced at a high latitude. Thanks to the continental climate with hot summers and dry autumns, and the limestone soils, Burgundy's grape varieties flourish.
The vines are cultivated using integrated viticulture methods, with treatments limited to what is strictly necessary, respecting biodiversity and adapting to each plot depending on the vintage. Yields are controlled throughout the estate and the harvest date is carefully determined to ensure that the grapes are perfectly ripe. The estate has been HVE certified since 2021.

Representative Biography

Stéphane Schaeffer, Export Director

Stéphane Schaeffer joined Maison Moillard, as Export Director and Brand Ambassador for Canada in January 2019.
Very little Stephane had already one foot in the wine world, as he grew up in a winegrower family in Alsace. As a teenager, he was thrilled to participate to the harvest and winemaking process on the family property every fall. Graduated in business and management, he started to work in other fields, but his passion for wine led him naturally to the wine business. He started his career selling The Great Whites from Alsace on the International markets. Later on he worked in Italy for an historical estate – Argiano - in Montalcino as Sales Director. He completed his experience by working in Champagne for Maison de Castelnau. It is finally in 2012 that he moved to Burgundy for a new position to promote the great Chardonnays (and Pinot Noir) from Burgundy on the International Markets, among others Canada, USA and Scandinavia.

Why We're Cool

By favouring parcel-based vinification and long vatting periods, we seek to express the terroirs, deep colours and good concentration through well-controlled extraction. This brings structure and power to the wines, giving them good ageing potential.
‘Today, our wines are generous, modern, accessible and true to the diversity of Burgundy's terroirs. Maison Moillard is now present throughout France and in over 70 countries, and we are proud to be able to share our passion for terroirs with wine-lovers around the world. ’
Baptiste Corrot - Oenologist Maison Moillard

Chardonnay
The Chardonnays are vinified and matured in Meursault or Chablis, depending on the AOP. The grapes are pressed in pneumatic presses, settled and cooled for 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats or barrels, followed by ageing on the lees for 8 to 12 months, with regular stirring of the lees to bring complexity and depth.
The Chardonnay is vinified entirely in barrels, while the classic cuvée is vinified in stainless steel vats. The wine is matured in oak and acacia casks for around 9 months, with regular stirring of the lees and malolactic fermentation. This method brings concentration, power and roundness to the wine, with vanilla/grilled notes for the Prestige cuvée, while the classic cuvée favours freshness and fruit.
The Chardonnay grapes come mainly from plots in the Mâconnais region, benefiting from a sunny climate that produces rich, ripe grapes. The vines are on average between 15 and 40 years old.

Moillard Crémants de Bourgogne
Renowned for its still wines, Moillard is also renowned for its Crémants de Bourgogne. They are made from plots chosen for their distinctive character and rich aromas.
Each cuvée is then carefully matured in a cellar reserved exclusively for Crémants de Bourgogne.
● Grapes from plots chosen for their typicality and aromatic richness within our Domaines and the vineyards of partner winegrowers for several years.
● Meticulous harvesting to preserve as much as possible of the grapes, their freshness, vivacity and aromas.
● Vinification, ageing, disgorging and bottling carried out by us on our site dedicated solely to the production of our Crémants de Bourgogne in Ligny-Le-Châtel.