Domaine Daniel Rion

A recent Burgundy estate

The rapid expansion of Domaine Daniel Rion

THEDomaine Daniel Rionis quite young, having been established in 1955. It was inaugurated byDaniel Rionwhich is how it got its name. Initially, it covered only 2 hectares in the commune ofVosnes-Romanée1978 undoubtedly marked a turning point for the estate. Indeed, until then, the wines had been sold exclusively to wine merchants; they would now be sold directly at the estate, a move that proved a resounding success with the general public, who now had the opportunity to visit the vineyard. Furthermore, Daniel Rion's sons joined their father at the helm of the estate, bringing with them new vineyard plots. Finally, a new winery and a tasting room were built.

Today, the Domaine Daniel Rion covers 18 hectares spread across18 appellationsdifferent and 6 villages of theCôte de NuitsandHautes-Côtes de NuitsThe estate is located in the communes of Prémeaux, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, Chambolle-Musigny, Flagey-Echezeaux, Vougeot, and Marey-les-Fussey. Its appellations include Bourgogne Blanc and Bourgogne Rouge, Bourgogne Aligoté, Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits Villages, Echezeaux, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, and Vosnes-Romanée Premier Cru.

The expertise of Domaine Daniel Rion

A typical Burgundian vineyard

The 18 hectares ofDomaine Daniel RionThe vineyards are divided between white and red grape varieties. There are 14 hectares of red vines planted entirely with Pinot Noir and 4 hectares of white vines planted with 65% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Blanc, and 5% Aligoté. The age of the vines varies considerably, ranging from 25 to 65 years old. The vines are selected for the quality of their fruit, with preference given to small, thick-skinned berries, which guarantee a high-quality, complex wine with delicate tannins. The main objective of the owners of Domaine Daniel Rion is to adapt the vine to its environment on thelong termbut also to adapt the vine to its location, in order to obtain grapes in the best possible health. To continue in this same vein, the harvest is done entirely by hand and the bunches are picked whole to preserve the integrity of the berries and their aromatic potential. This also allows for sorting the grapes directly in the vineyard, keeping only those that are healthy and ripe. Finally, the decision was made to opt for low yields, which offers a greatquality of the grapes, naturally concentrated and balanced once they have reached proper maturity.

The classic style embraced by Domaine Daniel Rion

The choice of traditional viticulture

THEDomaine Daniel Rionopted for aviticulture of the most traditional kindin order torespect the local areaon which its vineyard extends. Thus, no chemical inputs are used in the vineyard; fertilizer is produced naturally by the estate itself. The objective is clearly to have no negative impact on the fauna, flora, soil, or water in order to obtain the best possible expression of the terroir. Vinification and aging are also traditional, although it is possible to monitor and intervene in case of problems. All these precautions result in wines with a classic style, beautiful structure, lovely fruit, and a magnificent velvety texture. Some cuvées also display a beautiful silkiness and some smoky notes. Domaine Daniel Rion produces a very large number of cuvées each vintage; therefore, variety is very important in order to satisfy all tastes. Regarding thepotential for guardingSome vintages can be enjoyed between 3 and 6 years, while others can be kept in the cellar for much longer, up to 20 years in particular.