Collection: Tollot-Beaut
History
Domaine Tollot-Beaut traces its origins to the 1880s in Chorey-lès-Beaune, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, when François Tollot began planting vines; his son Alexandre married Aurélie Beaut, giving the domaine its name. Pioneers in estate-bottling from 1921—among Burgundy's earliest—they exported to the US by the 1930s, expanding from Chorey into Savigny-lès-Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, and Beaune for 24-25 hectares including monopoles like Chorey Pièce du Chapitre and Savigny Champs-Chevrey. Fifth-generation cousins Nathalie, Jean-Paul, and Olivier Tollot manage today, blending heritage cellars (some 250 years old) with modern precision.
Viticulture Philosophy
Sustainable lutte raisonnée farming emphasizes old Pinot Fin vines across diverse exposures, maintaining low yields for concentration while adapting to climate via reasoned canopy management. Holdings span Chorey's plains to hillside Premier and Grand Crus like Corton Bressandes, prioritizing terroir fidelity in this Pinot Noir-dominated zone.
Winemaking Techniques
Reds ferment 10-12 days in tanks with pump-overs and pigeage, aging 16-18 months in barrel (20% new for villages, up to 60% for Grands Crus from François Frères); whites undergo pneumatic pressing, slow tank fermentation, then barrel completion with malolactic. Minimal intervention ensures clean, fruit-driven elegance without excess oak influence.
Critics and Journalist Praises
Tollot-Beaut excels in Chorey and Cote de Beaune values, lauded for harmonious, age-worthy reds with pure fruit, fine tannins, and soil transparency—rivaling pricier neighbors. Burgundy-Report highlights consistent quality across vintages; early US pioneer status underscores enduring reputation for balanced, terroir-true Pinot Noirs.
