HENRI & PHILIPPE JOUAN - Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2017

Henri & Philippe Jouan

The Domaine Henri et Philippe Jouan is a small family estate located in Morey-Saint-Denis, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy. Founded in 1962 by Henri Jouan, it is now managed by his son Philippe, representing the fourth generation of winemakers in the family.

The estate covers about 3 hectares, spread over around ten parcels across the appellations Morey-Saint-Denis, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and the Grand Cru Clos Saint-Denis.

The domaine is known for its commitment to traditional practices, notably using a century-old wooden press and fermenting grapes in small batches. The wines are made with minimal intervention, neither fined nor filtered, and aged in oak barrels, sometimes with up to 40% new oak for certain cuvées like Clos Sorbé.

The wines are characterized by their purity, freshness, and pronounced fruity expression, faithfully reflecting the unique terroir of the Côte de Nuits. Due to limited production, the domaine’s wines are highly sought after and often only available through direct sales or select specialized distributors.