Robert Denogent

The origins of this Mâconnais estate trace back to the early 20th century, founded by Andrée Robert née Denogent, by 1936, designated as the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. In 1989, his son Jean-Jacques Robert took the reins, rebranding the estate in honour of his forebears and family lineage. The year 2006 marked the entry of his eldest son, Nicolas, into the estate, with his younger brother, Antoine, joining in 2012.

“Today, Domaine Denogent spans 13 hectares, cultivating Aligoté, Chardonnay, and Gamay grapes.”

The brothers have steered the estate towards more natural viticulture, aiming to produce the most natural wines possible by minimising chemical inputs and enhancing the biodiversity across their thirty plots that stretch over 30km between Beaujolais and Mâconnais. This biodiversity is a vital asset for nurturing their vines, which are aged between 50 to 70 years. The soil directly beneath the vines is the only area cultivated with mechanical ways, while all other vineyard tasks, including harvesting, are performed manually. The brothers have expanded the ageing practices beyond their father's exclusive use of barrels, incorporating a variety of vessels such as demi-muids, tuns, concrete, and stainless steel vats, ensuring each wine ages for at least two winters before release. They release their wines only when they feel they are truly at their peak, valuing patience in both their craft and their products.The Denogent brothers produce wines that are vibrant, structured, and utterly enjoyable, ideal for savouring among both family and friends.