Collection: Domaine Lucien Muzard & Fils

Santenay is located south of Chassagne-Montrachet and marks the end of the Côte d’Or wine region. 

In recent years, the commune has become quite a popular appellation. Recent developments with better equipment and new production techniques have made the wines from here much better and more refined than before, when the wines were more rustic.

Santenay has now become the new place for “Burgundy lovers” who appreciate quality at a good price. 

Both the red and white wines are excellent buys, especially when compared to the sky-high prices of equivalent wines from Côte de Nuits.

Pinot Noir is the most important grape in Santenay and constitutes the majority of the total production. The wines are full of red berries, good acidity balance, and elegance. They are charming and very drinkable.

Chardonnay is the typical white grape in the commune. The white wines from Santenay are full-bodied and nutty and showcase what can be achieved in the appellation. We experience plenty of fine acidity, minerality, excellent fruit, and a fine oak influence - and not least excellent quality/price ratio.

Domaine Lucien Muzard & Fils is run by a dedicated trio. Brothers Claude and Hervé Muzard took over in 1990, as the ninth generation, the responsibility for the family estate. Since 2019, Claude's daughter Capucine, who is a trained oenologist, has also been part of the team.

The vineyard has a total of 16 hectares, most of which are located in Santenay. The vineyards in Santenay are on average 55 years old, including 1er cru Maladière and Gravières, as well as Champs Claude which is "village". 

Over the years, the two brothers have expanded with a fine selection of terroirs in Maranges, Puligny, Chassagne, Pommard, and Meursault.

The wines from the estate showcase the “new style” of Santenay in the best way. The wines from here are clearly on the elegant end of the spectrum. The red fruits are beautifully highlighted and delivered with a lovely balance. The whites are aromatic and energetic and are among the finest found from Côte d'Or.

All wines from Muzard are matured in oak barrels with a distribution, depending on the vintage, of 30 to 40% new barrels.

The working method at the vineyard is long-term. An organic approach and quality are fundamental in everything they do.  

Vinification is partially done with whole clusters to preserve freshness and the fine floral character that can be recognized from the vineyard.

All wines from Muzard are matured in oak barrels with a distribution, depending on the vintage, of 15 to 30% new barrels.

The working method at the vineyard is organic and they have been certified since 2011. The focus is 100% on uncompromising quality.

The estate delivers an impressively high level, and it is some of the absolute best we have tasted from Santenay. Truly high value for money. Master of wines, Clive Coates has recognized the estate as "Top Ten Best Value Burgundy".

The wines are characterized by a crisp and full-bodied fruitiness with elegance, substance, and plenty of potential.