Passionate Pioneer of Pinot Noir

In 1991, David took over the family estate (founded in 1965) in Chevannes (Hautes-Côtes de Nuits). He quickly expanded his domain, including parcels of prestigious crus from Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Morey-Saint-Denis. Now organic-certified on 17 ha, he is recognized for his lively, elegant wines that are full of terroir.

Exceptional Terroirs and Natural Viticulture

Cultivated without herbicides since 1998, the estate practices plowing, grassing, and moderate aging (30–40% new barrels). The majority of the wines are vinified with whole clusters (40–80%), with gentle fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and extended aging on lees. These methods ensure exceptional aromatic purity and tannic finesse.

Style: Precision, Tension, Finesse

Whether it's the Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes "Louis Auguste," the Villages, or the Grands Crus, each wine captivates with its silky texture, vibrant minerality, and delicately spiced fruity signature. A rare combination of intensity, energy, and elegance.

Iconic Cuvées

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  Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits “Louis Auguste”: fresh and digestible pinot

  
  
  
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  Villages & Premiers Crus: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle, Morey, Gevrey

  
  
  
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  Grands Crus: Charmes-Chambertin, Échézeaux, Clos de la Roche, Clos de Vougeot, Chambertin, Latricières

  
  

  Limited production (≈ 85,000 bottles) favoring each unique climate.

  
  
  

Philosophy: Truth of the Place, Without Artifice

David Duband asserts: observe, listen, understand the vine like the ancients. Firmly rooted in the terroir of Burgundy climates, each parcel is vinified separately, prioritizing the essence of pinot noir in all its expressions.