Serve as an aperitif or with goat cheese or salads, white fish, ceviche, oysters, sushi, shakshuka. Also delicious with various vegetables like broccoli (vegetarian veggie burger) and avocado.
Biodynamic beauty. The estate is located in the village of Moroges near villages like Givry, Mercurey, Montagny, and Bouzeron in the Côte Chalonnaise. They handle everything themselves, from grape selection to vinification and bottling, while continually learning new techniques. They now produce highly drinkable Givry, Mercurey, and a range of magical sparkling wines. Olivier & Sandrine Dovergne of Domaine de la Luolle made a mid-life career switch and moved to Burgundy to set up a biodynamic wine estate. Sandrine, a history teacher, and Olivier, a biochemist/engineer, left their jobs and set off on a three-year world sailing trip with their two young children. During this journey, they became convinced that winemaking would be their next main focus. Longing to work in one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world, they moved to Burgundy. As they wanted to work organically from the start, they purchased the "La Luolle" estate from Guy Chaumont, whose BIO vineyards had been healthy and well-maintained for 50 years. This is the true pinnacle of organic farming, and you can taste it in these pure wines! No long-aging Premier Crus that need years to mature, but 'Vins de grand plaisir' with seductive juicy fruit, charm, and instant drinking pleasure, paired with the inherent elegance and refinement of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and the fresher Aligoté grape. Both still and sparkling, these wines stand out! In our opinion, their Crémants are Burgundy's best-kept secret. Let's keep it that way.
The Côte Chalonnaise, located south of the prestigious Côte de Beaune, is a region in Burgundy often overlooked. Despite its lesser-known name, this area is gaining popularity due to the excellent price-quality ratio of its wines. While the renowned vineyards of the Côte d'Or often command high prices, the Côte Chalonnaise offers high-quality wines with unique character, without weighing heavily on the wallet. For wine lovers looking to explore Burgundy further, the Côte Chalonnaise is a pleasant surprise that proves top-quality wines don’t always have to be expensive.
The Côte Chalonnaise is known for both its red and white wines. The red wines are primarily made from the Pinot Noir grape, while the white wines are often made from Chardonnay. The region includes several appellations, such as Mercurey, Givry, Rully, Bouzeron, and Montagny. The wines from this region often have a refined structure and a pronounced terroir, giving each bottle its own unique character. The red wines from Mercurey are known for their firm yet elegant tannins, while the white wines from Montagny are known for their freshness and minerality.
The wines from the Côte Chalonnaise are versatile and pair with a wide range of dishes. The fresh Chardonnay wines pair excellently with seafood, light fish dishes, and poultry. They are also perfect with creamy sauces and soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert. The Pinot Noir wines are ideal with poultry, veal, and lighter meat dishes such as duck and chicken. They also pair well with dishes that have earthy flavors, like mushrooms, carrots, and risotto. Both types of wine, red and white, are suitable for serving with a light meal or even with some desserts.
At Burgundy or Nowhere, you'll find an extensive selection of Côte Chalonnaise wines, from well-known names to hidden gems. We are particularly enthusiastic about the wines from Domaine de la Luolle, whose Givry and Mercurey impress with their complexity and depth at a reasonable price. Our goal is to offer wines that reflect the quality in the bottle, not just the name on the label.