Camille Thiriet
Comblanchien
Meet the producer
Founded in 2016, Domaine Camille Thiriet is a symbol of artisanal winemaking excellence.
Situated across from Château de Comblanchien in Côte-de-Nuits, the domain is a collaborative vision of Matt Chittick and Camille Thiriet.
Their paths intertwined at Domaine de Bellene, where they honed skills and built a network of Côte d'Or vignerons.
This background is the cornerstone of their commitment to sourcing only the finest fruits.
The recent acquisition of 6.5 hectares, including three prime Côte de Nuits-Villages climats and some generic Bourgogne in organic conversion, adds a captivating chapter.
Anticipating debut wines in the promising 2022 vintage, currently producing around 13,000 bottles annually, Camille Thiriet remains a testament to crafting Burgundy wines with unparalleled care and dedication.
The Estate’s philosophy
In the domain's vineyards, most vines are aged over 25 years for whites and over 50 years for reds.
This commitment to quality extends to the cellar, where a slow and gentle wooden small press is employed to underscore their dedication to preserving the essence of the grapes.
For the white wine production of Chardonnay and Aligoté (excluding Savagnin), both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation takes place in oak barrels, with 20% being new.
In the case of red wines, crafted with 30% to 100% whole bunch, a several-month-long oak ageing process (approximately 20% in new oak) ensures the maintenance of fruit purity.
The meticulous winemaking embraces artisanal techniques like bucket remontage, foot stomping, natural yeast fermentation, minimal sulfur additions, hand-labeling, basket pressing, and the use of carefully selected barrels.
These practices result in wines with undeniable charm and character.
Key information
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The estate is located in Comblanchien, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
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Chardonnay, Savagnin, Pinot Noir
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The domain currently cultivates 6 hectares of vineyard.
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Organic since the vintage 2022
Cuvées
GENERIC WINES
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![Bourgogne Aligoté "Du Jardin"]()
Bourgogne Aligoté "Du Jardin"
This wine is made from a unique blend of parcels in Pommard, from 90-year-old vines, and Corgoloin, with vines aged 60-70 years. The winemaking process involves a 3% maceration pelliculaire before alcoholic fermentation. Subsequently, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 10 months, with 20% of the barrels being new. The barrels are then blended in stainless steel tanks about a month and a half before bottling.
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![Côte de Nuits Blanc La Montagne]()
Côte de Nuits Blanc La Montagne
This wine is made in Corgoloin, where 60-year-old vines are planted on the slope from a selection massale of the Corton-Charlemagne vineyard. The wine undergoes aging in oak barrels for 10 months, with 20% of the barrels being new. These barrels are then blended in stainless steel tanks about a month before bottling. Only 3 barrels are produced for this specific cuvée.
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![Vezelay Village « Champs Vervin »]()
Vezelay Village « Champs Vervin »
This plot is located in Tharoiseau, facing Vézelay. It is a small hill that can be likened to the east-facing slope of Corton. The vineyard is 25 years old and cultivated using organic practices. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in barrels, with 20% being new barrels. The barrels are then blended in stainless steel tanks about a month and a half before bottling.
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![Bourgogne Rouge "En la Place"]()
Bourgogne Rouge "En la Place"
This wine is made from 90-year-old vines located in Corgoloin. The estate is using 40% whole bunch, and the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels for 10 months, with 20% of the barrels being new.
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![Côte de Nuits Villages Rouge La Montagne]()
Côte de Nuits Villages Rouge La Montagne
This wine is made from 60-year-old vines, planted on the slope and located in Corgoloin. The soil is composed of clay and sand. The estate is using 40% whole bunch, and the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels for 10 months, with 20% of the barrels being new.
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![Côte de Nuits Villages Monopole la Robignotte]()
Côte de Nuits Villages Monopole la Robignotte
This monopole is located in the same area as the cuvée 'La Montagne' and is made from 60-year-old vines. The soil is composed of clay and blue marl. The quality level is close to a Premier Cru, as the wine is dense, complex, and can be a bit closed in its youth. The estate is using 40% whole bunch, and the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels for 10 months, with 20% of the barrels being new.
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