Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg

The family settled in Vosne-Romanée in 1930, and the domaine is now managed by the third generation, Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée, who share a passion for vine and wine. Mugneret is a well-known name among winemakers in the Côte de Nuits, particularly in Vosne-Romanée, where it has a long-standing history. The name derives from “meunier,” with “mugnier” being a regional variant.

The name Gibourg comes from the plains of the Saône River, where grain farming was common. Jeanne Gibourg (1906-1997) married André Mugneret (1905-1986) in 1928, and together they created Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg in 1933, producing Bourgogne Rouge, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Échezeaux Grand Cru.

Their only son, Georges Mugneret (1929-1988), an ophthalmologist in Dijon, chose to pursue the family profession alongside his medical career. He enlarged the estate through successive purchases: Clos Vougeot Grand Cru in 1953, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru in 1971, Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru in 1977, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Les Vignes Rondes” in 1982, and Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru “Les Feusselottes” in 1985, creating Domaine Georges Mugneret.

Georges met his future wife, Jacqueline, a school teacher, in 1958 while serving in Algeria. They married upon their return to France and had two daughters, Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée. After Georges died in 1988, Marie-Christine left her position as a chemist to specialize in oenology and took over the estate with her mother. Marie-Andrée joined them several years later after obtaining her oenology diploma from the Université de Bourgogne in Dijon.

In 2009, Domaines Mugneret-Gibourg and Georges Mugneret combined to form Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg. That same year, Jacqueline retired, and today the estate is led by the two sisters, Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée. The family pattern continues, as each sister has two daughters, suggesting the domaine may be passed down from mothers to daughters.

Marie-Christine, Marie-Andrée, and their team craft their wines in a gentle and classical style, preserving the delicacy, fruit, and freshness of the grapes. This alignment of Pinot Noir and terroir contributes to the richness and diversity of the Burgundy vineyards.