Nicolas Raspiller Estate

Nicolas Raspiller is both a beekeeper and a winemaker — the bee appears on all his labels, a subtle yet powerful symbol of a philosophy that extends far beyond the vineyard: observe, listen, and never force nature. After fifteen years working alongside winemakers in Burgundy and Champagne—a long, hands-on apprenticeship far from the traditional paths—he founded his own estate in 2017 in Chaux, in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, armed with nothing but “his enthusiasm and interest in vines and wine.” A self-taught man at heart, he never followed the traditional academic path, which gave him a rare freedom: the freedom to experiment, innovate, and learn about plants—nettles, comfrey, horsetail, ferns, and meadowsweet—that can naturally heal the soil and vines. The transition to organic farming, which began as soon as he settled there, was certified in 2019. The estate now spans a few carefully selected hectares: the red Hautes-Côtes de Nuits across two high-altitude lieux-dits (Les Pollands, planted in 1975 at 350 meters, and La Vacherotte at 374 meters), a Bourgogne Aligoté of remarkable purity, and above all the Clos de Magny—his finest plot, with the hard limestones of the Upper Bathonian period in Corgoloin, vines planted in 1968, recognized by the Guide Hachette des Vins. Hand-harvested, whole-cluster fermentation in concrete tanks, malolactic fermentation in old barrels, aged for 10 months, racked by gravity, without fining or filtration—natural, indulgent wines, “without falling into an excessive ‘natural’ style.” Shipping to France and Europe via Ardoneo.

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Domaine Nicolas Raspiller Bourgogne Aligoté - 2025

The 2025 Bourgogne Aligoté from Nicolas Raspiller is one of the purest in Burgundy — “natural and rich, without veering into an overly natural style.”

The color is a bright pale yellow. The nose reveals aromas of crisp white fruit, a hint of lemon, and a subtle floral note. The palate is lively and fresh, with a lovely mineral tension balancing a full-bodied texture; the finish is briny and lingering. Serve at 10–12 °C.

Organic Aligoté since 2019, Chaux, Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. Hand-harvested, native yeasts, unfined and unfiltered, vineyard management using plants (nettle, comfrey).

Pairings: aperitif, seafood, fish. Best enjoyed within 3 years.

€16.90

Domaine Nicolas Raspiller Hautes Côtes de Nuits - 2023

Nicolas Raspiller’s 2023 Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Rouge is “a Burgundy that’s unmistakably Burgundy yet unconventional, with a round, supple, ripe, and delightfully rustic palate that takes you away from stuffy Burgundy."

The color is brilliant, ranging from violet to garnet. The nose offers aromas of cherry, crushed strawberry, and black fruits, accompanied by spices and a hint of freshly turned earth. The palate is round, supple, and ripe, with silky tannins and a slightly spicy, lingering finish. Serve at 15–16 °C.

100% Organic Pinot Noir 2019, Les Pollands (1975, 350 m) and La Vacherotte (2004, 374 m). Whole-cluster fermentation in concrete tanks, aged for 10 months in used barrels, unfined and unfiltered.

€24.90

Domaine Nicolas Raspiller Côtes de Nuits Villages - Clos de Magny 2023

Le Clos de Magny 2023 is the finest vineyard at Domaine Nicolas Raspiller — "the estate’s finest bottle, everything we love in a Burgundian Pinot: crispness, tension, finesse, and a savory finish."

The color is intense and brilliant. The nose is very expressive with notes of black cherry and morello cherry, with a fresh, spicy, herbal undertone. The palate is round and velvety, coating the mouth, with fine tannins and a savory, long finish. Serve at 15–16 °C.

100% organic Pinot Noir, vines planted in 1968, hard Upper Bathonian limestone, Corgoloin, 300 m, east-facing. Whole-cluster fermentation in concrete tanks, aged for 10 months in barrels over 5 years old, gravity racking, unfined and unfiltered.

Hachette Guide 1★. Aging potential: 5–8 years.

€35.90