Rarely mentioned in wine guides, Domaine des Croix might be the best-kept secret of the Côte d’Or.

Founded in 2005, following the acquisition of the former Domaine Duchet by a group of US-led investors, the domaine can be found in the heart of the town of Beaune, and led by the dynamic co-owner David Croix, also the régisseur for Maison Camille Giroud.

Croix produces wines that defy one’s conception of what is Beaune. The appellation’s production is largely under the control of large negociants, but Croix shows what attention to detail can achieve. His Pertuisots, Grèves and Bressandes show a body and texture rarely found in the AOC’s usual premiers crus. With four premier crus from Beaune to their name, as well as a village cuvée, Domaine des Croix is setting new standards for the appellation.

They make a majestic white Corton-Charlemagne and, as of 2009, they’ve started producing grand crus from two lieux-dits in Corton: La Vigne au Saint and Les Grèves.

Still in his thirties, David Croix and the Domain received the following appraisal from Clive Coates in his 2008 book The Wine of Burgundy: “This estate is run by the talented David Croix, winemaker at Maison Camille Giroud. I expect great things here.” Based on our own tastings, as well as recent comments in the media on the latest vintages, we believe those “great things” are already happening.