Domaine Hubert Lignier

Many of the most illustrious Burgundian winemakers avoid or ignore fads and fashion trends that characterize any given period in time. The greatest winemakers simply focus on perpetuating ancient methods of savoir-faire. What could be called their “style” (as recognizable as it can be) is in fact determined by two things: the simplicity of their approach and the meticulous quality of their work. Hubert Lignier is a vigneron of this caliber. He remains directly involved in the activities of the family estate, which is directed today by his son Laurent, who took over after his brother Romain’s tragic and premature death in 2003. The wines today are akin to those produced by the domain 20 or 30 years ago: chiseled, sumptuous pinot noirs crafted for lengthy bottle aging.
Domain Hubert Lignier is deeply important to us. They were among the first prestigious domaines of the Côte d’Or to have the confidence in Maitre de Chai to allow us to represent their wines in Quebec. Uncorking a bottle of Lignier from our cellar is always a grand occasion.
Romain Lignier was a true master of pinot noir. Our many meetings and tastings with him remain vivid in our memories, and we toast the courage of Laurent and Hubert who continue to carry the torch proudly.