Yann Durieux

Yann Durieux, freedom incarnate in Burgundy

A radically living philosophy

Yann Durieux is one of Burgundy 's most unique and sought-after winemakers . After spending more than ten years at Prieuré Roch , he decided to strike out on his own and settle in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits , where he cultivates around fifteen hectares using organic and biodynamic farming . His work, imbued with a radically natural philosophy , is based on an intuitive and non-interventionist approach to wine, guided by observation and respect for life. In the vineyard, there are no herbicides, pesticides or chemical fertilizers , but meticulous care of the soil and natural cycles. The grapes, harvested at perfect maturity , are picked late to capture all the concentration and energy of the terroir.

Purity, energy and truth of life

In the cellar, vinification is carried out without additives or added sulfur , with long fermentations and patient aging in tuns or concrete vats , in order to preserve the integrity of the fruit . His Pinot Noirs are distinguished by their finesse and depth , offering vibrant, taut juices bursting with purity . His Chardonnays , just as remarkable, reveal a sharp minerality and a chiseled texture , while his Aligotés reveal an unsuspected complexity . Yann Durieux's additive-free wines are rare and highly sought after for their energy, purity and drinkability . They embody a free Burgundy , without artifice , deeply rooted in life , where each bottle tells the story of a passionate and uncompromising winemaker in his quest for authenticity .