{"title":"Domaine Georges Roumier Wine","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDomaine Georges Roumier: Chambolle-Musigny’s Holy Grail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e“Roumier is the holy grail for collectors.”— Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eFew producers in Burgundy command the reverence of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Georges Roumier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eBased in Chambolle-Musigny, the domaine has become one of the most collectible and sought-after names in the Côte de Nuits thanks to wines that combine extraordinary perfume, precision, texture, and longevity. For many collectors, Roumier represents the perfect balance between power and finesse — wines capable of immense depth without ever losing elegance or transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eFrom Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras to Bonnes-Mares and Musigny, Domaine Georges Roumier has become one of Burgundy’s defining reference points for terroir-driven Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eLooking to expand beyond Roumier? Browse our broader \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/burgundy\"\u003eBurgundy wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring benchmark producers from Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mfrjh7\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eWhy Domaine Georges Roumier Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eFew domaines embody the elegance and refinement of Chambolle-Musigny like \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Georges Roumier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eCollectors pursue Roumier because the wines consistently deliver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6dk2m6\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eextraordinary aromatic precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oip4r0\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003esilk-like texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nwv1qu\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eremarkable transparency to terroir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s1u0v8\" data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eexceptional aging potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n1txw6\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003erestrained and balanced winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rz2pzj\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003emicroscopic production and allocation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eWhile many modern Burgundies chase extraction or sheer concentration, Roumier’s wines prioritize harmony, energy, and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eThe result is Pinot Noir that feels simultaneously delicate and profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eFor many Burgundy collectors, Roumier sits firmly in the elite tier alongside the region’s most iconic domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qua2hx\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eReleased in Extremely Limited Quantities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eProduction at Domaine Georges Roumier remains remarkably small relative to global demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eThe domaine farms approximately 40 acres across some of Burgundy’s most prized appellations, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ix5u00\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eMusigny Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zppzvw\" data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eBonnes-Mares Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pwx2g1\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eChambolle-Musigny Les Cras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b9kxxx\" data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eClos de Vougeot Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g6adpn\" data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eRuchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cbx1ad\" data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eCorton-Charlemagne Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3yia6e\" data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eClos de la Bussière Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eTop bottlings such as Musigny and Bonnes-Mares are produced in tiny quantities and are heavily allocated worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eMany wines rarely reach retail shelves, with mature vintages and large formats becoming increasingly difficult to source as collector demand continues to rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e9aulx\" data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eEstate History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eThe roots of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Georges Roumier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e date back to 1924, when Georges Roumier married Geneviève Quanquin, whose family owned vineyard holdings in Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003eRather than aggressively purchasing vineyards outright, Georges Roumier gradually expanded the domaine through Burgundy’s traditional métayage system, farming vineyards in exchange for a portion of the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eOver time, the domaine assembled some of Burgundy’s most coveted holdings, including parcels in Musigny, Bonnes-Mares, and Clos de Vougeot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003eToday, the domaine is led by Christophe Roumier, who took over winemaking responsibilities in 1982 at only 24 years old and has since become one of Burgundy’s most respected and influential vignerons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3283\"\u003eUnder Christophe’s stewardship, Roumier has become one of the benchmark producers not only in Chambolle-Musigny, but in all of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"c9jlvg\" data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003eAt the heart of Domaine Georges Roumier lies some of Burgundy’s most prized limestone-rich terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003eSeveral factors define the domaine’s signature style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"99g1gb\" data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3519\"\u003eexceptional vineyard holdings across Chambolle-Musigny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5n2k88\" data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003elimestone and marl-rich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ai1yu5\" data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003eold vines and naturally low yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fj6pxa\" data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3616\"\u003erestrained use of new oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1053kw5\" data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003epartial whole cluster fermentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lmx8rg\" data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003eminimal intervention winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"122k8fe\" data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003eemphasis on purity and site transparency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"4172\"\u003eYoung Roumier wines often show red cherry, blood orange, rose petals, spice, crushed stone, and floral aromatics, while mature bottles evolve into hauntingly complex wines with extraordinary finesse and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hzhm0o\" data-start=\"4174\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4289\"\u003eWinemaking at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Georges Roumier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is rooted in restraint and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4523\"\u003eChristophe Roumier typically incorporates 20–30% whole clusters during fermentation, helping preserve freshness, aromatic lift, and structure. Extraction remains gentle, with careful punch-downs used to avoid overpowering the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4525\" data-end=\"4660\"\u003eNew oak usage is intentionally modest, generally ranging between 15–30%, allowing the vineyards themselves to remain the central focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4782\"\u003eThe result is Burgundy that emphasizes energy, balance, and terroir expression rather than oak or winemaking signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14pq58n\" data-start=\"4784\" data-end=\"4802\"\u003eSignature Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qgdf66\" data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4825\"\u003eMusigny Grand Cru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"5083\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMusigny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the crown jewel of the domaine and one of Burgundy’s most profound wines. Ethereal yet intensely layered, Roumier’s Musigny combines extraordinary finesse with haunting aromatic complexity and exceptional longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mf6jr6\" data-start=\"5085\" data-end=\"5111\"\u003eBonnes-Mares Grand Cru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5113\" data-end=\"5266\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBonnes-Mares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e delivers greater structure and darker fruit while still maintaining the domaine’s signature elegance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wyvlu7\" data-start=\"5268\" data-end=\"5298\"\u003eChambolle-Musigny Les Cras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5300\" data-end=\"5476\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLes Cras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the domaine’s most sought-after Premier Crus. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIts stony limestone soils produce wines driven more by minerality, perfume, and texture than overt power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12v4e20\" data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"5513\"\u003eClos de la Bussière Premier Cru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5515\" data-end=\"5652\"\u003eClos de la Bussière in Morey-Saint-Denis offers additional structure and earthy complexity while retaining Roumier’s hallmark refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a9q8uh\" data-start=\"5654\" data-end=\"5694\"\u003eDomaine Georges Roumier Vintage Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"5696\" data-end=\"6311\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"5696\" data-end=\"5741\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"5696\" data-end=\"5741\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"5696\" data-end=\"5706\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"5706\" data-end=\"5722\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eStyle Profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5741\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"5756\" data-end=\"6311\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"5756\" data-end=\"5829\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5756\" data-end=\"5763\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5763\" data-end=\"5808\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eElegant, refined, and beautifully aromatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5808\" data-end=\"5829\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2015 through 2040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"5830\" data-end=\"5910\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5830\" data-end=\"5837\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5837\" data-end=\"5888\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eStructured, concentrated, and highly collectible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5888\" data-end=\"5910\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2025 through 2055+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"5911\" data-end=\"5995\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5911\" data-end=\"5918\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5918\" data-end=\"5974\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRicher, expressive, and approachable relatively early\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5974\" data-end=\"5995\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2020 through 2045\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"5996\" data-end=\"6081\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5996\" data-end=\"6003\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6003\" data-end=\"6059\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePrecise, mineral-driven, and exceptionally long lived\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6059\" data-end=\"6081\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2025 through 2060+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"6082\" data-end=\"6154\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6082\" data-end=\"6089\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6089\" data-end=\"6132\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eClassical, energetic, and terroir-driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6132\" data-end=\"6154\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2023 through 2045+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"6155\" data-end=\"6229\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6155\" data-end=\"6162\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6162\" data-end=\"6208\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePowerful yet balanced with impressive depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6208\" data-end=\"6229\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2025 through 2055\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"6230\" data-end=\"6311\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6230\" data-end=\"6237\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6237\" data-end=\"6289\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLayered, vibrant, and already highly sought after\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"6289\" data-end=\"6311\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2030 through 2065+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11lw6ul\" data-start=\"6313\" data-end=\"6358\"\u003eWhy Collectors Buy Domaine Georges Roumier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6360\" data-end=\"6449\"\u003eCollectors consistently pursue \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Georges Roumier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for several reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6450\" data-end=\"6717\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t5wuw7\" data-start=\"6450\" data-end=\"6488\"\u003ebenchmark Chambolle-Musigny producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zkagk4\" data-start=\"6489\" data-end=\"6535\"\u003eextraordinary finesse and aromatic precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sfugmd\" data-start=\"6536\" data-end=\"6571\"\u003eelite Grand Cru vineyard holdings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uu23mh\" data-start=\"6572\" data-end=\"6611\"\u003erestrained, terroir-driven winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s1u0v8\" data-start=\"6612\" data-end=\"6641\"\u003eexceptional aging potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wyoi7w\" data-start=\"6642\" data-end=\"6672\"\u003eextremely limited production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ibzy2c\" data-start=\"6673\" data-end=\"6717\"\u003estrong global collector and auction demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ewzop\" data-start=\"6719\" data-end=\"6762\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About Roumier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12s87rh\" data-start=\"6764\" data-end=\"6796\"\u003eWhy is Roumier so expensive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6798\" data-end=\"6998\"\u003eDomaine Georges Roumier combines elite vineyard holdings, tiny production, and immense global collector demand. Wines such as Musigny and Bonnes-Mares are among Burgundy’s most sought-after bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vcyk7d\" data-start=\"7000\" data-end=\"7033\"\u003eWhat does Roumier taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7035\" data-end=\"7241\"\u003eRoumier wines are known for elegance, perfume, and transparency. Common tasting notes include red cherry, rose petals, blood orange, spice, crushed stone, floral aromatics, and Chambolle-Musigny minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"oa5pzs\" data-start=\"7243\" data-end=\"7284\"\u003eWhat is the most famous Roumier wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7286\" data-end=\"7435\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMusigny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is widely considered the domaine’s flagship wine, though Bonnes-Mares and Les Cras are also highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1anke1a\" data-start=\"7437\" data-end=\"7475\"\u003eIs Roumier a good investment wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7477\" data-end=\"7633\"\u003eFor many collectors, Roumier is considered one of Burgundy’s premier investment-grade producers due to rarity, demand, and long-term appreciation potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9bb4fw\" data-start=\"7635\" data-end=\"7675\"\u003eHow does Roumier compare to Mugnier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7677\" data-end=\"7869\"\u003eCompared to\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/domaine-jacques-frederic-mugnier-wine-collection\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Roumier is often viewed as slightly more structured and concentrated while still maintaining extraordinary finesse and Chambolle-Musigny elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/domaine-georges-roumier-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"Weekend Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}