THE DOMAINE
A small family-owned domaine based in Pommard but with vines stretching to the very southern tip of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune
Brothers Marc-Emmanuel and Olivier Cyrot are the fourth winemaking generation of this family domaine. They own six hectares of vines across Pommard, Volnay, Santenay and Maranges. The cellars of Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau are dug into the side of a rocky escarpment in Pommard, adjacent to the premier cru Les Arvelets.
After returning from their studies, the two brothers took back the family’s vineyards from their long-term leases. Olivier is the winemaker, while Marc-Emmanuel looks after the business side, alongside a successful business representing other local growers and advising on vineyard land purchases.
THE WINES
During the 1920s, Olivier and Marc-Emmanuel's great-grandfather, Paul-Joseph Cyrot, established the family domaine. At the time, he was also the manager of Château de Pommard and Clos de Tart – two incredibly prestigious properties where he learnt his craft. Acquiring vines in Pommard, his focus was on the Pinot Noir variety, which remains the essence of the domaine today.
Each generation who succeeded him brought with them new vineyard plots, each with exceptional terroir. Today, the fourth generation, Marc-Emmanuel and Olivier, are at the helm of the domaine since they revived the estate in 1989. Now encompassing just over six hectares of vines with an on-site shop and tasting room based in their 18th-century cellars, along with a charming gîte.
BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR
Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau’s Bourgogne Pinot Noir comes from various flatter sites in the village of Pommard. The soils here are deeper, composed of clay-rich marls. This is a wine of bright, juicy, dark berry fruit, with a nice sucrosity coating the supple tannins.
Corney & Barrow Score 16.5+
Recommended drinking from 2024–2027
MARANGES 1ER CRU CLOS ROUSSOTS
The domaine has half a hectare in Maranges, on the border with Santenay. Dark and sweetly-fruited, framed by plushly fruit-coated tannins. This is a charmer in 2022, very attractive and bright. 10% whole bunch fermentation was used and 20% new oak.
Corney & Barrow Score 17
Recommended drinking from 2026–2030
VOLNAY
This wine comes from five plots, Les Lurets, Cros Martin, Poisots, Les Famines and Les Paux Bois, totalling half a hectare. Two were purchased in 1995 and two in 2010. Fine and prettily raspberry fruited, with rose petal perfume and elegant, fruit-coated tannins. 10% whole bunch fermentation, raised in 20% new oak. 13% abv.
Corney & Barrow Score 17-17.5
Recommended drinking from 2026–2030
POMMARD
15 plots go into this, the domaine’s village Pommard, from a total of three hectares. Shiny, bright dark cherry fruit aromas. The darkly-fruited palate is zesty and fresh, framed by fine tannins. 10% whole bunch fermentation, aged in 20% new oak barrels. 13% abv.
Corney & Barrow Score 17+
Recommended drinking from 2026–2029
POMMARD 1ER CRU ARVELETS
Les Arvelets is a 0.5 hectare south-facing sloping vineyard beside the domaine’s cuverie, whose red clay soils deliver high ripeness levels. Effusive raspberry aromas, leading into a lush palate of red berry compote and sweet cherry fruit, with plushly fruit coated tannins. 10% was fermented with whole bunches. Aged in 25% new oak barrels. 13% abv.
Corney & Barrow Score 17.5
Recommended drinking from 2027–2031