Domaine Nicolas Rossignol

Nicolas Rossignol is one of the most prominent figures of the new generation of Volnay winemakers, continuing a multi-generational Burgundian winemaking tradition. Born into a winemaking family, he began his career in 1994 at Domaine Rossignol-Jeanniard and founded his own Domaine Nicolas Rossignol in 1997. Before returning to Volnay, he gained experience in several renowned estates in France and abroad, including Domaine Joseph Voillot in Volnay, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe in the Rhône Valley, as well as wineries in Bordeaux and Stellenbosch, South Africa. This diverse background shaped his distinctive approach to terroir and winemaking.

Today, Domaine Nicolas Rossignol manages vineyards in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, and other Côte de Beaune appellations. The estate produces around 30 different wines, mainly based on ‘Pinot Noir’, allowing the expression of the unique character of individual Burgundian parcels. Particular focus is placed on the Volnay and Pommard appellations, where Nicolas Rossignol seeks to highlight the subtle differences between terroirs – from the more elegant and aromatic expression of Volnay to the more structured and powerful character of Pommard.

In the vineyards, Nicolas Rossignol places great emphasis on soil health and the natural balance of the vines. Environmentally conscious practices are applied, yields are controlled, and each parcel is managed individually according to its geology, exposure, and microclimate. In the winery, gravity-flow techniques are used to minimise mechanical intervention, while grapes are carefully selected before fermentation.