Charles Lachaux

Charles Lachaux is a rising star in Burgundy, known for his exceptional Pinot Noir wines, particularly from the Côte de Nuits. Taking over his family’s domaine, Domaine des Lambrays, Charles has developed a reputation for his meticulous, minimal-intervention approach that emphasizes organic farming, natural fermentation, and a focus on terroir-driven wines. With a background in oenology and early experience working with influential winemakers like Emmanuel Rouget, Lachaux’s philosophy centers on producing wines that express their vineyard origins with elegance and complexity. His wines are renowned for their purity, balance, and ability to capture the essence of the terroir, particularly from prestigious sites like Vosne-Romanée, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, and La Tâche. Lachaux avoids excessive use of new oak, allowing the wines to showcase their natural freshness and finesse. Critics and collectors alike praise his wines for their precision, refined tannins, and nuanced fruit profiles. Though still early in his career, Charles Lachaux’s wines are already regarded as some of the finest expressions of Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir, and he is considered one of the brightest talents in Burgundy’s new generation of winemakers.