winery

Arnaud Combier

Burgundy, France

Philosophy

Low-intervention natural winemaking across diverse Burgundian terroirs, favoring minimal oak and sulfur additions only at bottling. Indigenous yeasts, long maceration in concrete, expressions of pure varietal character and mineral precision from organic and organic-converting partner vineyards.

Reputation

In 1998, drawn to his grandfather's vines and the possibility of natural winemaking, Arnaud Combier established himself in Pierreclos (Mâconnais) after apprenticeships at Domaine Valette, Chablis, and across Burgundy's finest estates. For over a decade he crafted textured whites while teaching regional growers organic conversion.

AllocationResearch shows Arnaud operated initially as domaine proprietor (1998–~2010) at family property in Mâconnais, then transitioned to micro-négociant model after grandfather's domaine passed to wider family. Current model: acquires grapes/must from organic/organic-converting partner growers; handles vinification and élevage. Also co-owns/partners with Domaine des Moriers in Beaujolais with Francois de Nicolay (Chandon de Briailles, Savigny) and Jeff Carrel. French corporate records (Verif.com, Societe.com) show Arnaud Combier SARL liquidation proceedings initiated 2015, with judicial liquidation completed 2016, but producer remains operationally active through distribution channels. Organic certification status unverified from search results—sources state 'certified organic' and 'organic practicing/under conversion' for partner vineyards, but no certification body name or year identified. No specific production volume or total hectare data available. UK importer (Carte Blanche Wines) identified from merchant listing. Recommend follow-up on current entity structure (post-liquidation status) and organic certifications. | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Regal Wine Imports (US)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Lieu-Dit (Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands)'

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