Perched on the slopes of the fabled Corton Hill, Domaine Bonneau du Martray is a benchmark estate—an enduring symbol of Burgundy’s Grand Cru heritage and one of the few domaines devoted entirely to Grand Cru production. For centuries, its identity has been shaped by singularity: of site, of vision, and of purity in expression. Quietly revered by collectors and sommeliers alike, the domaine represents a rare alignment of legacy and precision.

Located in Pernand-Vergelesses, Bonneau du Martray commands 11 hectares on the western flank of Corton’s limestone crown, producing only Corton-Charlemagne and Corton—two wines that together embody the structure, complexity, and longevity for which this hill is famed. These contiguous parcels, held by the same family since the French Revolution until 2017, form one of the most cohesive expressions of Grand Cru terroir in Burgundy.

The heart of the domaine is Corton-Charlemagne, a white Burgundy of majestic clarity and mineral power. Grown on chalky marl soils with a perfect west-to-southwest exposure, the Chardonnay here ripens slowly, developing depth without sacrificing freshness. Long élevage in oak—judiciously used—adds structure and harmony without overshadowing the wine’s stony core. The result is a wine of regal poise: vibrant in youth, transformative with age.

In contrast, the red Corton, from lower slopes with more clay content, reveals darker fruit, firmer tannins, and brooding energy. It’s a Pinot Noir of understated depth, showing restraint rather than flamboyance—true to the domaine’s ethos of letting place lead the conversation.

Under the recent stewardship of Stan Kroenke (also proprietor of Screaming Eagle), the domaine has embraced a new chapter of renewal while preserving its classical soul. Organic and biodynamic viticulture have taken deeper root, cellar practices have been fine-tuned, and production remains tightly focused, prioritising purity over scale.

Presentation is discreet and timeless. Labels reflect a sense of calm confidence—classic fonts, parchment tones, and a minimal aesthetic that echoes the wines’ quiet authority.

Domaine Bonneau du Martray is not about trend or spectacle. It is about patience, site, and silence—the kind that allows terroir to speak without interference. For those who seek Burgundy’s truth in its purest Grand Cru form, these wines offer an experience of depth, lineage, and luminous restraint.