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The châteauNine centuries of history
Château de la CommaraineNine centuries of history
The history of La Commaraine began in the 12th century, when the château became one of the fiefdoms of the Dukes of Burgundy. In 1193, the estate was gifted to Jean de Pommard, a knight in the service of Duke Eudes III, in recognition of his courage. Over the centuries, influential families, court figures, and generations of winemakers have helped shape its identity.
In 1787, while traveling through Burgundy, Thomas Jefferson discovered the wines of La Commaraine, which he deemed "of excellent quality," before ordering several dozen bottles. Later, the Jaboulet-Vercherre family supported the estate's development and strengthened its reputation beyond French borders.
In 2017, Denise Dupré and Mark Nunnelly acquired the château with the ambition of restoring its rightful place in the life of Pommard. After several years of restoration, La Commaraine is beginning a new chapter in its history, faithful to its winemaking heritage and resolutely focused on the future.
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Château de la CommaraineRestoring without erasing
The rebirth of Château de la Commaraine was entrusted to architect Richard Martinet and the firm Affine Design, who were behind iconic projects such as the Hôtel de Crillon, The Peninsula Paris, and La Réserve de Beaulieu. Conducted in collaboration with the Bâtiments de France, this restoration was conceived as an act of interpretation and transmission: preserving traces of the past, restoring the site’s coherence, and introducing new uses without ever altering its soul.
This spectacular restoration relied on the expertise of numerous French and Burgundian artisans: stonemasons, carpenters, roofers, joiners, and landscapers. Every detail celebrates craftsmanship and regional identity, from the white stone with its ochre, sandy, and rosy hues to the woodwork and historic roofs.
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Château de la CommaraineA château in rhythm with the vines
The historic heart of the estate, the Clos de la Commaraine, spans 3.63 hectares in a single plot, classified as a Pommard Premier Cru. The estate covers a total of 7.48 hectares spread across several Burgundy climats, from Chambolle-Musigny to Saint-Aubin. Under the guidance of Paul Krug, winemaker, agricultural engineer, and oenologist, the vines are cultivated according to biodynamic principles. Each plot is studied, observed, and nurtured to reveal its most authentic expression.
Rebuilt within the château itself, the winery allows guests to get up close to the winemaking process. Tours, tastings, and meetings with the estate team reveal the techniques, the soils, and the time that shape every vintage.
A living place, today as in the past
By reopening its doors, Château la Commaraine reclaims its place at the heart of Pommard: a home that brings people together, welcomes them, and shines. A place where history is not just observed from a distance, but continues in every gesture, every encounter, and every season. A place where you come to discover Burgundy, and where you return to experience it in a new way.
