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The ChâteauNine centuries of history
Château la CommaraineNine centuries of history
The story of La Commaraine began in the 12th century, when the château became one of the strongholds 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 all played a part in shaping the identity of La Commaraine.
In 1787, while traveling through Burgundy, Thomas Jefferson discovered the wines of La Commaraine, which he deemed to be of "excellent quality," before ordering several dozen bottles. Later, the Jaboulet-Vercherre family supported the estate’s development and expanded its reputation well 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. Following several years of restoration, La Commaraine is beginning a new chapter in its history, remaining true to its winemaking heritage while looking resolutely toward the future.
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Architecture & DesignRestoring without erasing
The rebirth of Château la Commaraine was entrusted to architect Richard Martinet and 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 guided by a desire to preserve and pass on the spirit of the place: revealing traces of the past, restoring the Château’s architectural coherence and introducing new uses without ever compromising its soul.
This spectacular restoration relied on the expertise of numerous French and Burgundian artisans: from stonemasons and carpenters to roofers, joiners and landscape designers.
Every detail celebrates craftsmanship and and a strong sense of place, from pale limestone to warmer shades of ochre, sand and soft pink, as well as the Château’s woodwork and historic roofs.
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Château la CommaraineA château in rhythm with the vines
At the historic heart of the estate, the Clos de la Commaraine stretches across 8.97 acres in a single plot, classified as Pommard Premier Cru. Altogether, the estate encompasses 18.48 acres across several of Burgundy’s renowned 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 carefully studied, observed, and nurtured to reveal its most authentic expression.
Rebuilt within the Château itself, the winery offers guests a closer look at the winemaking process.
Visits, tastings and encounters with the estate team reveal the craftsmanship, soils and patience behind every cuvée.
A living place, then and now
By reopening its doors, Château la Commaraine reclaims its place at the heart of Pommard as a house that welcomes, brings people together and reaches beyond its walls.
Here, history is not something to be observed from a distance, but something that continues through every gesture, every encounter and every season. A place to discover Burgundy, and to return to experience it in a new way.
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Château la Commaraine is part of Champagne Hospitality, an independent collection of exceptional properties created in destinations with a distinctive sense of place.
The collection currently includes Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa and Le Barth Villa Rental in Saint Barthélemy, as well as Le 25 Bis by Leclerc Briant, a guest house set within an 18th century residence in Épernay.
