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Domaine Digioia Royer
Domaine Digioia-Royer: A Hidden Gem in Chambolle-Musigny
Domaine Digioia-Royer is a family-run winery located in the beautiful village of Chambolle-Musigny, nestled in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy. The estate was originally established in the 1930s by Victor, the grandfather by marriage of the current winemaker, Michel Digioia. Now in its third generation, the estate spans 5 hectares and produces wines from regional, communal, and Premier Cru appellations across Chambolle-Musigny, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Savigny-les-Beaune, and Hautes Côtes de Nuits.
Michel Digioia, who has been managing the domaine since 1999, follows sustainable practices in the vineyard, including lutte raisonnée, where chemical use is kept to a minimum to protect the environment. The estate is known for its terroir-driven Pinot Noir wines, with the vines being hand-harvested and vinified with traditional techniques such as 100% destemming and aging in oak barrels. Michel has also expanded the domaine’s offerings with a négociant business, allowing him to diversify the wine selection.
Notable Wines and Vineyards
Among the domaine’s standout wines is the Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes Les Fremières, made from vines planted in 1934. This wine is celebrated for its depth, elegance, and fine tannins, offering a long, mineral finish typical of the Chambolle-Musigny terroir. Other notable wines include the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Gruenchers, known for its vibrant acidity and layered complexity.
Domaine Digioia-Royer remains a small yet respected producer in Burgundy, with a reputation for crafting wines that reflect the authenticity and finesse of their terroir.
Expertise
"The vineyard is managed in a sustainable manner. The domaine is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE), a French label that recognizes environmentally friendly practices. The harvest is done by hand and fully destemmed. Once in the cellar, the wines are aged in oak barrels for most of the appellations, for a period ranging from 6 to 18 months."
