Domaine Merlin

Theo Merlin is now chief winemaker at this top family estate, and the wines continue to be made organically with little intervention. Decent yields in 2022 averaging 45-50 hl/ha were the reward ...

Theo Merlin is now chief winemaker at this top family estate, and the wines continue to be made organically with little intervention. Theo Merlin uses more whole bunch than his father,...

From one of our favourite producers, Olivier Merlin is undoubtedly one of the most progressive winemakers in the Maconnias. A quenching, fresh and super expressive wine.

From one of our favourite producers, Olivier Merlin is undoubtedly one of the most progressive winemakers in the Maconnais, and in 2021 he lost a ‘mere’ 60% of his crop. A genial, tho...

From one of our favourite producers, Olivier Merlin is undoubtedly one of the most progressive winemakers in the Maconnais, now joined by his 2 sons. In 2022 Merlin yielded around 50h...

Winemaking at this stellar estate is now overseen by Theo Merlin. An impressive nose from this 100% tank fermented Chardonnay, produced from older vines situated around the ...

Produced from 3ha of vineyards split into four separate parcels planted in 1922, 1932, 1949 and 1951 that average over 65 years of age. 100% barrel fermented, 10% of w...

Produced from 3ha of vineyards split into four separate parcels planted in 1922, 1932, 1949 and 1951 that average over 65 years of age. In 2021 Olivier made just 50% o...

Produced from 3ha of vineyards split into four separate parcels planted in 1922, 1932, 1949 and 1951 that average over 65 years of age. Long, complex, this is more Co...

Produced from 3 hectares of vineyards split into four separate parcels planted in 1922, 1932, 1949 and 1951. The average age of the vines is 65 years, so the...

La Rochelle is one of the outstanding terroirs of Moulin à Vent. Olivier Merlin’s holding was mostly planted in 1937, with a small section dating back to 1955. The vines are plan...

La Rochelle is one of the outstanding terroirs of Moulin à Vent. Olivier Merlin’s holding was mostly planted in 1937, with a small section dating back to 1955. The vines are plant...

La Rochelle is one of the outstanding terroirs of Moulin à Vent. Olivier Merlin’s holding was mostly planted in 1937, with a small section dating back to 1955. The vines are plan...

La Rochelle is one of the outstanding terroirs of Moulin à Vent. Olivier Merlin’s holding was mostly planted in 1937, with a small section dating back to 1955. The vines are plant...

This top, top Beaujolais cru comes from a unique site at the top of the Moulin hill, and is planted on a very rare mix of granite, sand and rocks that is, according to Ol...

Merlin’s wines are characterised by a stunning purity and impeccable balance, demonstrating his exceptional winemaking talents. They are frequently taken for Côte d'Or wines whe...

La Rochelle is one of the outstanding terroirs of Moulin à Vent. Olivier Merlin’s holding was mostly planted in 1937, with a small section dating back to 1955. This is full, glor...

La Rochelle is one of the outstanding terroirs of Moulin à Vent. Olivier Merlin’s holding was mostly planted in 1937, with a small section dating back to 1955. This is full, gloriou...

La Rochelle is one of the outstanding terroirs of Moulin à Vent. Merlin’s wines are characterised by a stunning purity and impeccable balance, demonstrating his exceptional winem...

A beautifully constructed wine showing a perfect balance of intense fruit and freshness with an impressive core of minerality. Olivier Merlin is a superstar winemaker of the Maconnais.

A beautifully constructed wine showing a perfect balance of intense fruit and freshness with an impressive core of minerality. Olivier Merlin is a superstar winemaker of the Maconnais.

A wine that is produced from several plots of 50-60 year old vines situated around the villages of Vergisson, Fuissé and Chaintre, each plot on a different soil and showing the ...