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History of our Domaine

Established in 1859 by the cooper-craftsman Jean-Edouard Dupard, Domaine Jean Chartron has been governed by four generations concerned with both the expansion and prosperity of the prestigious vineyards as the management of the rural district .

The village owes it name to Jean-Edouard Dupard, when in 1873 as mayor of Puligny he asked the local council to authorize the decision that the name Montrachet - the most prestigious vineyard be added to that of Puligny, the original name of the village.

The origin of Puligny-Montrachet goes back to the Gallo-roman times, then called Puliniacus. The first vineyards have appeared in these times. However, the real expansion of the vineyards will only take place in 1095 when Pope Urban the Second ratifies the donation of the parish of Puligny and its land to the famous Abbey of Cluny.

The domaine is a passion passed from father to son, each succeeding generation striving to make superb wines from these great vineyards.

Jean-René Chartron, the 4th generation is without doubt the one who has brought the most to the domaine making wines of the highest quality.
Today it is his son Jean-Michel Chartron, 38 yrs old who runs the domaine, this vigneron enamoured with perfection, his objective is that the wines of the domaine which carry his name be the best in all ways !

Strongly backed on many vineyards of best terroirs of Puligny-Montrachet and in its neighbourhood, Domaine Jean Chartron has naturally specialized in the vinification and the ageing of great Burgundy wines.