The history of Labouré-Roi is closely linked to that of Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of the iconic Côte de Nuits. Founded in 1832, Labouré-Roi is today one of the most respected names in Burgundy.
These historical roots in the heart of one of the most fragmented and exacting wine-producing regions in the world have shaped a philosophy focused on excellence and discovery. For nearly 200 years, Labouré-Roi has enabled wine lovers from all over the world to access the prestigious appellations of these legendary vineyards.
In-depth knowledge of the soil characteristics, orientation and potential of each plot, accompanied by unique expertise in barrel selection and the vinification and ageing of Burgundy’s great wines have resulted in Labouré-Roi becoming recognised and appreciated throughout the world.
In Burgundy as elsewhere, many ventures begin with a wedding.
The one that launched Labouré-Roi took place at dawn on 30 June 1841 in Nuits-Saint-Georges.
At exactly five o'clock in the morning, Amédé Labouré (1812-1884) married Philippine Roi. A vineyard owner and wine merchant, based in Nuits-Saint-Georges where he presided over the commercial court, Amédé added his wife's name to his own to form the "Labouré-Roi" House which is now distributed in more than 30 countries.
In Burgundy more than anywhere else, the négociant-éleveur or wine merchant-producer plays a pivotal role in the quest for excellence.
The merchant-producer profession is one of the distinctive features of Burgundy wine production, which also testifies to the richness and sometimes the relative complexity of this region unlike any other, in which some of the most renowned and highest-quality wines in the world are produced.
In Burgundy, every plot has its own story.
A vital link in the chain between the winegrower and the consumer, our company produces fine wines from grapes and musts produced in close collaboration with our partner winegrowers throughout the year, through to the harvests.
For Célénie Desarbres, our oenologist and winemaker, the work begins in the vineyard.
An expert in the relationship between winemaking and grape growing, she embodies the link between two inseparable aspects of our profession: work in the vineyard and work in the winery. Her expertise in both fields enables a close collaboration.
Knowledge of each climat, research and observation of the plots, discussions with growers, advice and support for each of our partners, and deciding the optimal harvest date together, are the basis of the special relationship that we have maintained for decades with Burgundy’s winegrowers.
Barrel selection is also a key element of our role. Célénie Desarbres chooses the barrels, the degree of toasting and the wood from several coopers and decides on the proportion of barrels that is renewed. Our barrels are custom made. Their action is part of the subtle exchange between the wine and the wood that contributes certain flavours and aromas to the wine, up to bottling.Célénie DESARBRES is now signing Labouré-Roi wines. As a young Burgundian, whose ancestors owned vineyards in the North of Dijon, obtained her national oenologist diploma in 2023 after 2 years and 3 vintages of training within our House under the guidance of Brigitte Putzu. An agronomist, very curious about vineyards and passionate about current wine-growing themes, Célénie studied in different vineyards in France and even in Spain before returning to the heart of her region of origin by vinifying her first vintage with the 2023 harvest.
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