Domaine La Croix-Montjoie, Vézelay

Sophie and Matthieu Woillez founded Domaine La Croix Monjoie in 2009 after searching France for the ideal vineyard site. They settled in Tharoiseau, offering stunning views toward the hill of Vézelay and its UNESCO-listed Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Abbey, a historic pilgrimage and crusade departure point. Nestled between Chablis and Beaune, Vézelay has a winemaking heritage dating back to Roman times. Though phylloxera nearly erased its vineyards in 1884, the region’s south-facing, limestone-rich slopes proved irresistible for revival. Years of dedication culminated in the creation of the Vézelay appellation for Chardonnay in 2017.

The domaine has fifteen hectares of vines and was certified organic in 2021. The Bourgogne Rouge is juicy and approachable, while the Irancy, made in collaboration with a local grower, is intense and fruit-driven.