Maison Piron

The oldest known ancestor of Dominique Piron, Etienne Bailly, was born around 1590 AD in Morgon, under the reign of King Henry III. Over the past four centuries, there have been 14 generations of Gamay vintners in the family. 

Home of Dominique Piron, Morgon is one of ten Beaujolais crus and is today known for its unique patchwork of terroirs, which include granite, clay, limestone, schist, silex, and volcanic deposits, all of which lend a signature earthy flavor to the wines produced here that is not found in any of the neighboring crus. 

Due to the wide terroir variation, there is no single “recipe” for wines at Maison Piron; there are unlimited combinations to create the perfect flavor profile for any purpose. Dominique Piron creates a custom blend from each terroir each year to achieve ideal flavors regardless of the variables of the growing season. 

True to Beaujolais tradition, Dominique Piron wines are made via semi-carbonic maceration, during which whole grapes undergo a long fermentation before being pressed. This technique creates vibrant, fruit-forward wines that are exceptionally low tannins. Unlike many wines, they can be enjoyed immediately, but will also keep well for several years.