Domaine Guyon's 9 hectares spread over both the Côte de Beaune (40%) and Côte de Nuits (60%) districts. Some parcels are only 0.24 hectares or less in size, just enough to make one or 2 barrels depending on the yield and size of the barrel used. The Domaine's various "Village" appellation parcels are located in Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne Romanée, Nuits Saint Georges, Chorey Les Beaune and Savigny Les Beaune. The 1er Crus parcels are located in Vosne Romanée 1 Cru, Aloxe Corton 1 Cru and Savigny Les Beaune 1 Cru. As for the 2 Grand Crus parcels they are in Echezeaux and Clos de Vougeot.
The grape varieties planted are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and some Pinot Blanc for the white Nuits Saint Georges. The average of the Pinot Noir vines is 50 years old while the whites are 15 to 40 years old. The Domaine started its organic conversion in 2006 and was certified organic in 2012. But Jean Pierre also uses some bio-dynamic principals such us the lunar calendar for the work in the vineyards and the timing of the bottling. The harvest is hand-picked and green harvesting is also practiced to control the yields and quality of the grapes.
Here are some details about some of the parcels of Domaine Guyon:
Morey Saint Denis "La Bidaude" is a rare white in this appellation, only 3 hectares are planted with Chardonnay compare to 132 hectares of Pinot Noir. The 0.2 hectare plot is located on the slope just above the Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru at the top of the hill. The terroir is limestone based, ideal for Chardonnay, where the Jurassic limestone mother rock appears on the surface in some spots. The rock brings extra warmth where the Chardonnay can reach full maturity giving the wine a little extra richness.
Chorey les Beaune “Les Bons Ores” is located in the Côte de Beaune area on the right hand side of the N74 road travelling north from Beaune and about 750 metres south-east of the village Aloxe Corton. The Domaine's parcel represents 1 hectare in the lieu-dit "Les Bons Ores". The wines are moderately tannic, well-built with elegant tannins and a well-rounded structure.
Nuits Saint Georges “Aux Herbues” is located in the plain at the northern tip of the appellation. The Domaine's plot is 0.22 hectare in size. The wines from this area of Nuits Saint Georges have more elegance due to their proximity to Vosne Romanée.
Vosne Romanée this cuvée does not have any specific parcel name as it is a blend of 7 small plots representing 1.05 hectare. The vines are planted on clayey-limestone soil in the plains around the village.
Vosne Romanée 1 Cru “Les Brulées” a small plot of 0.15 hectare. The climat is surrounded by the Richebourg Grand Cru to the south, “Les Suchots 1 Cru” on the east side and “Les Beaux Mont 1 Cru” to the north. It is one of the top 3 Vosne Romanée 1 Cru climat, the wines are structured with elegance.
Echézeaux Grand Cru is located to the north of the commune next to 3 other Grands Crus: Clos de Vougeot, Grands Echézeaux and Musigny. The Domaine's parcel, a meer 0.20 hectare enough to produce 2 barrels, is located in the lieu-dit “En Orveaux” which is near the Grand Echézeaux and on the edge of Musigny. The wines from this area have a dense texture and tight tannins in their youth, powerful and virile, they demand to be matched with dishes of the same caliber such us meaty dishes and usually require 4-5 years cellaring.