Louis Roederer In Talks to Acquire Burgundy’s Domaine Pierre Damoy

Champagne house Louis Roederer has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Domaine Pierre Damoy in Gevrey-Chambertin, marking a potential expansion into one of Burgundy’s most sought-after terroirs.

The French family-owned group said the proposed deal reflects its long-term strategy of bringing together exceptional estates while preserving their identity and heritage.

Domaine Pierre Damoy spans nearly eight hectares of Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, with holdings in Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze and Chapelle-Chambertin among Burgundy’s most sought-after appellations.

The transaction remains subject to definitive agreements and customary closing conditions, the company said.

Founded in 1776 and still based in Reims, Louis Roederer is one of the last major independent Champagne houses. By acquiring parcels on the finest Champagne terroirs, across the Grands and Premiers Crus of the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne, Louis Roederer progressively built an estate vineyard — now covering 250 hectares, 135 of which are certified organic — and forged the conviction that a great wine is revealed through a constant, sincere and respectful dialogue between humankind and the land.

The potential acquisition would further strengthen its presence in Burgundy, a region where top vineyard land is tightly held and rarely comes to market.

Domaine Pierre Damoy, whose roots in Gevrey-Chambertin date back to the early 20th century, cultivates three of the nine Grands Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin — Chapelle-Chambertin, Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze — of which it is the largest owner. Domaine Pierre Damoy also holds full ownership of the Clos Tamisot monopoly.

If completed, the deal would underscore continued consolidation among leading fine wine groups seeking to secure scarce vineyard assets in Burgundy, even as global wine demand softens.