Originally built in 1890 by famed wine magnate Auguste Billerey, this beautifully restored 19th-century residence blends historical reverence with a refined, international aesthetic. Surrounded on all sides by Burgundy’s most celebrated Chardonnay vines, the house offers a front-row seat to the golden slopes of this UNESCO-listed landscape, just a short walk from the famous wine village of Puligny-Montrachet.
Painstakingly renovated in recent years, in partnership with the Fondation du Patrimoine, the home has been returned to its former elegance, enriched by the diverse influences of the family who has loved it for three generations. Each room tells a story: of Auguste Billerey’s winemaking triumphs, of the Chassagne grandparents and their legacy in French pharmacy, and of modern chapters spent in Norway, Singapore and London. Light streams through large windows across pale floors, while the interiors draw inspiration from across the world, balancing artisanal charm with Scandinavian restraint and understated global touches.
With eight individual bedrooms and five bathrooms across three floors, the house adapts effortlessly to intimate escapes or larger gatherings for up to 15 guests. One of the bathrooms features a private sauna with vineyard views, offering a peaceful and beautiful ritual, while generous living quarters including a charming library, intimate lounges, a rather grand dining hall and a beautiful modern kitchen, all add to the sense of space.
Outside the gardens are a delight whether relaxing on the deck chairs beside the heated swimming pool, gathering for al-fresco feasts or enjoying some of France’s most famous wines on the raised outdoor lounge overlooking surrounding vines. There’s table tennis and boules to keep children entertained (alongside a delightful playroom upstairs with its own piano and theatre stage).
Positioned at the edge of Puligny-Montrachet, Maison des Grands Crus sits in the very heart of Burgundy’s wine-producing heritage. From here, stroll into the village for tastings at world-renowned domaines, or lose track of time gazing out across rows of vines once held by Billerey himself - the spirit of this land lives on in every corner.
Cycle the iconic Route des Grands Crus, visiting neighbouring wine villages such as Meursault, Pommard and Volnay, or venture a little further to Beaune, the wine capital of the region, just 15 minutes by car. To the south, Chagny awaits just 5.5km away with its bustling Sunday morning market and three-Michelin-starred Maison Lameloise.
For those seeking a rare and resonant stay in Burgundy’s most coveted landscape, Maison des Grands Crus offers a setting steeped in history, shaped by character and softened by beauty.
