David Pehu

The Path

Training at Burgundy gave David Pehu a working discipline built on precision rather than display. That early formation shows in an approach that favors detail, patience, and restraint — the kind of methods that let a wine hold its structure without overstatement. In a trade where balance is often the hardest thing to keep, that grounding reads as a clear point of method.

The Work Today

The northern slope is part of the work here, and David Pehu treats it as a technical advantage. Less direct sunlight means slower ripening, which he says helps the grapes keep acidity and freshness. The site sets its own pace, and the wines follow that rhythm: measured, bright, and defined by retention rather than push. That same practical control extends to the broader setting. When David Pehu says, “We try to create a soothing climate, both for the people who work in these vineyards and for the vines themselves,” he is describing an agricultural site organized for steadiness as much as for output. His view of the ground is equally direct: “If I could call it grand cru, I'd happily use it.” It is a compact assessment of value, tied to how seriously he regards the place he works.

Signature

David's signature wines include Face Nord, Face Nord Rosé, Face Nord extra Brut, Fins Lieux n°1 2015, and NV Solera 10-16 Verzenay Grand Cru Extra Brut. Read together, they point to a style built around precision, freshness, and a clear read on place, with enough range to show different registers within the same disciplined frame.

In Their Words “Our location on the northern slope means that our vines receive less direct sunlight. This translates into slower ripening of the grapes, enabling us to retain good acidity and freshness in our wines.” “We try to create a soothing climate, both for the people who work in these vineyards and for the vines themselves.”

Acclaim

In 2021, the estate was certified organic.