i. Biography
The Climb
In Beaune, laboratory consulting gave Dimitri Bazas a working read on Burgundy from the inside out: not as theory, but as repeated comparison, observation, and correction. That kind of work builds the habits required for later cellar decisions—attention to texture, balance, and site, with the discipline to separate what the glass says from what the label suggests. At Maison Champy in Beaune, France, those habits now sit behind his work as Technical Director, Oenologist, and winemaker, shaping wines from the Côte de Beaune with quiet precision.
Today
At Maison Champy, the task is specific: bring out the best possible expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from each unique terroir in Burgundy, particularly the Côte de Beaune. Dimitri Bazas approaches that brief through structure and clarity, using the vintage itself as the point of reference. “We have acidities that help bring a classic style – wines that resemble 2018 with a little more concentration – I think a bit more fruit than 18 and I think the vintage will be open quite early.” The priorities are plain in the line: acidity, concentration, fruit, and timing, handled with the directness of someone working from the material in front of him.
Career - Technical Director and Oenologist — Maison Champy, Beaune - Winemaker — Maison Champy, Beaune - Wine Consultant for a Laboratory — a laboratory in Beaune
Signature
The signature wines associated with Dimitri Bazas include 2022 Bourgogne Cuvée Edme, Les Vergelesses 2010, and Beaune Champs Pimonts. Read together, they map a span of Burgundy work that runs across appellation level, vineyard identity, and the Maison Champy portfolio.
In Their Words “We have acidities that help bring a classic style – wines that resemble 2018 with a little more concentration – I think a bit more fruit than 18 and I think the vintage will be open quite early.”
Recognition
Dimitri Bazas's role at Maison Champy is Technical Director and Oenologist.
FAQ What is Dimitri Bazas's current role? As of 2026, Dimitri Bazas is Technical Director and Oenologist. Where did Dimitri Bazas work before? Dimitri Bazas's earlier career included a laboratory in Beaune. What is Dimitri Bazas known for? Developing the best possible expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from each unique terroir in Burgundy, particularly the Côte de Beaune.
