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Etienne Delarche
Winemaker
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i. Biography
Etienne Delarche’s work is anchored in Burgundy, where the estate and the landscape are read through the same daily discipline. In 2005, he took over the reins of Domaine Marius Delarche, tying his name to the family holdings in Pernand-Vergelesses and Aloxe-Corton. That same year, he also became winemaker at Domaine Etienne Delarche. Trained in Beaune, he returned to the family structure of wine with a practice shaped by patience, precision, and the seasonal cadence of vineyard and cellar.
The Climb
Training in Beaune provided the practical base for a return to a known estate, where continuity matters as much as any single vintage. Etienne Delarche moved back into the family orbit with work that is inherited but still has to be carried, year after year, through vines, harvests, and cellar decisions. Since 2005, he has been winemaker of Domaine Etienne Delarche and has taken over the reins of the family estate of Domaine Marius Delarche.
Today
In Pernand-Vergelesses, the role of winemaker at Domaine Etienne Delarche sits within the wider family estate spanning Pernand-Vergelesses and Aloxe-Corton. In the vineyard, the approach remains as close to organic principles as possible without certification, a restrained method rather than a declarative one. Every grape is harvested by hand, which keeps the work at human scale and places a premium on attention before the fruit reaches the cellar. The result is a style of stewardship that stays grounded in the land and in the exacting demands of the season.
Signature
The signature wines include Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Corton Renardes Grand Cru, Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge 1er Cru ‘Les Vergelesses’, Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc ‘Les Belles Filles', and La Garenne Bourgogne. Taken together, they map a range that runs from Grand Cru to village wine, from red to white, and from named climats to the broader Bourgogne designation. Each bottle sits within the same family framework, while still expressing its own place and register.
Recognition
The 2005 handover remains the key marker in the career, when responsibility for the estate and the work became fully joined to Etienne Delarche’s name. It defines the transition from training to stewardship, and from inherited ground to daily management of the wine."}
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Etienne
What is Etienne Delarche's current role?
As of 2026, Etienne Delarche is Took over the reins of the estate.
Where did Etienne Delarche train or study?
Etienne Delarche trained at Beaune.
What is Etienne Delarche known for?
Vines are cared for as closely to organic principles as possible, but the estate is not certified; all grapes are harvested by hand.
