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Fabien Duperray
Winemaker
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i. Biography
Fabien Duperray works across two sides of wine trade practice: making at Domaine Jules Desjourneys in Beaujolais and distributing Burgundy domaines. That dual role keeps the work close to the vineyard while also demanding judgment on placement, provenance, and restraint in the market.
Coming Up
White winemaking in Alsace gave Fabien Duperray an early technical base before Burgundy added another register through work with Arnaud Ente and Jean-Yves Bizot. In 2007, he founded Domaine Jules Desjourneys, and the arc from Alsace to Burgundy shows a career built on cellar discipline, close observation, and an eye for how wines carry themselves once they leave the cellar.
Where They Are Now
“I’m more towards the end of my winemaking journey than the start but it wasn’t something that I could turn down.” That line sets the tone for the work now: measured, self-aware, and shaped by long practice rather than noise. As a merchant and distributor of Burgundy domaines, Fabien Duperray works in discretion as much as in selection, while Domaine Jules Desjourneys keeps him tied to the making side of the trade. The balance is clear: hold back when needed, but keep standards exact.
Signature
Fabien's signature dishes include 2021 Beaujolais Rouge, 2019 Morgon, 2019 Chénas Dernier Judgement, Morgon Vieilles Vignes, and 2019 Pouilly-Fuissé. Taken together, these wines sketch the range of his sensibility: from the lift and freshness suggested by 2021 Beaujolais Rouge to the deeper, more layered presence of 2019 Morgon and Morgon Vieilles Vignes, with 2019 Chénas Dernier Judgement and 2019 Pouilly-Fuissé adding further dimension to a portfolio that moves between energy, structure, and finesse.
In Their Words “It's because I represent lots of important domaines that I prefer the discretion, and I also think that my part in these bottles is small – I accompany nature but nature is why we’re here, plus we are a team too.” That approach places the vineyard first and the maker in support: select carefully, intervene lightly, and leave room for the fruit and the place to speak. It also explains why the work can extend from estate production to distribution without changing the underlying rule of thumb, which is to stay useful without becoming the story. “I’m more towards the end of my winemaking journey than the start but it wasn’t something that I could turn down.”
Honors
None are listed.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Fabien Duperray's current role?
As of 2026, Fabien Duperray is Winemaker.
Where did Fabien Duperray work before?
Fabien Duperray's earlier career included Alsace.
What recognition has Fabien Duperray received?
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