Winemaker
Jean-Marc Cachat
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Ladoix Serrigny, France
i. Biography
The Climb
At Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant & Fils in Ladoix-Serrigny, France, the winemaking sits with Jean-Marc Cachat, and the house style is built around depth, structure, and a marked emphasis on the domaine’s red wines. Those reds account for most of the range, so the cellar decisions around them matter: plenty of new oak, no old wood, and a finished profile shaped with direct, hands-on attention.
Today
Conventional production at Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant & Fils gives the cellar a working discipline that is practical rather than decorative. Since 1994, the domaine has machine harvested, and that long-running method has become part of its operating rhythm. Within that framework, Jean-Marc Cachat works to a red-wine-led identity and a cellar approach that uses oak with precision, not as background, but as part of the wine’s structure.
Signature
Jean-Marc Cachat's signature wines include Les Monsnières 2020, Les Madonnes Vieilles Vignes 2015, and Bec à Vent 2018. Taken together, they show how the domaine’s red wines can hold a common address while still landing in different registers from vintage to vintage. The through-line is the same one that defines the cellar: reds first, with structure, oak seasoning, and fruit character kept clearly in view.
Recognition
The red wines of Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant & Fils are where Cachat is most clearly noted. That recognition comes from repetition and consistency: a sustained focus on reds, a defined cellar style, and a house identity that reads plainly in the glass.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Jean-Marc
What is Jean-Marc Cachat's current role?
As of 2026, Jean-Marc Cachat is Winemaker at Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant & Fils.
