Winemaker
Laurent Martray
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Odenas, France
i. Biography
Coming Up
Since 1987, the winemaking at Domaine Laurent Martray has been carried by Laurent Martray, whose work has helped define the estate’s continuity as much as its output. The emphasis has remained on steady refinement rather than display: reading the vineyard season by season, working with what the year gives, and shaping wines that stay clear about their place of origin. At Domaine Laurent Martray, the label and the person behind it have remained closely tied, giving the estate a line of identity that has held firm over time.
Where They Are Now
At Domaine Laurent Martray in Odenas, France, the winemaking is marked by long familiarity and close attention. Laurent Martray’s role centers on the Brouilly cru, with the aim of bringing forward its character through disciplined, repeat work rather than intervention for its own sake. The family line of the estate is carried forward in the cellar as well as the vineyard, with each decision serving both the current vintage and the broader continuity of the house. The craft here is exacting, built on the daily exchange between soil, season, and the accumulated knowledge that comes from staying with the same place.
Signature
Laurent Martray's signature dishes include Vieilles Vignes, Corentin, Les Feuillées, La Folie, and Les Brulhiés. Taken together, those names map a range within the estate’s work, each one carrying its own place in the broader house style. They are the bottles through which Laurent Martray’s approach can be read: measured, attentive, and tied to the contours of Domaine Laurent Martray. In that sense, the signature is not simply a list of wines, but a record of a craft defined by consistency and long commitment to one site.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Laurent
What is Laurent Martray's current role?
As of 2026, Laurent Martray is Winemaker.
What is Laurent Martray known for?
Elevating the quality of the Brouilly cru.
