The Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" is a jewel within the Domaine du Pavillon portfolio. This 2-hectare monopole—a vineyard owned exclusively by one producer—boasts a fascinating history dating back to the 13th century. Once a marshy area near the Lauve River, extensive drainage transformed this sun-drenched, east-southeast facing slope into a premier viticultural site. Under the care of vineyard manager Christophe Chavel, the soil is ploughed without the use of fertilizers. Technical director Alain Serveau oversees a precise vinification process where the hand-harvested grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled wooden vats using natural yeasts. The wine is then aged for 14 to 16 months in oak barrels, utilizing 25% to 35% new wood to perfectly balance structure and fruit.