Domaine Cédric Vincent
(Winery in Beaujolais, The Golden Stones)
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About Winery and Wines
Cédric Vincent grew up in Lyon. Though raised in the city, he always felt deeply connected to the land, spending much of his free time in Pouilly-le-Monial, in the Beaujolais region, where he helped his grandfather work the vines.
Inspired by this emblematic figure and driven by a strong emotional bond to his family’s heritage, he planted his first vine of Beaujolais Blanc at just four years old—an experience that would shape his future. After a youth immersed in sports and a decade advising winemakers in Beaune, Cédric decided in 2010 to fully commit to his own winemaking vision. That same year, he founded Domaine Cédric Vincent, exactly one hundred years after his ancestors acquired the land.
Dedicated solely to Beaujolais vineyards, the estate now spans twelve hectares, from the golden limestone hills of the Pierres Dorées in the south to the prestigious Moulin-à-Vent in the north. Recognized for his talent and innovation, he was named “Young Talent” in 2010 and 2014 during the Hospices de Beaune wine auctions, and in 2015, he was inducted as a Friend of the Disciples of Escoffier thanks to the sponsorship of Michelin-starred chef Edouard Loubet. Two years later, he joined the Collège Culinaire de France – Producers and Artisans of Quality, recommended by Gérard Margeon, head sommelier for the Ducasse Group.
Today, as the winemaker behind Domaine Cédric Vincent, he stands as a proud ambassador of his terroir — ambitious, environmentally conscious, and committed to sharing his unique vision of Beaujolais wines with the world.
Domaine Cédric Vincent is located about 30 km north of Lyon, in the Pierres Dorées region, known as the “Little Tuscany of Beaujolais”, famous for its golden stone villages and thriving vineyards.
While Beaujolais is traditionally home to Gamay, it was here that André Guillard, the maternal grandfather of Cédric Vincent, first planted Chardonnay in the 1970s, convinced it would thrive in this terroir. That vineyard would later inspire young Cédric, who, at just four years old, began tending to Chardonnay vines—a defining moment that shaped the future of Domaine Cédric Vincent, which now produces 60% Beaujolais Blanc. The estate's soils, as confirmed by a 2015 Inter-Beaujolais study, are clay-rich with deep limestone layers— ideal for this sensitive grape. Today, Cédric continues to innovate with natural grassing and low-yield cultivation to enhance quality and resilience.
Further north, in the prestigious Moulin-à-Vent cru, Domaine Cédric Vincent grows Gamay on shallow granite-based soils. Using fan-shaped pruning and rigid trellising, he maximizes sunlight and airflow, reducing the need for treatments and producing expressive, character-driven wines that reflect both his heritage and his environmentally respectful vision.
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