The new life of the Domaine Jessiaume (Santenay) is taking shape. The first bottles from their trading house, the result of grape purchases, have been put on sale in recent weeks. This is a new direction following the investment by the wealthy Scot David Murray, who bought the estate in November 2006.
Originally an entrepreneur in the metals industry, David Murray also owns Glasgow Rangers football club.
The Jessiaume estate extends over 14 hectares of the Côte de Beaune, principally located in Premier Cru (Santenay, Volnay, Pommard, etc.). Its trading activity essentially concerns prestigious appellations with the aim of diversifying the range: Clos de Vougeot, Meursault Premier Cru Charmes, Corton and Chambolle-Musigny. The estate is still managed by Marc and Pascal Jessiaume. "Eventually, the trading activity should be worth the same by volume as that generated by the estate's vineyard" explains Marc Jessiaume. A new vat room should be ready for the 2009 harvest (BIVB).