From Biscuit Maker to Burgundy Legend: The Story of Domaine Dujac

Wine Society
Apr 30
2 min read

A Different Kind of Beginning in Burgundy

In a region defined by centuries-old tradition, Domaine Dujac stands out—not for how long it’s been around, but for how boldly it began. Founded in 1967 by Jacques Seysses, a former biscuit manufacturer with a passion for fine wine, the domaine quickly rose from newcomer to icon in the Morey-Saint-Denis village of the Côte de Nuits.

Rather than inheriting vines through generations, Jacques trained under Gérard Potel at Domaine de la Pousse d'Or and purchased a small domaine called Graillet, which he renamed Dujac—short for Domaine du Jacques.

Domaine Dujac engraved signage on a historic stone wall in Morey-Saint-Denis — *Photo Credit: Image courtesy of Domaine Dujac*

Whole-Cluster Fermentation and a Signature Style

From the very start, Dujac broke with convention. While many Burgundy producers destemmed their Pinot Noir, Jacques championed 100% whole-cluster fermentation. Though it was initially questioned, this technique has since become part of the domaine’s signature style: aromatic, lifted, and textural wines with the potential to age gracefully.

View of Domaine Dujac vineyards and the estate house in Morey-Saint-Denis during winter — *Photo Credit: Photo by Domaine Dujac /* *dujac.com*

Today, Domaine Dujac is widely recognized for combining traditional Burgundian winemaking with a spirit of thoughtful innovation—reflected in their elegant expression of Pinot Noir across both Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards.

A Family Domaine Rooted in Organic Farming

The Seysses family of Domaine Dujac—Diana, Jeremy, Alec, Rosalind, and Jacques—standing outside the estate in Morey-Saint-Denis — *Photo Credit: Photo by Domaine Dujac /* *dujac.com*

Since the early 2000s, Jacques' son Jérémy Seysses, along with his wife Diana Snowden Seysses and brother Alec, have taken the helm. The family has continued to elevate Dujac’s reputation while also transitioning to organic viticulture and refining vineyard practices with sustainability in mind.

The domaine now holds plots in some of Burgundy’s most iconic climats, including:

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru
Echezeaux Grand Cru

Each of these terroirs brings a different dimension to the Dujac portfolio, but they all share a clear family resemblance: precision, perfume, and poise.

The Wines of Domaine Dujac Today

Photo Credit: Domaine Dujac official logo / dujac.com

Whether it’s a cellar-worthy bottle of Clos de la Roche or the silky elegance of Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts, Domaine Dujac wines are prized by collectors and sommeliers for their ability to combine freshness and depth, structure and soul.

We’re proud to offer a curated selection of these thoughtful, time-worthy wines at Wine Society Singapore. Each bottle reflects not just the land it came from, but the legacy of a family that helped redefine modern Burgundy.