Domaine AMI
Maranges, Côte de Beaune – Burgundy, France
Founded: 2014 by lifelong friends Paul Marchand-Perarnau and Willy Roulendes
Domaine AMI, named for the French word “friend,” reflects the deep collaboration between Paul, a former sommelier and terroir specialist, and Willy, a seasoned winemaker with two decades’ experience in Burgundy. Together, they run a domaine/négociant operation, farming 2.5 hectares of certified organic vineyards in Maranges and sourcing another 2.5 hectares of organic grapes from trusted growers across Burgundy, Beaujolais, and Chablis.
Their vineyards—on chalky, limestone, and granite soils—grow Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Aligoté, Gamay, and Savagnin (for select collaborations). Farming follows strict organic and biodynamic principles, using cover crops, herbal teas, and minimal copper/sulfur, with no synthetic chemicals. Grapes are hand-harvested at optimum ripeness.
Winemaking is minimal-intervention and terroir-driven: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, no temperature control, no fining or filtration, and minimal sulfites (10–35 mg/L added only at bottling). Reds see whole-bunch fermentation or carbonic maceration for freshness, aged in old barrels to preserve vibrant fruit. Whites are aged on lees without bâtonnage for texture and crispness.
Key cuvées include:
Bourgogne Rouge: supple Pinot Noir with bright red fruit
Bourgogne Blanc: citrus-driven Chardonnay with chalky minerality
Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière: structured, mineral Pinot Noir
Pommard 1er Cru Les Poutures: elegant, spicy Pinot Noir
Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau: robust Pinot Noir
Saint Romain Blanc: creamy Chardonnay with hazelnut notes
Chablis Broc de Biques: round Chardonnay with stone fruit
Bourgogne Aligoté Les Péteurs: zesty, herbaceous Aligoté
Amiami Vice: vibrant, no-sulfite blends of Aligoté/Pinot Noir or Savagnin/Aligoté
Pétillant Naturel: lively sparkling wines, often sulfite-free
Domaine AMI crafts fresh, expressive natural wines that celebrate friendship, terroir, and purity.
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Les Grappes: This online platform connects wine lovers directly with winemakers and has featured Domaine AMI. https://www.lesgrappes.com/en/vignerons/u/ami
USA
LX Wine: This retailer has carried some of Domaine AMI's more exclusive bottles, such as the Pommard 1er Cru. https://www.lx-wine.com/collections/domaine-ami
Saratoga Wine Exchange: A retailer in New York that often stocks highly-allocated wines and has carried Ganevat, so it is a good place to look for other Burgundy producers like AMI. https://www.saratogawine.com/
Flatiron Wines & Spirits: Known for their extensive selection of fine wines, they are likely to have access to limited-release Burgundy producers. https://sf.flatiron-wines.com/
UK
Sager and Wine: This importer and distributor is a key partner for Domaine AMI in the UK. They supply a network of restaurants and independent retailers, so contacting them directly could lead you to a specific stockist. https://www.sagerandwine.com/ami
The Good Wine Shop: This retailer has stocked Domaine AMI's wines, such as their Maranges Premier Cru. https://www.thegoodwineshop.co.uk/products/ami-maranges-premier-cru-la-fussiere
The 750: This retailer has sold Domaine AMI's wines, including their Bourgogne Rouge "Tête dans les Nuages." https://the750.uk/