Spotlight On: Grégoire Hoppenot

A Rising Star of Fleurie, Beaujolais

In the heart of Beaujolais, a new generation of winemakers is redefining the region with precision, elegance, and a renewed focus on terroir. Among them, Grégoire Hoppenot has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting voices in Fleurie.

Founded in 2018, Domaine Grégoire Hoppenot represents a modern approach to Beaujolais — one that celebrates the expressive potential of Gamay grown on exceptional vineyard sites while maintaining the region’s hallmark freshness and vibrancy.

A New Voice in Beaujolais

Although the domaine is relatively young, Grégoire Hoppenot’s vision and meticulous vineyard work have rapidly gained attention among sommeliers and wine enthusiasts.

Working primarily with parcels in Fleurie, one of Beaujolais’ most elegant Crus, Hoppenot focuses on producing wines that express both purity of fruit and mineral precision. The wines combine the delicate floral character typical of Fleurie with a structure and depth that make them remarkably compelling.

This new generation of producers is elevating Beaujolais to a new level — and Hoppenot stands firmly among its leading talents.

Precision and Terroir

At Domaine Grégoire Hoppenot, vineyard work is central to the philosophy of the estate. The focus is on sustainable viticulture, low intervention winemaking, and careful parcel selection.

By working closely with the unique granite soils of Fleurie and neighboring Crus, Hoppenot crafts wines that are both vibrant and refined, revealing the subtle differences between vineyard sites.

The result is a style that highlights:

• Bright red fruit and floral aromatics
• Silky textures
• Elegant structure
• Remarkable drinkability with ageing potential

A New Generation Redefining Gamay

Beaujolais has experienced a remarkable renaissance in recent years. With talented producers like Grégoire Hoppenot leading the way, the region is gaining recognition for wines that combine energy, finesse, and authenticity.

These wines offer the charm and immediacy that Gamay lovers appreciate, while also delivering the depth and complexity sought by collectors and sommeliers.

Discover Grégoire Hoppenot at Vintage

At The Vintage Wine Club, we are proud to feature wines from Domaine Grégoire Hoppenot as part of our Beaujolais selection.

Whether you are discovering Fleurie for the first time or exploring the new generation of Beaujolais producers, Hoppenot’s wines offer a compelling expression of the region’s future.

A domaine to watch — and a name to remember.