Les Horées is the brainchild of Catharina Sadde, German in origin, and her French husband Guilhem Sadde … an unusual combination of talents and skills.
Les Horées … the name
“The origin of the term Les Horées lies in Greek mythology. There are plenty of different explanations, and I am still looking for a good book to better understand its history and evolution. I describe Les Horées as the feast to celebrate the changing of the seasons. The goddesses of the seasons are called Horae (hours), and one can find the etymology of the word Horées there.”
The creation of Les Horées
The official, uninterrupted story by Guilhem and Catharina continues:
“We, Guilhem and Catharina Sadde, founded Les Horées in 2019. Guilhem is an auctioneer in Dijon working in the family business. I am German and a trained chef who changed my career when I got completely caught by wine and vineyards after a first harvest in the Nahe region in Germany. After that, I studied oenology and viticulture in Montpellier and at the University of Geisenheim. We met in 2010 when I came for my first internship at Domaine Chevrot in Cheilly-les-Maranges. From 2010-18, I did several internships (Domaine des Epeneaux/Comte Armand, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti), seasonal jobs (Maison Drouhin, Domaine Comte de Vogüe), vineyard and cellar-hand work at Domaine Cécile Tremblay, and viticulture management at Domaine Marquis d’Angerville. After this broad and complete “apprenticeship,” I wanted to work independently, and it was the time, when someone offered us our first tiny plot of Beaune Prévolles in 2018. The following winter, we purchased another hectare, including plots in Pommard and Volnay. The newest addition in 2021 is a plot in Puligny which will be planted as Bourgogne Blanc. Officially, we are négociants, but we now own 1.56 ha”.
“The first two vintages, 2019 and 2020, were vinified in Pommard, where we rented a small, charming cellar. In 2021, we purchased a bigger cellar in Beaune, right across from the train station. A new chapter for Les Horées opened up with this incredible working place. After getting to know the building during the 2021 harvest and vinification, we started renovations in February 2022.”
The 2024s … good juice in a difficult year
So, back in the lovely warehouse building in Beaune … I love these old and slightly rough buildings …. It could well be an art gallery or a combined wine and art place … the building is oozing with atmosphere.
The white 2024s
Domaine Les Horées 2024 – blanc
| 2024 | Bourgogne Aligoté “En Coulezain” | From 2026 | 89 | ❤️❤️ | |
| 2024 | Bourgogne Blanc “Aganippe” | From 2026 | 88 | ❤️ | |
| 2024 | Côte de Beaune Les Monsnieres | From 2026 | 90 | ❤️❤️ | |
| 2024 | Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne | From 2032 | 93 | ❤️❤️❤️ |
Comments, white 2024s
The 2024 whites are truly lovely, and while the vintage was difficult for many negociants, Les Horées did beautifully in this year.
Domaine Les Horées Bourgogne Aligoté “En Coulezain” 2024 is, as always, a favourite at this estate … if I see it at Burgundy restaurants I feel very tempted, as the style works very well with the slightly dense Burgundian kitchen.
Bourgogne Aganippe is more of an all-rounder for both salads and fish and poultry dishes. A delicious wine carried beautifully with the 2024 acidity
Domaine Le Horées Bourgogne Côte de Beaune 2024 is a step up … 2024 is always a beauty … the relatively low alcohol and cool fruit … I just adore these 2024s
The Puligny-Montrachet La Garenne is quite a step further up… some reduction but still offering the classical finesse and delicacy of the 2024 vintage. This deserves more complex dishes … the best white I have tasted from Les Horées with its cool mineral notes … a terroir wine … a Vin d´émotion.
The red 2024s
Domaine Les Horées 2024 – rouge
| 2024 | “Mon Poulain” Coteaux Bourguignons | From 2026 | 89 | ❤️ | |
| 2024 | Beaune Les Prévolles | From 2030 | 88 | ||
| 2024 | Beaune 1er cru Cent Vigne | From 2031 | 90 | ❤️ | |
| 2024 | Pommard 1er Cru Les Sausilles | From 2033 | 91 | ❤️ |
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- A true vin d’émotion – a Burgundy of passion
- A truly hedonistic wine – lively and enjoyable
- A vivacious wine for pure indulgance
- A potential vin d´émotion - frais et léger
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