For four generations, the renowned Groffier family has been the cornerstone of Domaine Peirazeau. Jules Groffier (1898-1974) established the vineyard holdings, which were later divided between his children: Robert Groffier, who founded "Domaine Robert Groffier,"and Bernadette Groffier, who married Mr. Peirazeau and established "Domaine Peirazeau-Groffier." Although most of the grapes were sold to prestigious negociants for several years, Laurent Peirazeau, grandson of Bernadette and son of Gerard, decided to expand the family's production from the 2019 vintage onward under the label "Gerard Peirazeau & Fils".

Laurent, along with his partner Sophie Charlopin, who comes from a prominent wine family and adds her own talent to the domain, manages a 3.65-hectare vineyard spread across three villages, including Morey St Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, and Gevrey-Chambertin. Although the vineyard is relatively small, it boasts exceptional terroirs and plot locations. The domain produces 13 appellations, five of which are among the most celebrated Grand Crus, including Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Charmes Chambertin, Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint-Denis, and Bonnes Mares. In addition, the domain also owns 0.21 hectares of Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru les Amoureuses, a vineyard that is often considered as Grand Cru. The majority of the vineyard consists of old vines, with an average age of 60 years old. Notably, the oldest vines, including Haut-Doix, Amoureuses, Charmes-Chambertin, and Clos de Beze, reach up to 80 years of age.

Sophie and Laurent adopt aminimal-intervention approach in the cellar. They completely destem and sort the grapes before macerating them in stainless steel tanks for a duration of two to four weeks, depending on the vintage. During this time, gentle manual pumping-over and punching-down techniques are used for soft extraction. All fermentations are conducted with indigenous yeasts, without the addition of any external substances. Vinifications are handled with care, featuring relatively brief macerations and limited pige age. Afterward, the wines are racked by gravity, and with the exception of Coteaux Bourguignons and Bourgogne Pinot Noir, all the cuvées are aged in French oak barrels, primarily from Tonnellerie Chassin and Meyrieux, with a flexible range of around 30% new oak on average, depending on the vintage and the cuvée. Once barreled, the wines remain untouched for approximately 18 months in the family's cool cellar, without any racking. Before being bottled using natural cork, a light filtration is performed.

Sophie and Laurent focus on what makes Pinot Fin of Côte de Nuits acclaimed worldwide: the purity of red and black fruit, refined and silky texture, and harmony and balance between acidity, tannins, and deliberately restrained alcohol. These elements culminate in a high drinkability through an ethereal wine profile. Modest, passionate, and grounded, Sophie and Laurent are a heartwarming couple in Côte de Nuits.