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Daout Porrot

Daout Porrot is a small Burgundian domaine based in Monthélie, a lesser-known Côte de Beaune village nestled between Volnay and Meursault, producing wines primarily from the Monthélie appellation. With 154 auction lots averaging $91 per bottle and prices ranging from $28 to $204, the estate occupies the accessible end of Burgundy's secondary market. The Monthélie wine dominates the record with 77 lots averaging $91 and the 2014 vintage most traded. Monthélie is an often-overlooked appellation that produces red wines of genuine character from Pinot Noir — more structured than Volnay, with an earthy, mineral backbone — at prices well below the more famous neighboring villages. Daout Porrot's modest price ceiling of $204 and consistent average around $91 suggest a domaine focused on the reliable middle tier of Burgundy production rather than prestige cru positioning. For collectors seeking authentic village Burgundy at reasonable prices, Monthélie from small producers like Daout Porrot represents one of the Côte de Beaune's value propositions. The 2014 vintage is well-regarded for Côte de Beaune reds — structured and refined with good aging potential.