DOMAINE COURBET
Read moreIf the stones of Nevy are appreciated, its wines are no less so. The Courbet estate was only 4 years old when its illustrious namesake, the painter, died in 1877. The estate was devoted to mixed farming. Jean-Marie gave it its full measure. He passed the baton to his son Damien, just long enough for him to learn the ropes. Damien is now at the head of 7.5 hectares of the most envied vineyards in Château-Chalon: "Sous-roche", "Puits Saint-Pierre", "Sur Lyo", "Les Isles"... A perfectionist, the winegrower has now turned his vineyard into a biodynamic one.
DOMAINE ROUSSET-MARTIN
Read moreFrançois Rousset-Martin took over his great-grandfather's estate 15 years ago, after graduating in oenology. His 10 hectares, 70% of which are planted with Savagnin, extend over Château-Chalon, and include some of the most highly-rated vineyards: Sous Roche, Puits Saint-Pierre, Clos Bacchus, etc. Having delivered his harvest to the Voiteur cooperative for several seasons, the strong personality of this winegrower could only lead him to work alone. An advocate of organic farming, the professional also takes his inspiration from the lunar calendar, respecting the parcels of land. He has also abandoned filtration and sulphiting.