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Bourgogne

louis Bouillot estAtes:

even more orgAnic cultivAtion

The Domaine des Nantelles with some 124 hectares planted out of that is ideally suited to Crémant vines. We
A unique vineyard in Burgundy 160 in operation. The aim is for a gradual have two plots of vines here, in Molesme
transition to organic farming. Today, 35 and in Pothières.
on 4 May this year, the last remaining hectares already enjoy organic certification,
hectares of vines dedicated to Louis Bouillot and the rest is cultivated sustainably, The two emblematic varietals of the Burgundy
Crémant de Bourgogne were planted at the currently being certificated as offering region, namely Pinot noir and Chardonnay,
Domaine des nantelles. This plot enjoys an haute Valeur Environnementale (hVE) or express magnificent balance through these
exceptional location on a very well-drained high Environmental Value. This should be terroirs in the Molesme cuvée. Close by
plateau that is grassed to bring natural completed by the time we come to harvest. Auxerre, and opposite the Mont Lassois,
organic matter. These prairies had been where the Vix Vase was discovered, there
left fallow for years, and as a result, the The vines are planted in five different areas is another peak called La Grande Côte
site was granted immediate organic in Burgundy. From north to south, these are on whose gentle slopes grow more Louis
certification – an honor that is virtually the Auxerrois and the Domaine des nantelles, Bouillot vines. From above, they look like
unheard of. (17.5 hectares), the Châtillonnais and the a snail shell helix.
vines of Molesme (55 hectares), the Côte de
Direct planting on existing grassland is a nuits (17 hectares, the Côte de Beaune (17 The vines in Molesme are managed by head
first for Burgundy. The idea is to nourish hectares), and the Couchois (47 hectares). of Cultivation David Guichard, and the
the grass with organic elements, so that it climats here are extremely diverse in terms
nourishes the soil, which in turn, nourishes Louis Bouillot estates are unique in that of their expression. There are 40 different
the vines. This approach, which can be their northly location in the Burgundy plots, some with high vines and others low
compared to permaculture, is unique in region brings out the typical freshness of ones, some old plants and some young.
Burgundy, despite having widespread the fruit for an elegant and airy style of They represent the four main varietals and
appeal. however, certain conditions must sparkling wine. enjoy different exposures on very stony and
be met in order to leave the soil untouched. Molesme chalky Kimmeridgian soil. indeed, this is
the same soil that runs through the Aube
The vines dedicated to Louis Bouillot Crémant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and Chablis, which truly brings out the
de Bourgogne stretch from the Auxerrois This new national park between Champagne expression of white grape varietals. We
in the north to the Couchois in the south, and Burgundy is a cool limestone terroir
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