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Ecocert, the certification of excellence!

The Domaine de la Vougeraie, which has used organic practices since its
creation in 1999, has opted for independent auditor Ecocert, which delivers
certification in France and more than 130 countries worldwide.

The pathway to obtaining this globally-recognized with what is found in the warehouse. Copper doses After their day’s work, the Ecocert representative
label involves genuine commitment, since the come under close scrutiny, since they are one of sends a report to headquarters, where the certification
demands are high at every stage. At the Domaine the basic vine-growing phytosanitary products. The manager validates it independently of certification,
de la Vougeraie, the idea of producing great wines Domaine de la Vougeraie keeps very detailed plot once 100% of the requirements have been met so
from the best terroirs treated with the utmost care records, which are checked against purchasing that the prestigious vine leaf can be used. If you
has been there from the start. The wines thus bear and stock levels. claim to be organic, you have to prove it!
the stamp of living soils, cultivated with respect The Comité Français d’Accréditation, a state-approved But after all that, it’s the wine that does the talking. Its
for nature, with the same state of mind from the laboratory, is responsible for monitoring sulfur, natural vibrancy comes from the clean, even holistic
vineyards to the cellar. analyzing samples taken from the estate once a year. practices of biodynamics, which is taking things a
This label is granted after three years of organic Another element that is closely is the document step further towards excellence than simple organic
cultivation and numerous unannounced checks in compliance. Labels must include appropriate cultivation, a quest for the sublime and intangible,
the vines. Ecocert agents regularly take leaf, cane wording, and the mention of organic agriculture always seeking greater depths from each terroir.
and soil samples, which are then analyzed in an must be compliant with European regulations. This little label encompasses all that.
independent laboratory to detect the presence of The Eurofeuille logo must be accompanied by the
any chemical products. Ecocert code (FR-BIO-01), along with information on
The annual visit and its administrative side approve the origin of the product (Agriculture France), and
the certification. This includes auditing invoices of can only be used if it is certified organic.
all vine treatments, and checking stock on the books

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