Only fine grapes make great wines
Philippe trusts experience over science and he knows each plot like the back of his hand.
Since 2010, he has followed bio-dynamic principles enabling his vines to achieve a natural balance and best resist the varied trials and tribulations of the growing season.
The soils are ploughed and pruned shoots are ground up and mulched to enrich biodiversity. The use of tractors is limited as initial trimmings are carried out manually with shears. A caterpillar tractor equipped with an auger and a grinder are also used. Harvesting is manual and requires a team of 25 persons for a week.
Elegance and richness of the Chardonnay
Following harvesting by hand, the grapes are pressed whole and intact. Philippe’ s aim is to produce wholesome, easy-to-drink white wines displaying all the finesse and richness of the Chardonnay grape with as little intervention as possible – neither pumping nor manhandling. Philippe allows the must to gently and naturally aerate which prevents the future wine from oxidizing. Any sulphur will be added later during vinification.
Alcoholic fermentation takes place in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks to retain freshness and preserve fruity aromas thanks to strict temperature control. The wines are racked into barrels as the alcoholic fermentation finishes but prior to malolactic fermentation and subsequent ageing.
All wines are aged in 300 and 350- litre barrels for 10 to 11 months prior to a resting period of 6 months in tank. Bottling takes place with neither fining nor filtration.
For several years Philippe has preferred hand bottling by gravity for his finest appellations.
White wines
Puligny-Montrachet Premier cru Les PucellesPuligny-Montrachet Premier cru Les Folatières
Puligny-Montrachet Rue Rousseau
Puligny-Montrachet Les Corvées des Vignes
Meursault Premier cru Les Charmes
Meursault Les Narvaux
Meursault
Saint-Aubin Premier cru Les Murgers des Dents de Chien
Bourgogne Chardonnay
Bourgogne Aligoté
Red wines
Coteaux BourguignonsManaging 6 hectares, Philippe can count on a wealth of “savoir-faire” acquired over the years and he trusts his innate rural commonsense.
The plots