The adventure began by the purchase of a fallow hillside in June 2016, Vézelay. Then in January 2017, we took over two plots of vines (2.70 ha), whose grapes were harvested. Brought during 3 years to the local cooperative cellar.

In December 2019, the Domaine Sainte Madeleine was born (8 partners support the project including François, employee of the property). of the estate, works in the vines). 2020 is our first vintage! In spring 2020, we planted 1 ha of vines; and 1.30 ha the following year. Then resumption of three new plots in 2022 and 2023. Today, the estate represents approximately 7 ha.

Well exposed hillsides, clay-limestone soils dating from the Jurassic, and the proximity to of the Morvan massif, make Vézelay an exceptional terroir. The Vézelay appellation is the 44th AOC Village of Burgundy, since 2017. Vézelay wines are composed of: 100% grape variety Chardonnay.

We produce five single-plot vintages: Vézelay, Vézelay Les Saulniers, Vézelay Le Clos , white Burgundy La Côte de Chauffour and red Burgundy Le Clos. Our wines are certified organic or in conversion because plots are taken over.

The cultivation is organic in the vineyards. Working the vines with a tracker. We have steep slopes. 35-40%. We use compost as an amendment. Size with the lunar calendar. Bottling also.

We are currently vinifying in the cellar of another estate in the appellation: La Cadette, while we set up our future cellar. The cellar will be located à term at Tharoiseau. The harvests are carried out manually with friends and family and the vinifications are natural.

The grapes are brought directly into the press. Pressing whole bunches. No yeasting, light filtration on earth before bottling. no inputs. The Malos engage naturally.

We have the desired start from the start. integrate ahuman dimension into this adventure. We call on several times a year, for certain work in the vineyards and for the harvest, to people from theGENESES association(Professional and social reintegration association, based in Paray le Monial, in 71).

Information

Domain Name:
Domaine Sainte Madeleine
Winemaker's Name:
Blandine et Alexandre Le Corguillé
Country:
France
Region:
Bourgogne
Appellations:
AOC Bourgogne, AOC Vézelay
Farming:
Organic (Ecocert)
Grape varieties:
Chardonnay, Pinot noir

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The adventure began by the purchase of a fallow hillside in June 2016, V&eacute;zelay. Then in January 2017, we took over two plots of vines (2.70 ha), whose grapes were harvested. Brought during 3 years to the local cooperative cellar.
In December 2019, the&nbsp;Domaine Sainte Madeleine&nbsp;was born (8 partners support the project including Fran&ccedil;ois, employee of the property). of the estate, works in the vines).&nbsp;2020 is our first vintage!&nbsp;In spring 2020, we planted 1 ha of vines; and 1.30 ha the following year. Then resumption of&nbsp; three new plots in 2022 and 2023.&nbsp; Today, the estate represents approximately 7 ha.
Well exposed hillsides, clay-limestone soils dating from the Jurassic, and the proximity to of the Morvan massif, make V&eacute;zelay an&nbsp;exceptional terroir. The V&eacute;zelay appellation is the 44th AOC Village of Burgundy, since 2017. V&eacute;zelay wines are composed of: 100% grape variety Chardonnay.
We produce five single-plot vintages: V&eacute;zelay,&nbsp;V&eacute;zelay Les Saulniers, V&eacute;zelay Le Clos , white Burgundy La C&ocirc;te de Chauffour and red Burgundy Le Clos.&nbsp;Our wines are certified&nbsp;organic&nbsp;or in conversion because plots are taken over.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The cultivation is organic in the vineyards. Working the vines with a tracker. We have steep slopes. 35-40%. We use compost as an amendment. Size with the lunar calendar. Bottling also.
We are currently vinifying in the cellar of another estate in the appellation: La Cadette, while we set up our future cellar. The cellar will be located&nbsp; &agrave; term at Tharoiseau. The harvests are carried out manually with friends and family and the vinifications are natural.
The grapes are brought directly into the press. Pressing whole bunches. No yeasting, light filtration on earth before bottling. no inputs. The Malos engage naturally.
We have the desired start from the start. integrate ahuman dimension into this adventure. We call on several times a year, for certain work in the vineyards and for the harvest, to people from theGENESES association(Professional and social reintegration association, based in Paray le Monial, in 71).

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