Côtes de la Molière

Côtes de la Molière Isabelle & Bruno Perraud

Domaine Côtes de la Molière was established in 1987 and has grown over the years. Starting with 1.5 hectares, it now comprises multiple small hillside plots (17 in total), covering an area of 8.5 hectares, in appellations such as Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais Villages red and white, as well as Vin de France.

The estate has been officially certified organic since 2002 and biodynamic by Demeter since 2018, and has been certified as a natural winemaking method since the creation of the Natural Wine Defense Syndicate. Bruno, who represents the 6th generation of winemakers in his family, was joined in 1989 by Isabelle.

In 1999, Bruno suffered severe poisoning from an insecticide, and that's when they both decided to stop using all synthetic chemicals in the vineyards. The transition to organic farming was abrupt but vital. Bruno relearned his craft. He even says he's changed it entirely. Plowing, mowing, hoeing, and treatments with herbal teas. Eco-grazing has been in place for a year now with a flock of sheep. They listen, they feel, they act according to the needs of the vines. Life is slowly returning to their plots. They feel good here… There are flowers of every color, aromatic herbs, it smells wonderful, the soil has become loose and welcoming.

Yields are rather low, but the grapes are beautiful. We make the wines we love. Of course, the work is harder. We spend more time on it. But it's a choice we both make. Hand-harvested, whole-cluster maceration in vats, indigenous yeasts, no added sulfur. Slow pressing. Aged in vats. Bottled unfiltered. We focus on finesse, length, and elegance, not extraction.

Information

Domain Name:
Côtes de la Molière
Winemaker's Name:
Isabelle & Bruno Perraud
Country:
France
Region:
Beaujolais
Appellations:
AOP Bourgogne Aligoté, AOP Fleurie, AOP Moulin à Vent, Vin de France, AOP Morgon, AOC Pouilly Fuissé, AOP Saint-Véran, Mâcon-Villages, Vin De France, Beaujolais Villages, Beaujolais Villages Nouveau, AOP Saint-Amour, AOP Bourgogne Blanc, AOP Brouilly, Beaujolais, Vin de France nouveau
Farming:
Organic / Biodynamic (Bureau Veritas, Demeter, Vin Méthode Nature)
Grape varieties:
Gamay, Chardonnay, Clairette, Sauvignon Blanc, Aligoté, Clairette Blanche, Grenache, Syrah