DOMAINE LES VIEUX MURS, France
At Domaine Les Vieux Murs, the 30-50 year old vines are planted in perfect balance to produce fruit of optimum ripeness. Jean-Paul has now been joined by in the family business his son Yannick, who travelled widely to broaden viticultural knowledge and is now earning himself an enviable reputation as a winemaker.
Viticulture
The Fuissé region in the south of Burgundy is 250-300 metres above sea level. The soil there is predominatly argilo-calcareous. At Fussiacus the average vine age is 25 years so that the plants are in balance and at their peak of production. The techniques are those of organic farming albeit not certified. The harvest here is by hand.
Winemaking
Traditional fermentation.
- Organic although not certified.
