A family story
FAMILY AND RESPECT FOR NATURE
It was in 1975 that the following appeared in the Burgundy landscape:Chantal Lescure estateNamed after the owner's surname, it developed quite rapidly and became known for the quality of its wines.
With her husbandXavier Marchand de GramontChantal Lescure is raising awareness among her children.Aymeric and Thibaultto viticulture. Thus, naturally, her sons took over the reins upon their mother's death in 1996.
A complete overhaul of the vineyard and its maintenance and winemaking methods was undertaken immediately upon the takeover. The vineyard is cultivated in a way thatbiologicalSince its creation, it was Chantal Lescure's children who obtained certification in 2009. Beyond these major changes, the arrival of cellar master François Chavériat marked a significant turning point. Indeed, he was committed to perfecting each vintage while ensuring respect for nature and the vines.
Organic viticulture
TRUTH, PURITY, AUTHENTICITY, NATURE
Domaine Chantal Lescure is located in a strip of 20 appellations between Chambolle-Musigny and Volnay, in Burgundy. Between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, the estate's 18 hectares are remarkable for the diversity of their terroirs.
The vineyards cultivate Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay grape varieties. They share a soil that is calcareous, clay-limestone, clay-silt, and stony. The diverse exposures enjoyed by each vineyard plot contribute to the unique character of the grapes grown by the estate. As explainedFrançois ChavériatThe Burgundian climate allows the berries toto gorge on energy.
The vineyard of the estateChantal LescureIt is cultivated using certified organic viticulture. Guided by their mantra of "truth, purity, authenticity, nature," the winemakers tend the vineyard without influencing the growth of the grapes. This approach has proven successful, as they consistently surpass each vintage.
Living wines
A LOW-INTERVENTION WINEMAKING PROCESS
After a hand-harvesting, the winemakers rigorously sort the grapes. The berries are then placed in vats for cold pre-fermentation. Malolactic maceration takes place in closed, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. These modern tools allow for segmented vinification, enabling a more individualized approach to the terroir and the specific characteristics of each grape variety. The wines are then moved to the estate's cellars for aging. They are placed in oak barrels, with the percentage of new oak rarely exceeding 50%. The majority of the barrels are new oak, typically around 30%. Aging lasts between 16 and 20 months.
The winemaking process is traditional and minimally interventionist. Indigenous yeasts, for example, are an integral part of the winemaking process. Thus, the cellar master,François Chavériat,links modern winemaking tools with tradition in winemaking.
During the tasting, the wines ofChantal Lescure estateThey aim to be fruity, deep and captivating. In white or red, the estate subtly reveals the complexity of the Burgundy terroir.
