#WinegrowerPortrait : Julien RICHARD
On January 30th, 2023, at the end of the Coupe des Crus de Saint-Emilion, 24 wines were designated “Coups de Cœur 2023” by a jury of professionals!
What is your role on the property?
As a manager, I’m the Swiss Army knife of the estate. But what means the most to me is the care given to the vines and the quality of the wines.
Can you tell us more about your wine estate?
A 10-hectare clay-limestone hillside facing south and south-east. This property, acquired in 2013, has been converted to our cultivation methods, which are as natural as possible to express the full potential of the terroir.
YOU ARE ONE OF THE 24 "COUPS DE CŒUR 2023" OF THE SAINT-EMILION WINES. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT IT?
"This is the reward for all the efforts made since we acquired the property."
Can you tell us about the awarded vintage?
Our aim is for this vintage to perfectly express the quality of this great terroir. In other words, ripe, luscious fruit and a mouth-feel with fine, elegant tannins and a lovely freshness provided by the limestone.
Can you suggest a food and wine pairing with this vintage?
Grilled meat is the perfect accompaniment.
Did you know …?
Conversion to organic farming and eco-pasturing from January to March with sheep. We use as little sulphite as possible to express the fruit.
#WinegrowerPortrait : Julien RICHARD
To conclude
We will strive to make this a great wine that is accessible and appreciated, and to promote it throughout the world.