Offbeat Portrait No. 2: Our winemakers Benoit and Maxime

Portrait décalé n°2 : Nos vignerons Benoit et Maxime

Benoit and Maxime are the winery's cubs. They both work as vine nurserymen and winegrowers.

Not only do they produce plants, but they've also been cultivating vines in the communes of Saint Pierre d'Albigny and Freterive since 2019 (Benoit) and 2018 (Maxime). In September, they also participate in winemaking in the cellar. The two friends are also partners with their parents.



After a good toboggan run down the hills of Freterive,
They are always ready to host a tasting!

Their credo:

Never be late for an aperitif!

The Drawing of the Woods:

Pulling wood, or "unblotting" in Savoyard dialect, removes all the vine shoots cut during pruning. They are placed on the ground and then shredded. Organic matter is thus returned to the soil. In Savoie, burning wood is prohibited, even in vineyards!

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