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Vallée du Rhône

Domaine les Chenêts

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(6 customer reviews)
In 1961, after his military service in Algeria, Raymond ran a small fruit farm in the commune of Mercurol. At that time, peach production was already experiencing serious difficulties and, one fine day, he decided to eradicate almost all his peach trees and replace them with vines. He then pla... Find out more
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In 1961, after his military service in Algeria, Raymond ran a small fruit farm in the commune of Mercurol. At that time, peach production was already experiencing serious difficulties and, one fine day, he decided to eradicate almost all his peach trees and replace them with vines. He then planted an area of around 3 ha. In 1970, he bought the property with his wife Monique. He tried his hand at the cooperative, but soon realized that it was in his best interests to remain independent. He invested, planted, perfected his skills, vinified and sold his production to the wine trade, thereby obtaining serious references for the quality of his wine. In 1989, I (Etienne Berthoin), his son-in-law, set up a GAEC (Groupement Agricole d'Exploitation en Commun). Thanks to my father-in-law's experience and advice, I was able to assimilate all the information needed to work the vines and learn the mysteries of winemaking. Numerous professional encounters (oenologists, friends) enabled me to perfect my knowledge. In 1992, we decided to bottle for the first time, thus creating Domaine les Chenêts. In 1998, my wife Catherine and I took over the estate after my father-in-law retired. Today, my acreage covers 12.50ha of vines, composed of Syrah for the reds and Marsanne for the whites. The vines are trellised and harvested by hand. In 2000, we invested in a 4-hectare plot in Pont de L'Isère, a different terroir from Mercurol. In 2010, we switched from reasoned to organic viticulture. Three years of conversion are required to qualify for organic farming. Since 1961, the estate has continued to grow, modernize and evolve in line with consumer demand. We hope to continue in the same vein for many decades to come, perhaps with a son-in-law, who knows? Catherine and Etienne
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Mont Rousset Rouge 2015 Crozes-Hermitage not_rated
Mont Rousset Rouge 2013 Crozes-Hermitage not_rated
Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2014 Crozes-Hermitage not_rated
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