At a Glance

  • Size: 5 ha (12.35 ac)
  • Variety: Gamay
  • Vine Age: Planted in 2001 (3 ha), 2007 (1 ha), and 2016 (1 ha)
  • Terroir: Located in Champdieu, 50% on volcanic soils and 50% on classic diorite granite. 240-420m altitude.
  • Viticulture: Organic (certified, 2001) and Biodynamic (certified, 2009)
  • Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, 7-10 day ambient yeast fermentation in stainless steel tank with no added SO2. Aged for 3-6 months in stainless steel tank. Minimal SO2 added after malolactic fermentation and before bottling (approx. 15 ppm free SO2), filtered.

Additional Info

"La Madone" is the name of the volcano above the village of Champdieu.