Since arriving at the estate in 2008, Raphaël Saint-Cyr, representing the fourth generation of winemakers in his family, has continuously worked to develop and grow his parent's estate: conversion to organic agriculture, single vineyard cuvées aged on fine lees for extended time (6 to 18 months), wild yeasts, finely-tuned extraction - a far cry from the Beaujolais primeurs.
As part of the new, dynamic and ambitious generation of winemakers in the region, Raphaël strives above all else to make his Beaujolais wines the most authentic representation of their famous pierres dorées (golden stones) terroir.
His cuvées are elegant and superbly refined, the fruit structure is balanced and the body is soft and lush. The biodynamic approach is on mind. Raphaël is meticulous about his vines, and his wife Karine is eager to support him in this transition.
A great winemaker in the making.
Family estate since 4 generations
Location : Anse
Area : 25 hectars on the famous pierres dorées (golden stones)
Use of the vineyard : organic farming (ecocert 2011) and biodynamic farming with horses plowing
Grapes : gamay, chardonnay, sauvignon
Vinifications : indigeous yeasts, natural fermentation with no intrants, ageing in barrels / stainless steel vats /concrete tanks, light sulphiting at bottling
