Maison VALETTE

Maison Valette Several generations of natural winegrowers

Baptiste and his brother Philippe Valette Philippe’s wife Cécile, represent the third generation of winemakers to tend the vineyards at Winery Maison Valette. The entire Winery located in Burgundy, and the vineyards have all been cultivated using organic farming methods for nearly 20 years!

The 15 hectares on Chaintré, as well as a few plots on Vinzelles, are exploited by true enthusiasts who "accompany" their wine naturally for a better expression of an exceptional terroir. Marketed only when they feel they are ready, the 7 cuvées, mostly old Chardonnay, are a delight of complexity, balance and precision, each with its own character.

Organic and natural wines

At Maison Valette, the clay-limestone or siliceous soils are aerated by plowing or covered with grass, depending on the plot. Once drained in this way, they regain the microbial life necessary for the vines’ good health and “freedom,” as Philippe puts it.

Yields are reduced and the grapes, tasted on the vine to determine their ripeness, are delicately picked by hand in small crates and placed directly into the pneumatic press. The juice flows by gravity into stainless steel vats without the addition of sulphur. The next step is one of the most original experiences in the region: the maturing in barrels on fine lees can last up to 72 months (for the 'Mr Noly' cuvée).

Maison Valette—a must-visit for all lovers of great natural Chardonnays! We highly encourage you to try their natural wines.

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