When cultivating our vines, we work with the plant rather than forcing it. Our method is based on two complementary pillars.
It’s all happening right here, just a few steps away. Take a look at the place as it is — the sound’s off, so it’s up to you to turn it on.
We start with the plant itself, then move on to everything around it: the soil, the water, the climate. Two scales, one approach — guiding rather than imposing.
The principle. In minute quantities, certain natural substances are used to help the vine mobilise its own defences against disease and water stress.
Preparation. The substance is diluted in water and then energised by agitation — an ancient method, without the addition of any synthetic chemical additives, which the estate is exploring and documenting as it makes its observations.
A holistic approach (Holon). We look after the ecosystem as a whole: the soil, water and the surrounding flora and fauna.
Attentiveness to natural rhythms. We observe the cycles of the seasons — and, for certain tasks, the lunar cycles — which accompany the rise of sap and the life of the plant.
People at the heart of it all. The winegrower’s day-to-day work and attention to detail are an integral part of the method.
Homeopathy is simple: water, natural substances, and letting nature take its course. We don’t impose anything on the vines; we simply support them.
Pruning is a choice that affects sap flow, future yield and the vine’s structure. We aim for balance: enough potential, but never too much. A well-managed vine becomes more consistent and long-lived.
In spring, we observe the dynamics of the site: sap flow, the vigour of the young shoots, foliage balance and soil activity. The aim is not to hasten the vine’s growth, but to strengthen its ability to regenerate itself.
Our grape harvest is not merely a harvest: it marks the culmination of a life cycle that we have supported without ever imposing our will upon it. With no external inputs, the vines have developed their own resilience; every bunch reflects this harmony. The stress experienced by the plant is reflected in the juice, and the juice in the brandy — so we harvest at just the right moment, with the utmost care.
A clear and straightforward winemaking process, without any artificial embellishments. Every decision serves the same purpose: to preserve the character of the fruit and the signature of the vintage. This base wine forms the foundation of the distillation process.
Distillation does not create anything: it simply intensifies what is already there. Distilling a wine produced using Holohoméopathie means distilling the purity of the terroir, without any chemical interference. We do not seek to correct the wine, but to enhance the life within it.
‘We have not sought to alter nature; we have concentrated it.’
A spirit produced using Holohoméopathie possesses such intrinsic strength that it needs no embellishment from wood chips or additives: it needs a partner – the oak. Just as we respect the terroir of the vineyard, we respect that of the forest — every grain of wood acts as a lung for our brandy.
‘The wood does not impart its flavour to the Cognac: it allows it to become what it already is.’
Our grape juices, liqueurs and Cognacs are not merely products of the land: they are vehicles for balance. You are savouring a terroir freed from its chemical shackles – a pure and vibrant expression of life.
We choose to listen, harmonise and connect — to support the vines rather than constrain them.
Discover Holon, our living terroir in Genté — where the method has its roots. Or write to us to discuss it in person.
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Genté · Grande Champagne — Est. 2024
