Chronicles of the estate.
Reflections on Holohoméopathie, the seasons of the vineyard and life on the estate at Genté — written in tune with the rhythm of the place, with no agenda other than that of life itself.
Charente distillation explained: copper stills, double heating and the ‘part du temps’
From wine to ‘brouillis’, from ‘brouillis’ to the heart of the still: the Charente distillation process explained from the cellar, step by step. Why copper? Why two distillations? And why taking time is not just a tradition but a necessity.
Pesticides and spirits: what’s (really) in a standard glass
What happens to the treatments applied to the vines once the grapes have been pressed, vinified and distilled? Neither an activist stance nor a denia…
Recette Mojito
Recette Mojito avec notre eau de vie blanche
Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne: how geology shapes the flavour in the glass
Two neighbouring vineyards, two types of limestone deposited by ancient seas — and two eaux-de-vie that are as different as night and day. With viney…
Journal of Life
Vineyard Diary — Summer in Genté: flowering, fruit set and care through the infinitely small
The first instalment of our field diary. In mid-June, the vines smell of lime blossom: the flowers are opening, and fruit set wil…
15 June 2026
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Philosophy & Method
Holohoméopathie, organic farming, biodynamics: what are the differences for the vineyard?
AB label, Demeter certification, Holohoméopathie: three approaches to organic farming that are often confused. This honest compar…
8 June 2026
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The estate newsletter.
As the seasons pass, we share updates on the progress of our vineyards, our work in the vineyard, and the unveiling of our first creations.
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