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to promote biodiversity and the environment”, he
says. “The vines are managed sustainably with a
focus on reintroducing ancient farming techniques
such as hoeing”. Two thirds of the estate are planted
with vines reaching 2 metres in height, with row
spacing of 2.5 metres. This planting technique
creates a healthier environment, reducing disease
pressure and plant protection product usage.
LAURENT AND CLÉMENTINE VOCORET
YVON AND LAURENT VOCORET:
EXCELLENCE IN CHABLIS
Yvon and Laurent Vocoret love their job, which has
provided the common thread for 5 generations
of their family. “Our family has been a part of the
history of winegrowing in the heart of Chablis since
1713”, says Yvon Vocoret. The story began with winegrower
Jean Vocoret, and over the years the fruits,
nobility and passion of producing wine have been
passed down the generations. “For 40 years, we
have been using organic amendments, which forces
our soil to transform organic matter into mineral
matter to provide nourishment for the vines.
Producing sustainably guarantees a quality crop”.
For the past three years, the estate has switched to
tillage and hoeing in order to do away with weed
killers and put a cap on spraying, thereby treating
the soils with respect. “This requires a great deal
of monitoring to ensure the quality of the harvest
and the lifespan of vines in good health”, explains
Laurent Vocoret. “We no longer use anti-botrytis
or grey rot treatments. This way, the grapes ripen
harmoniously and develop finer and richer skins
that promote better quality must”.
A FUTURE WINEGROWER
DOMAINE VINCENT WENGIER:
AN UNFAILING COMMITMENT
Vineyards here are managed in narrow rows, typical
of the region. After ramping up its commitment to
environmentally-friendly techniques, the estate is
converting to organic, and will be a fully-fledged
organic producer by the 2023 harvest. The family
estate grows 25 hectares of vines, spread over five
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