Laure CARTIER and Jean-Baptiste DEROCHE
Winemakers: Jean-Baptiste Deroche and Laure Cartier
Region: Auvergne
City: Neschers
Grape varieties : gamay, pinot noir
Surface Winery: 17 ha
Annual production:
Certification: organic wine (AB)
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According to the vulcanologist Pierre Lavina, the vineyard of Winery Miolanne, located between Clermont-Ferrand and Issoire, would be the only one to have this type of volcanic and clay-limestone subsoil... with Vesuvius! Jean-Baptiste Deroche and Laure Cartier want to respect the fauna and flora by limiting inputs as much as possible, both in the vineyard and in the winemaking process. Here, the environment is at the centre of their concerns. The objective is, in the long term, to no longer use synthetic products. What a good idea! Holder of a BTS in viticulture-oenology in Bordeaux, a degree in law and wine management in Narbonne and finally a diploma in oenology, the young winemaker has also made his mark as a vineyard manager in several estates in the south of France. As for Laure, she is the daughter of winemaker (organic) and has a degree in eco-consulting. | During a trip to Auvergne, they discovered the local wines, in particular those of Winery Miolanne, based in Neschers and then run by the couple of the same name, Odette and Gilles. One thing leading to another, Jean-Baptiste and Laure learn that Winery is looking for a buyer. After a moment of reflection, they throw themselves into the water in 2012. With this decision, they surprise their entourage. But they are certain that they will succeed, thanks in particular to the quality of the terroir. In order to take advantage of and work this unique 17-hectare vineyard (6 planted for the moment), the couple immediately decided to switch to organic conversion to encourage the development of Pinot Noir and Gamay. |