Viticulture
At the end of the 19th century, vines were cultivated on more than half of Campagnac's lands, under the umbrella of Vin de Domme. Although red wine is generally more popular, white wine has always played a significant role in the region. Given the similarity of our soil to that of great Chablis vineyards, we decided to replant our domaine with white grape varieties.
The first two parcels planted at Pouchou in 2009 were Chardonnay. A third plot was planted in 2012 with Viognier, followed by one plot of Sauvignon and another of Viognier.
There are 5.5 hectares planted in total:
- Chardonnay, 2 ha
- Viognier, 2.5 ha
- Sauvignon, 1 ha
Since the conversion of our meadows into vines, the soil has been treated solely according to organic farming rules, including mechanical weeding and hand-harvesting.
Biodiversity helps nature protect our vines from disease, for example by allowing grass to grow between the rows.
The quality requirements we aim for have an impact on vine size and yields, which remain below average and do not exceed 40 hl per hectare.
Wine-making
The grapes are picked by hand, carefully sorted and placed in crates. These crates are then stored in a cold room before pressing.
The juice from the cold pressing is settled in stainless steel vats and then fermented in oak barrels. Because these operations are carried out at low temperature, oxidation is limited and aromas are preserved to the greatest extent possible.
Depending on the development of the wine, some vintages may then undergo malolactic fermentation in order to promote the appearance of more complex aromas.
Our advisors and partners
- Eric DUCLAUD, oenologist, formerly Director of the Vin de Domme cellar.
- Frederic THIOLLET, oenologist, Director of the Wine Analysis Laboratory in Prayssac.
- Alain LACOTTE, our cellar master.
- AgroBio Perigord, supporting our development projects.
- ECOCERT, assisting us with our organic certification.