Winery · Merfy

Chartogne-Taillet

In Merfy since 1870, Domaine Alexandre Chartogne (taken over in 2006) uses traditional biodynamic methods, continuing seven generations of heritage inspired by 7th-century Benedictine monks.

What to do there

TourChartogne-Taillet: Sheep in the VineyardsTwo black sheep eat weeds between vines. Chickens control pests. Horses plow the soil. No herbicides. No pesticides. Alexandre Chartogne took over in 2006 and went biodynamic before it was trendy. Peter Liem named it one of the top 10 grower houses. Hip wine bars fight for allocation.

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