1935
Rene takes over the family farm, following in the footsteps of his father, Alphonse. He cultivates the vines and sells his harvest to merchants in Beaune.
1947
The purchase of the first winery and cellar in Rue de Ley.
1960
Michel and Rémi, two of five brothers, join their father. They then enlarge the estate by acquiring plots across several villages (Savigny, Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Echevronne). They mechanise the work in the vineyard, which allows them to farm about twenty hectares.
1972
The first bottles are sold.
1991
Pascal joins the family business.
2008
Pascal takes over the entire estate and is joined by his wife Caroline, who takes charge of the administrative work. He decides to bottle 100% of the crop. He invests in new and high-performance equipment, allowing him to combine traditional know-how and new technologies in order to offer high-quality wines.
New faces and a new chapter in the story
2017
Audrey and Jean-Baptiste, their children, join the estate. With plenty of experience in France and abroad, they bring new wine techniques, and develop export sales. Committed to their heritage and aware of new climate challenges, they work in a reasoned manner, respecting the terroirs and traditions.
2021
High Environmental Value Level 3 certification reinforces the spirit of the estate: encouraging biodiversity and preserving the environment.
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Théophile, the third child, completes his studies in viticulture and oenology. With a thirst for discovery and a willingness to learn, he is now putting his knowledge into practice in France and abroad.