Famille Messager Germain - Bourgogne Chardonnay Famille Messager Germain - Bourgogne Chardonnay

Founded in 2023 and located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of Burgundy's prestigious terroirs, the Famille Messager-Germain estate embodies the excellence and passion handed down from generation to generation. Adèle Germain and Simon Messager, heirs to two emblematic winemaking families, have combined their strengths and expertise to create an exceptional estate. Originally from the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune respectively, they have been immersed in vine-growing since childhood. After learning modern farming and winemaking techniques at Domaine Robert Groffier Père & Fils, Simon returned to his roots. Currently armed with 3 hectares of domaine vineyards and 2 hectares of négoce within the appellation, Simon is producing bottlings from the Coteaux, Bourgogne, and Fixin appellations. His bright bouncy reds and mineral-dense whites exemplify what these lush soils can yield. His focus on quality begins in his 100% organically farmed vineyards, where he spends most of the time. Convinced that the key to quality lies in the quality of the grapes, Adèle and Simon pay meticulous attention to their vines. For the last three years, they have been growing organically, and have observed with satisfaction a noticeable difference at harvest time: grapes with richer, more expressive and explosive aromas. Pays particular attention to the pruning of the vines, which is essential to their development. Drawing on their expertise, Simon and Adèle favour single Guyot pruning for 80% of their vines. This technique, combined with long pruning, enables the vines to retain a long cane, thereby encouraging strong disbudding. This clever practice helps to regulate fruit density, improve the effectiveness of treatments and encourage fruit ripening. The rest of the vines are pruned using the cordon de royat method, offering a diversity of shapes adapted to each plot. The canes are positioned facing the prevailing wind to prevent damage to the new shoots and buds. Treatments are carried out with a caterpillar to prevent the soil from compacting, thereby preserving its structure and fertility. They are preferably scheduled early in the morning or late in the evening, to avoid the most intense hours of sunshine and to limit the risk of burns to the leaves. Adèle and Simon endeavour to maximise the time between treatments, with the aim of minimising the use of phytosanitary products and preserving the ecological balance of the vineyard. They also adapt their treatments according to the specific needs of the vines and the weather conditions, adopting a reasoned approach that respects the environment. Committed to revealing the full potential of the Fixin appellation, Adèle and Simon strive to prove that this land produces wines of remarkable elegance. Their ambition is to put Fixin back among the great names of the Côte de Nuits, thanks to their know-how and passion. That's why each parcel of vines is treated with the utmost care, according to its own characteristics and with absolute respect for the terroir. This meticulous approach allows us to express all the authenticity and diversity of Burgundy's terroirs. Beyond their various Fixin-based cuvées Simon will be making some impressive bottling from Nuits-Saint-Georges and Gevery-Chambertin starting with the 2023 vintage.