• Beauvernay parcel sits at high elevation (450 m) with full southern exposure

• All grapes are harvested by hand

• Vinification is natural, including whole-cluster fermentation for 8-12 days before pressing

• Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and cement tanks

• Aged in concrete tank

• Wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered

• The exact etymology of the name Beauvernay is unknown but the Chignard family has uncovered a few possible origins. The historical name for the hill on which this parcel resides is the “Côte de Beauvernay.” At the base of this hill, there is a small river and along the banks you’ll find “Verne” trees, a type of Alder. The hillside was therefore named for the trees at the base and the addition of “beau” is simply a term of endearment-hill with beautiful Alders or hill with beautiful view of Alders.