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The Clos Florence vintage is the pure expression of our terroir. Made from carefully selected grape varieties, it stands out for its elegance and balance. This vintage is the fruit of local know-how in association with Damien MARTIN and a passion for viticulture.
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Grape varieties : Chardonnay.
Tasting notes: Fruity and floral aromas, with a mineral finish
Food and wine pairings: Ideal with seafood, fish, and cheeses.
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A pioneering estate in the Solutré-Pouilly and Fuissé area
The Solutré-Pouilly and Fuissé area is renowned for the exceptional quality of its white wines made from the Chardonnay grape. Although the “Pouilly-Fuissé” appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) was only officially recognized in 1936, vines have been grown here for several centuries. The Château de Saint-Léger archives suggest that the estate was one of the precursors of viticulture in the Pouilly-Fuissé area, contributing to the reputation of this emblematic wine region.
Saint-Léger and Fuissé: A Shared History
The winegrowing history of Château de Saint-Léger cannot be dissociated from that of Fuissé, with which it shared a close relationship. Records show that the seigneuries of Saint-Léger and Fuissé were administratively linked in the XVIIᵉ century. In 1647, Claude de Meaux, then owner of these lands, simultaneously held both seigneuries, a link that was maintained by his heirs, notably Anne Bernard in 1677 and Salomon Chesnard in 1684. This seigneurial union, motivated by matrimonial alliances and territorial consolidation strategies, explains why Château de Saint-Léger's viticulture is intimately linked to Fuissé's winegrowing history.
La Feuillette de Vin :
An ancient unit of measurement
The feuillette was a traditional unit of measurement in Burgundy, corresponding to around 114 liters of wine. This measure was commonly used to evaluate vineyard yields and set taxes or seigniorial rents in kind. Mention of this unit in the Château de Saint-Léger archives underlines the economic importance of viticulture for the estate as early as the XVIIᵉ century.
A centuries-old wine heritage
The origins of vine-growing at Domaine de Saint-Léger go back several centuries, testifying to the historical importance of viticulture in this region. As early as 1647, official documents mention the presence of vines on the estate. A census dated June 22, 1647 indicates that Claude de Meaux, then Lord of Saint-Léger, owned vineyard land, which represented a significant proportion of the estate's income. These records detail the château's resources, including vines whose production was estimated in “feuillettes” of wine.
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The Scourge of Phylloxera and the Recomposition of the Vineyard
Like many wine estates in France, Château de Saint-Léger was hard hit by the phylloxera crisis at the end of the XIXᵉ century. This parasite, which appeared in France in the 1860s, decimated a large part of the French vineyard, forcing winegrowers to uproot infected vines and replant grafted vines on resistant rootstocks. This disaster marked a turning point in the estate's winegrowing history, leading to the gradual disappearance of vine cultivation in Saint-Léger.
Relaunch of organic and sustainable farming
Following the impact of phylloxera, vine-growing was lost at Saint-Léger. Today, however, the estate has embarked on a process of viticultural revival, using a reasoned, organic approach. This approach aims to reconnect with the centuries-old heritage of the vine, while adopting practices that respect the environment and local ecosystems.
A Sustainable Viticultural Heritage
Historical records show that the cultivation of vines at Château Saint-Léger is deeply rooted, making this estate one of the pioneers of viticulture in the region. Thanks to this modern revival in organic viticulture, the estate is entering a new era while honoring its rich winegrowing past.