{"id":16610,"date":"2021-05-31T10:19:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T08:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.chateaudechamprenard.com\/sustainable-viticulture\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:15:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T17:15:41","slug":"sustainable-viticulture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chateaudechamprenard.com\/en\/sustainable-viticulture\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Viticulture"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sustainable viticulture
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Champ-Renard, a former medieval castle in the Beaujolais region, also offers red and white wines with no added sulfites, thanks to its historic vineyard and authentic Beaujolais cellar<\/a>, which dates back to the 18th century.<\/p>

Taken over by Fabienne Vilain and Denis Garnier in 2014 after a long period of inactivity, the Champ-Renard estate in Blac\u00e9 has become an eco-friendly vineyard based on sustainable viticulture<\/strong> that prioritizes biodiversity and careful observation of the vineyard plots.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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An Ethical and Eco-Friendly Wine-Growing Project<\/h2>\n\nAfter purchasing the Ch\u00e2teau de Champ-Renard in 2014, the entrepreneurial couple Fabienne Vilain and Denis Garnier had to completely restructure its vineyard, which is located around the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s walls and had been neglected for years. The first step was to treat the vines in an effort to save as many as possible and allow the winery to get off to a good start. <\/p> \n\nHowever, once this first step is complete, these new winemakers begin to question their approach and the impartiality of their supplier. They then embark on a long learning process to adopt eco-responsible practices that respect the environment and biodiversity. <\/p>\n\nThey are supported by the Rh\u00f4ne Chamber of Agriculture and its technical expert, who visits weekly to advise and guide them in their practices: they use cover crops and organic products, allowing insects to return to the area. The goal: to avoid chemical treatments as much as possible and permanently eliminate the most harmful products. <\/p>\n\nOver the years, the Champ-Renard estate has earned several certifications that serve as a testament to its reliability and quality: Terra Vitis in 2018, HVE3 (High Environmental Value, Level 3) in 2019\u2026<\/p> \n\nThe first label focuses on a comprehensive approach to eco-responsible viticulture<\/strong>, ranging from the vineyards to bottling, and taking health considerations into account. HVE3, on the other hand, is a certification focused on biodiversity and vineyard management. The landscape of the farm (agroforestry) plays a key role in this certification: the presence of trees and shrubs contributes to the richness of the environment and the soil. This environmental quality is then reflected in the final product. However, only 1,900 vineyards in France are currently HVE-certified. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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From Vine to Glass: A 360\u00b0 Approach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCurrently undergoing renovations to modernize its tasting rooms and winemaking facilities, the Champ-Renard estate is constantly evolving, while never straying from its unique approach that combines viticulture and sustainable development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\nCurrently in its first year of transitioning to organic farming, the estate has, for example, purchased a straddle tractor for its oldest vineyards, as well as various tilling tools capable of adapting to both wide and narrow rows, to ensure soil cultivation and production methods that respect the soil and the ecosystem.<\/p> \n\nThis commitment goes hand in hand with the preservation and promotion of the heritage of this exceptional historic site, which was once owned by the lords of Beaujeu and even hosted Thomas Jefferson during a brief visit. Today, the ch\u00e2teau hosts seminars and family receptions, as well as tourists visiting the region to discover the wines of Beaujolais. Champ-Renard offers private tastings of its wines and various wine-related activities. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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