Isabelle & Bruno Perraud

'Cote Du Py' Morgon 2018

Health of the vineyard and health of the people who work it are the priority for Isabelle and Bruno Perraud. When they began farming their Beaujolais estate in the late ‘80s, Isabelle and Bruno did so conventionally (meaning they used a number of herbicides and pesticides in their vineyards). When Bruno fell seriously ill in 1999 as a result of chemical exposure, they reconsidered their approach. They began with organics in 2002 and as of 2018 were certified biodynamic.

The 8.5-hectare estate now includes vineyards in Morgon, Moulin à Vent, and the Mâconnais. They treat their wine with the minimal interventionist approach, opting for old barrels or stainless steel, and semi-carbonic fermentations are preferred. A touch of sulfur is added prior to bottling just to keep it clean.