Christophe started his career as a chef, he never studied winemaking. Instead, he learnt on the job with his uncle, the late Marcel Lapierre. With his help, Christophe started his own business in 1999 as a micro-négoce based in Cercié at the base of Mount Brouilly.

Christophe shares the same philosophy as his uncle, for low intervention, minimum sulphur, and sheer hard work. He focuses primarily on purchasing pristine organic grapes from Beaujolais growers with whom he has long supply contracts; many have been working with him since day one.

Through his meticulous work and philosophy, he is reshaping the classic way of thinking of bought in grapes. He also owns a vineyard in Fleurie called Les Labourons, which he cultivates using organic methods. Les Labourons is a higher altitude vineyard in Fleurie on the Julienas and Chenas border. This lieu dit produces more ethereal wines.

Beaujolais Villages comes from two plots situated in La Chapelle de Guinchay in the Northern (Burgundy) part of the region and the other in the up and coming probably soon to be Cru Lantignié,

Cote de Brouilly produces a darker and fruitier style on the famous “Pierre Bleue” soil (Métatufs and Métadiorites). Vinified in 228L old Barrels for 6 months.

Moulin a Vent on his part is a mix of 4 small plot, therefore the soils are complex from pink Granite “Gore”, Manganese, and soft granite.

His century old cellar is on the outskirts of Cercié, conveniently situated for all the appellations he vinifies. Carbonic fermentation occurs at ground level and all the maturation happens in the old cellar underneath; all barrels are filled using gravity.

The wines express all aspects of what quality Beaujolais stands for: bonhomie, good times, and an invitation to share a good meal with friends. It is an honour to be representing him in the UK.