Plots 13 & 14 in the forest
A protected natural ensemble – forest, water and wine in harmony
Our land has been a protected area since December 30, 1975. We work organically – on the path to regenerative agriculture – and give nature time so that our vines can develop their own character.
The forest frames our plots like a natural cathedral: it dampens winds, regulates the microclimate, and provides corridors for wildlife. Our status as a nature reserve obligates us – and provides our vines with an environment where balance is the norm. Old trees, deadwood, hedges, and field margins create a living structure that prevents disease and strengthens the vineyard's resilience.
La Suite aux Conseillans lies at the edge of a forest, interspersed with springs, meadows, and rows of vines – a mosaic that breathes diversity. Its status as a protected nature reserve since December 30, 1975, safeguards habitats and makes nature our most reliable partner in viticulture. We promote beneficial insects, protect the soil, practice cover cropping, and consider water our most precious resource. This is how we create wines of tranquility, depth, and clarity – and with a subtle echo of our music.
what we stand for
Ecological & Regenerative
Soil preparation, permanent greening, hedge maintenance
biodiversity
Retreats, flowering areas, promotion of beneficial insects
Water awareness
Buffer zones, erosion control, careful management of springs
Time & Maturity
In this environment, wines are created with tranquility, depth and clarity.
Think regeneratively, act ecologically
We follow ecological principles and are deliberately developing towards regenerative agriculture . This means understanding the soil as an organism, building humus, and reducing interventions. Permanent cover crops stabilize the soil structure, roots aerate it, and mycorrhizae create a network. Hedges, wildflower strips, and mature trees promote beneficial insects – prevention instead of intervention.
Strengthen soil life
Minimal cultivation, compost, tolerate spontaneous flora
Promoting beneficial insects
Hedge maintenance, nesting and insect aids, flowering windows throughout the year
gentle plant health
Observe, take preventative measures, act sparingly
Harvesting with a discerning eye
Quality over quantity – each vintage follows nature, not the calendar.
Bees & Sheep
Bees are our ambassadors for biodiversity – they pollinate flowering plants and transform the vineyard into a garden. Sheep graze gently between the rows during the cooler months, barely disturbing the soil and closing nutrient cycles. During the bud and young shoot phase, we allow the vines to rest – at this time, the grass remains outside the rows.
Water & Springs
Springs and small streams are the invisible conductors of our terroir. Buffer zones, vegetation, and stable soils prevent erosion and runoff. We gather experience, observe flow paths, and act according to the principle: conserve water, don't consume it. In this way, the ecosystem remains in motion – but in balance.
our wildlife
a selection of our diverse wildlife
hoopoe
Genet
A good vineyard is a garden with many stages. In ours, it's not just the vines that perform: the fire salamander glistens in the damp leaves, the red Apollo butterfly dances above clearings, and the genet glides silently by at night. Hedges, wildflower strips, and shady ponds set the rhythm – we follow and keep the pace steady. This is how wines with depth mature, wines that don't drown out the surrounding symphony, but rather allow it to resonate.
Red Apollo
Fire salamander
FAQ Nature
Guided walks are available upon request. Certain areas remain reserved for wildlife – we'd be happy to show you the most beautiful paths.
Yes, in the vineyard, on a leash, outside the rows of vines and not near the bees. Unfortunately not in the tasting room or the wine cellars – thank you for your understanding.
Especially during the winter months. During the budding phase, the animals stay outside the rows to protect young shoots.
Yes. We work in accordance with the breeding and flowering phases. Please respect cordoned-off areas.