Céline & Armand VERNUS
Our Domain
Located on the hillside of Combiaty, like a belvedere perched in the middle of the vineyards in the heart of BEAUJOLAIS, our 17-hectare estate represents the 6th generation of winegrowers in the family whose know-how has been the only heritage; Artisans of the vine, it is a real passion that drives us, from working the vines to marketing our wines in France and abroad. The Estate now offers 6 of the 10 Crus of Beaujolais, Chardonnays and sparkling wines.
The harvest is 100% manual.
The particularity of the Domaine is the destemming to obtain round and silky tannins.
Our Cuvées are vinified in plots to keep the typicality of the Terroir.
Long vatting periods of 14 to 21 days for the reds in temperature-controlled vats are preferred to extract color, aromas and tannins.
Aging takes place in vats or barrels depending on the appellation.Our Know-ledges
It is undoubtedly in our vines, on our hillsides that we experience intensely this unique feeling of being at the service of the land and of each of our vines. From pruning, hard work of 4 months, to working the soil, planting or even harvesting, manual work is for all seasons with a very different know-how for each of them, making our job rich and diverse.
Winemaking
The particularity of our Domaine is the destemming of a harvest with an optimal phenolic maturity to obtain round and silky tannins.
Our Cuvées are worked in carbonic maceration and vinified in parcels to keep the typicality of each terroir.
For our Gamay, long vatting periods of 14 to 21 days in temperature-controlled vats are preferred to extract color, aromas and tannins. Aging takes place in vats or barrels depending on the appellation.
For Chardonnay, it is the control of (low) temperatures that guides our vinification.
Our cuvées
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Cuvée Alexis Beaujolais Blanc
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Fleur de Lys Bourgogne Blanc
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Brouilly
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Saint Amour
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Juliénas
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Chiroubles
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Morgon
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Moulin à Vent
Certificate
Followers of reasoned agriculture since always, our environmental commitment was recognized in 2019 with the HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. We have always been keen to work with respect for the land, people and the environment, reducing over the years the chemical inputs in the vineyard and in the winery.
Our clients
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INDIVIDUALS
Direct sales at the estate and trade fairs allow us to meet our real consumers, listen to them and share our passion for wine.
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PROFESSIONNALS
Our many restaurant, wine bar and wine merchant customers can testify to our loyalty with allocations that are always honored and the pleasure of finding our bottles on their tables.
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INTERNATIONAL
Present for many years abroad (NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM, BRAZIL, GERMANY...)
Label
Our estate has been a member of the Association des Vignerons Indépendants de France for more than 30 years. This Label certifies that the winegrower accomplishes all the tasks of his profession, from working the land to marketing his cuvées. The medals awarded at the Concours des Vignerons Indépendants are a true guarantee of quality and recognized in the world of wine by private customers and professionals alike.
Wine tourism
The Domaine is also welcoming. It is with this typically Beaujolais conviviality that we offer you a moment of sharing around our profession and our wines. You can enjoy the tasting of our Cuvées in our cellar with a cocooning atmosphere or in the garden which offers a breathtaking view of the vineyard and the Alps.
