From the outset, and despite his father’s reservations, Adrien Renoir asserted his style by eliminating weedkillers and initiating a transition to organic farming on his 5 hectares of parcels located in the commune of Verzy, a Grand Cru of the Montagne de Reims. Today, he tends his vines biodynamically, though not certified, and has proven the relevance of his practices even in such a northerly region.
In the winery, he favours spontaneous fermentations driven by native yeasts, vinifies and ages his wines in neutral wood, producing characterful Champagnes that focus on purity and tension. Parcel-based cuvées showcase his terroirs planted with old vines. Meanwhile, the winemaker continues to innovate in the winery with a solera ageing system, adding an extra layer of complexity. A promising winemaker, well worth discovering without delay!