Domaine Marcel Couturier
Founded by Marcel Couturier with his first vintage in 2005, this small estate has made a name for itself. The winery is located in the commune of Fuissé in the southernmost part of Burgundy, with stunning views of the village of Loché, Mâcon and the great plain of Bresse.
Marcel Couturier is a humble and down-to-earth vigneron, offering a wide range of fresh, expressive, concentrated, and generous white Burgundies made from Chardonnay. Today, Marcel's two children, Cladie and Auxence, have joined their father in the winery.
White wines from Domaine Marcel Couturier
from Domaine Marcel Couturier
Domaine Marcel Couturier attaches great importance to sustainability and is committed to protecting the environment. The 11 hectares of Chardonnay vineyards in multiple appellations such as Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Loché, Saint-Véran, Mâcon-Loché, Mâcon-Vinzelles and Mâcon Blanc are meticulously cultivated and all grapes are harvested by hand to guarantee the highest quality. The Domaine works closely with local farmers and organic growers to ensure that all practices are sustainable and environmentally responsible. In the cellar, all wines are fermented and aged in oak barrels sourced exclusively from French forests. Couturier relies on wild native yeasts to maintain the aromatic purity of the fruit and complexity of the wines. The wines are certified organic and the winery has been as well certified biodynamic since 2022.
A peculiarity of the winery is its location within a fault zone, meaning different soil types exist close to one another within a small area. Some vineyards are planted on sandstone and schist soils, which produce wines with floral aromas and pronounced fruit, fresh and cheerful wines for early drinking, such as the Mâcon “Aux Scellés”. But they also have old vineyards planted on limestone and clay soils, which produce structured wines suitable for aging, such as the Pouilly-Loché "Le Bourg".
The wines of Domaine Marcel Couturier offer a perfect synthesis of terroir, tradition and modern technology, they are appreciated by connoisseurs and wine lovers worldwide.
Producer
Bonvin
High above Sion, on the Clos du Château, is the heart of the oldest wine trading house in Valais – today's winery Charles Bonvin SA. The view sweeps over the wide Rhone valley, meets the two castle hills of Tourbillon and Valère and grazes on the magnificent Valais vine landscape with its countless terraces.
Tarlant
The Tarlant family can look back on a long family history, one that can be traced back to 1687. For almost three and a half centuries they have devoted themselves to viticulture in the Marne Valley in the Champagne region. But it was only after World War I that the first hugely successful Champagne Tarlant was created. Today, brothers Jean-Mary and Benoît operate the family-owned company.
André Clouet / Jean François Clouet
We didn’t find the low house, dating from the 17th century, straight away, even though the village of Bouzy is not very large. Modest buildings are grouped around a courtyard, behind which a vineyard lies, similar to a clos.