Domaine de Bichery
The story of Domaine de Bichery intertwines family legacy, personal journeys, and a deep-rooted commitment to mindful winemaking. It all began with Raphaël's return to his family's estate in 2013, armed with experiences gathered from various wine regions in France via Switzerland. Growing up in the vineyards of Neuville-sur-Seine, influenced by his grandfather's dedication to the land, Raphaël inherited his passion for viticulture and winemaking. The encounter with Hannah during the 2012 harvest eventually led them to reunite at Bichery, where they decided to jointly take over the family vineyards, converting them to organic practices.
In 2015, they vinified their first Champagne, marking a significant milestone for the Domaine. From the start, the duo consistently relied on instinct. They embraced unconventional (at the time) methods, choosing the uncertain yet delicate approach of plant preparations over the convenience of chemistry, refining these techniques over the years. With Raphaël's oenology education and Hannah's diverse background, they poured their dedication into the estate’s growth, meticulously crafting every aspect of their produce and projects.
In Febuary 2019, after three years of mandatory conversion time, the Domaine obtained the official Ecocert certification. Bichery today farms ten parcels in those same sloping hills above the town where Raphaël grew up, Neuville. Additionally, after several years spent making wine outside the walls of the tiny cuverie inherited from grandfather Charles, they have just inaugurated a brand new cellar in an old, fully refurbished building adjoining their house. In this vaulted cellar lie rows of barrels filled just a few days before our visit. Despite the expansion, production is still very small, capping at 12,500 bottles with the 2020 releases.
In 2015, they vinified their first Champagne, marking a significant milestone for the Domaine. From the start, the duo consistently relied on instinct. They embraced unconventional (at the time) methods, choosing the uncertain yet delicate approach of plant preparations over the convenience of chemistry, refining these techniques over the years. With Raphaël's oenology education and Hannah's diverse background, they poured their dedication into the estate’s growth, meticulously crafting every aspect of their produce and projects.
In Febuary 2019, after three years of mandatory conversion time, the Domaine obtained the official Ecocert certification. Bichery today farms ten parcels in those same sloping hills above the town where Raphaël grew up, Neuville. Additionally, after several years spent making wine outside the walls of the tiny cuverie inherited from grandfather Charles, they have just inaugurated a brand new cellar in an old, fully refurbished building adjoining their house. In this vaulted cellar lie rows of barrels filled just a few days before our visit. Despite the expansion, production is still very small, capping at 12,500 bottles with the 2020 releases.
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