TERROIRS, VINEYARDS, AND EXPERTISE OF CHÂTEAU DE PIZAY

Vineyards & Cellar

Unspoiled nature,
team spirit,
the patience of breeding.

We cultivate vineyard holdings across some of the most distinguished appellations in Beaujolais.

The Château de Pizay estate spans nearly 80 hectares at the heart of Beaujolais’ finest terroirs.
Fifty hectares form a single, contiguous block surrounding the château, making it one of the jewels of the region. In 1988, the acquisition of parcels in Régnié-Durette further enriched the diversity of our terroirs. The addition of 13 hectares in Brouilly, at Château de Saint-Lager, in 1998 completed the estate’s remarkable expanse.

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The estate has been certified High Environmental Value (HVE) since 2015.

logo agriculture biologique Through our vineyard practices, we strive to strengthen the vine’s natural defenses. We intervene only when strictly necessary, always with respect for the ecosystem and careful stewardship of surrounding biotopes. Natural grass cover is maintained between the rows to regulate water balance and promote biodiversity.

Part of the estate has been cultivated under organic farming practices since 1995.

A multidisciplinary team

We rely on a dedicated team of women and men driven by a shared commitment to meeting new challenges. From vineyard operations to administrative management, around fifteen permanent staff members bring expertise across every area of the estate. We regularly welcome apprentices and interns, as we believe that dialogue and the transmission of knowledge are fundamental to our philosophy.

Each year, harvest is a time to strengthen bonds, unite our teams, and look ahead to the future.

We monitor ripening on a daily basis to determine the optimal moment for picking. More than 40 harvesters join us each year, contributing their expertise while sharing in this convivial and meaningful period. Fifty percent of the crop is hand-harvested, while the remainder is machine-picked using an onboard sorting table to ensure fruit of the highest quality.

We strive to capture the fullest expression of fruit and freshness.

The grapes pass directly from the harvester’s basket to the vat, deposited as whole clusters without crushing or destemming. Our wines are crafted according to traditional methods, beginning with carbonic maceration. This approach allows us to preserve vibrant fruit character and freshness while keeping tannins supple and refined.

Our finest cuvées are then aged in barrels or large oak casks, enhancing their depth and revealing the nuances of their individual personalities.