Raphaëlle Guyot

Youth and Audacity in Burgundy's Wine World

Raphaëlle Guyot embodies youth and audacity in the Burgundian wine scene. Her journey began in 2015, when she obtained her BTS in viticulture and oenology in Beaune. Eager to gain diverse experience, she trained with renowned estates such as Thibault Liger-Belair, La Grange Tiphaine, and Vincent Pinard, broadening her wine horizons across France.

A Dream Taking Root in Puisaye-Forterre

In 2018, Raphaëlle decided to return home, to the peaceful region of Puisaye-Forterre, between Sancerre and Chablis, to fulfill her dream: creating her own estate. With a few plots of vines buried under brambles, she embarked on the ambitious challenge of replanting around ten hectares, breathing new life into lands that had hosted vines since the 19th century. Her project highlights the limestone hillsides of the region, carrying the hope of inspiring other winegrowers to follow in her footsteps.

A Commitment to Biodiversity and Natural Winemaking

In her vineyards, Raphaëlle favors an environmentally respectful approach, abandoning chemical products in favor of organic farming. Mindful of preserving biodiversity, she has also initiated agroforestry, planting hundreds of trees on her estate. Harvesting is manual, the sorting of grapes meticulous, and vinification is as non-interventionist as possible, with only a hint of sulfur added to stabilize the wines, aligning her work with a natural wine philosophy. The cuvées then mature peacefully in tanks or barrels for 7 to 12 months depending on their character.

Wines That Reflect Authenticity and Modernity

In addition to her own production, Raphaëlle carefully selects grapes from the Auxerrois terroirs, sourced from organically farmed estates, to vinify and age her whites. In the glass, her wines are distinguished by their freshness and minerality in the whites, while the reds captivate with their fruitiness and liveliness, offering an authentic and modern interpretation of the Burgundian terroir. The viticultural story of Raphaëlle Guyot reflects a passion and commitment that promise new discoveries and great successes in the world of wine.