Initially discreet, used quietly on parcels undergoing restructuring, and now fully embraced, organic farming has become an essential component in the making of a great wine.
The wine has been certified organic (AB) since the 2017 vintage.
Organic preparations, diverse plant species, the use of natural herbal infusions, and manual work all revolve around the natural environment, in harmony with the rhythm of the seasons and the presence of animals — a finely crafted form of precision and care.
Biodiversity flourishes between the vine rows. One only needs to observe nature settling around a water point, in the woods, or within the deep clay soils of Château Jean Faure to understand how present life truly is throughout the estate
At Château Jean Faure, biodynamics reflects a holistic vision of the vineyard, where every action contributes to the balance of living systems. The wine is born in perfect harmony with its environment, as a faithful expression of its terroir.
Certified in biodynamic farming by Biodyvin since 2023, the vineyard follows a demanding and coherent approach.
From soil to vine, everything is considered in detail: microbial life, viticultural practices, and the precision of vineyard work come together to reveal a wine of remarkable precision.
“Nature chooses each year. We adapt.”
This approach, both exacting and respectful, prioritises prevention and the natural strengthening of the vine through biodynamic preparations, lunar calendar guidance, and careful manual work throughout the growing cycle.
“We reinforce the plant’s natural defences, we work a lot early on in order to limit treatments.”
The use of preventive products, natural concoctions, the lunar calendar, disbudding, and green pruning are practices, helping the vine to defend itself. Their perfect interaction is fully expressed by this magical terroir.
“Products such as lime, compost tea, essential oils and orange peel to eliminate mildew are also natural recepies, reinforcing the plant’s immune defences.”