JEAN-YVES PERON

Savoie, France

Born and raised in the Savoie, Jean-Yves studied winemaking in Bordeaux in the late 90’s. Following graduation, Jean-Yves went to work for Thierry Allemand in Cornas and then with Bruno Schuller in Alsace. Having these two as mentors shaped Jean-Yves and is reflected in his passion for natural winemaking.

When he returned home in 2004, he began making wine in the village of Chevaline. The vineyards are sloping between 350-500 meters and covered in schist. Working the vineyards at this altitude in the French Alps is a bit like mountain climbing so all vineyard work, including picking is done by hand. This also saved the vines from phylloxera and from chemical manipulation - Jean-Yves believes the work required is worth it! The opportunity to work with vines that can range over 100-years old on ancient terrior is priceless. And while all his work, both in the vineyard as well as in the winery, is biodynamic, Jean-Yves does not seek certification preferring to let the wines speak for themselves.

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