Patrice Béguet
Mesnay, Jura, France
Patrice is originally from Jura and after living in Paris, he returned to Arbois and acquired 4 hectares of vineyards, planted with the local Jura varieties varieties Savagnin, Chardonnay, Ploussard and Trousseau, to chase his dream of making natural wine. Patrice lets his love for Jazz music and the scenic landscap of the Jura inspire him in his winemaking. On top of that he strongly believes in minimal intervention. Hence, his vineyards are certifiec organic (AB) and biodynamic (Demeter).
Patrice is convinced that great wines come from healthy vines. According to him, healthy vines yield grapes that are more resistant, give more complex flavours and ferment better. In order to keep his vineyard healthy he follows organic and biodynamic practices and encourages biodiversity. Flowers, plants and all kinds of cereal are sown between the rows of vines. Absolutely no pesticides or chemicals enter the vineyards and all the grapes are harvested manually. Next to his own domaine, Patrice also runs a négoce, for which he only selects grapes from organic farmers from inside as well as outside the Jura.
Patrice’s believes give him direction in his cellar too. He does not use any chemicals whatsoever and most of his wines do not contain any added sulphites, only adding minimal amounts when absolutely necessary. He is known as an experimental winemaker due to his custom blends and long fermentations. This results in expressive, electric, fruity and complex wines. Very much worth a try!
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