Brocard Family

A story of transmission

Learning from generation to generation

After learning the ropes from Louis Petit, Jean-Marc bought vines in the Chablis vineyards. He then created his own estate, applying the teachings of his father-in-law. For him, passing on knowledge is at the heart of winemaking, and knowledge "is always shared, but never explained." In turn, he shares his knowledge with his children, who now run the estate.

Today, his sonJulianHe launched his own range of wines, divided into 7 cuvées from 7 different plots. He learned and drew inspiration from his father's teachings to produce wines of incredible finesse and purity.

Organic and biodynamic farming at the heart of viticulture

Respect for the environment

From the very beginning,Jean-Marc Brocardis committed to more environmentally friendly agriculture. In 1973, 11 hectares of vines were already being cultivated inorganic and biodynamic.Today, more than half of the estate is converted or in the process of conversion. This rigor and respect for the land has placed the estate among the Burgundian pioneers of organic and biodynamic agriculture.

Today, Julien's entire vineyard is converted to biodynamic farming. This rigorous approach allows him to express the unique character of each of his seven different terroirs in his wines.

The style of the wines

The reign of stainless steel

The wines of Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard are produced in stainless steel. Wood is banned from the cellar because...Jean-Marc Brocardit distorts thewines ofChablisThe wines from the estate belong to the following appellations:Petit Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand CruThe precision applied to the winemaking process is evident in each of the vintages.

ForJulien BrocardThe aim is to adapt the size of the casks according to the specific characteristics of each of its terroirs. This allows for precise aging and the creation of exceptionally accurate cuvées.

At Jean-Marc's or Julien's, the wines are renowned for their unique style, characterized by freshness and strength. The expression of the soil, so characteristic ofChablisThe combination of wines from both estates allows for the production of wines with remarkable minerality and finesse.