An organic vineyard
An organic philosophy since 1923
Since acquiring the estate, the choice has been made to move towards organic farming: at Clos de Sarpe, no pesticides, herbicides or chemical weedkillers have ever been used.
Respect for the soil
Our first concern is to promote life in our soils:
- by minimising tractor traffic to avoid compacting the soil,
- by grinding the vine shoots after pruning, to provide the vines with natural fertiliser,
- by sowing between the rows every winter, to nourish the soils and decompact them naturally,
- Spraying is limited to the traditional use of Bordeaux mixture.
Respect for the soil
Our first concern is to promote life in our soils:
- by minimising tractor traffic to avoid compacting the soil,
- by grinding the vine shoots after pruning, to provide the vines with natural fertiliser,
- by sowing between the rows every winter, to nourish the soils and decompact them naturally,
- Spraying is limited to the traditional use of Bordeaux mixture.
In the tradition of Saint-Émilion wines
Clos de Sarpe is a typical wine of Saint-Émilion, with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.
For the past few years, there has been real thinking about climate change, resulting in the introduction of 3% Petit Verdot and an increase in the proportion of Cabernet Franc (these changes will take effect as from the 2023 vintage).
