A BIOTOPE

“Taking insects into consideration brings joy. A passion for the infinitely small is a precaution against an infinitely average existence.
For the insect lover, a puddle of water becomes Tanganyika, a pile of sand takes on the dimensions of Takla-Makan, a piece of scrub becomes Mato Grosso. To penetrate the geography of the insect is to finally give grasses the dimension of a world.”

Sylvain Tesson “Dans les forêts de Sibérie” (The consolations of the forest)

 Since taking over the family estate in 1993, Eric has been committed to sustainable viticulture. The vines have never been weeded. He gradually introduced original agro-ecological methods in line with his principles (mating disruption, native plant cover, use of compost, shredding of vine shoots, preservation of ecosystems near the vines, late mowing, etc.).

The soil is worked superficially, with the aim of preserving living organisms while having the lowest possible carbon impact.
Today, the vineyard is covered with flowers in spring, providing pollen and nectar for the various pollinators, bees and bumblebees, that populate this original biotope. Nearly 200 different species have been found at Château le Coteau (Phytae project, evolution of practices towards sustainable viticulture).

INSECTS

BIRDS

FLOWERS