Château de Champ-Renard

Château de Champ-Renard

A Beaujolais wine estate in Blace (69460), 40 km from Lyon. 7.5 hectares at 320 m altitude, Gamay, Gamaret and Chardonnay grapes. Certified HVE level 3 and Terra Vitis, in organic conversion, vegan wines, without chaptalisation or added sulfites.

Located in Blace, in the heart of the Beaujolais, just 40 km from Lyon, Château de Champ-Renard is an emblematic wine estate combining heritage, savoir-faire and ecological commitment. Since its takeover in 2014 by Denis Garnier and Fabienne Vilain, the estate has undergone a deep restructuring to offer wines of character while adopting a sustainable, innovative approach. It is today recognised for its distinguished wines, its wine-tourism experiences and its exceptional setting.

An eco-responsible approach and distinguished wines

The estate has chosen sustainable viticulture: certified HVE level 3 and Terra Vitis, and in organic conversion. Its wines are certified vegan, made without chaptalisation or added sulfites and aged in stainless-steel, concrete or oak barrels. Precise work, regularly awarded in guides such as Gilbert & Gaillard, Parker or Decanter.

Cuvée 1787

Red - AOC Beaujolais-Villages, Gamay (vegan)

The estate's signature cuvee, a tribute to a year of its history, offered in the 2018 and 2020 vintages. A structured Beaujolais-Villages with black-cherry notes, certified vegan.

Le Vin de ma Mémé, simplement nature

Red - Beaujolais-Villages, Gamay (vegan, no added sulfites)

A natural wine, with no added sulfites, all fruit and spontaneity. The estate's living, sincere signature, to drink on its freshness.

Le Bo Bo

Red - AOC Beaujolais-Villages, Gamay (vegan)

The estate's pleasure Beaujolais-Villages: gourmet, supple and immediate. A convivial red, ideal for discovering the house style every day.

Vigne & Versa

Red - Vin de France, Gamay (vegan)

A free, original cuvee, outside appellation rules, that plays the creativity card. Gamay in a singular, gourmet expression.

La Croix polage

Red - Beaujolais-Villages, Gamay (in organic conversion)

A cuvee from vines in organic conversion, a testament to the estate's commitment. Fruit, freshness and purity, with respect for the terroir and the living.

The Beaujolais and Burgundy crus

Saburin (Brouilly), Rochenoire (Moulin à Vent), Les hauts de Charmille (Bourgogne)

The estate also crafts great terroir reds: Saburin in Brouilly, Rochenoire in Moulin a Vent and Les hauts de Charmille in Bourgogne. Gamays to keep, structured and deep.

Eco-responsible Beaujolais in Blacé, direct

Which Château de Champ-Renard cuvee to choose to discover the Beaujolais?

For the signature cuvee, the Cuvée 1787 (Beaujolais-Villages, 2018 and 2020 vintages). For a natural wine with no added sulfites, Le Vin de ma Mémé, simplement nature. For immediate pleasure, Le Bo Bo. For originality, Vigne & Versa. And for deeper terroir reds, the crus Saburin (Brouilly) and Rochenoire (Moulin a Vent).

Where is Château de Champ-Renard located?

In Blace (69460), in the heart of the Beaujolais, just 40 km from Lyon. The estate sits at 320 metres of altitude, facing South-East, on siliceous, clay-limestone and granitic soils.

What is the history of Château de Champ-Renard?

Founded in the 13th century, the chateau was turned into a wine estate in 1765 by the Marquis d'Espinay de Laye. Since its takeover in 2014 by Denis Garnier and Fabienne Vilain, the estate has undergone a deep restructuring, combining heritage, savoir-faire and ecological commitment.

Is Château de Champ-Renard organic, HVE or vegan?

The estate is certified HVE level 3 (High Environmental Value) and Terra Vitis, and is in organic conversion. Its wines are certified vegan (with no animal-origin product) and made without chaptalisation or added sulfites. The organic certification is under way (conversion).

Which grape varieties make up Château de Champ-Renard?

The reds are made from Gamay and Gamaret, emblematic Beaujolais-Villages varieties, while the whites are produced with Chardonnay. The diversity of the soils (siliceous, clay-limestone, granitic) gives a rich aromatic palette, between red fruits and floral notes.

What are the cuvees of Château de Champ-Renard?

Among the cuvees: the Cuvée 1787 (2018 and 2020), Le Vin de ma Mémé simplement nature, Le Bo Bo, Vigne & Versa and La Croix polage (in organic conversion), all Gamay. The estate also crafts crus: Saburin (Brouilly), Rochenoire (Moulin a Vent) and Les hauts de Charmille (Bourgogne), as well as a white in AOP Beaujolais.

What is the Cuvée 1787?

The estate's signature cuvee, in AOC Beaujolais-Villages, whose name evokes the history of the chateau. Offered in the 2018 and 2020 vintages, it is a structured red with black-cherry notes, certified vegan.

What is Le Vin de ma Mémé, simplement nature?

A natural wine from the estate, in Beaujolais-Villages, made with no added sulfites. All fruit and spontaneity, it embodies the most living and sincere expression of the Champ-Renard Gamay.

Does Château de Champ-Renard produce Beaujolais crus?

Yes: beyond the Beaujolais-Villages, the estate offers terroir crus such as Saburin in Brouilly and Rochenoire in Moulin a Vent, as well as a Burgundy red, Les hauts de Charmille. More structured Gamays, made to keep.

Does Château de Champ-Renard offer wine tourism?

Yes: the chateau offers a real winegrowing immersion with guided tours, tasting workshops and events. It is also a prestigious address for weddings and seminars (including the Salle de Justice) and offers charming accommodation, the Appartement du Cocher and the Appartement du Paradis.

How are the wines of Château de Champ-Renard made?

The wines are made without chaptalisation or added sulfites, with respect for the fruit and the terroir. Ageing takes place in different vessels depending on the style sought: stainless steel, concrete and oak barrels. Precise work that earns the estate distinctions in guides such as Gilbert & Gaillard, Parker or Decanter.

Can you buy the Château de Champ-Renard wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the winegrower, shipped with care, across France and Europe.

Direct from the winegrower, the eco-responsible Beaujolais

Château de Champ-Renard: a Beaujolais wine estate in Blace (69460), 40 km from Lyon. A chateau founded in the 13th century, turned into a wine estate in 1765 by the Marquis d'Espinay de Laye, taken over in 2014 by Denis Garnier and Fabienne Vilain. 7.5 hectares at 320 m altitude, South-East exposure, siliceous, clay-limestone and granitic soils; Gamay, Gamaret and Chardonnay grapes. Certified HVE level 3 and Terra Vitis, in organic conversion; vegan wines, without chaptalisation or added sulfites, aged in stainless steel, concrete or oak barrels.

Cuvees: Cuvée 1787 (2018 and 2020), Le Vin de ma Mémé simplement nature, Le Bo Bo, Vigne & Versa, La Croix polage (organic conversion) and crus Saburin (Brouilly), Rochenoire (Moulin à Vent) and Les hauts de Charmille (Bourgogne)