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Château de Viviers
Château de Viviers, an organic Chablis estate: 100% chardonnay from a listed historic château, direct from the estate...
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Château de Viviers: a historic treasure at the heart of Chablis
Château de Viviers
A listed château from the early 17th century at the heart of the Chablis vineyard. Chablis AOC 100% Chardonnay, in organic and biodynamic conversion, since 2019 by Arnould Lefébure.
Listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments, Château de Viviers was built at the beginning of the 17th century, in the middle of the prestigious Chablis vineyard. Inspired by the elegance of the nearby Château d'Ancy-le-Franc, it stands out for its sober and refined, typically French architecture.
According to tradition, it was built to honour one of the famous « Grey Musketeers » of Queen Anne of Austria, riders renowned for their grey horses and their military feats.
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A wine estate with a centuries-old heritage
The winemaking history of Château de Viviers goes back to the 13th century, when the Cistercian monks of Pontigny Abbey founded the first vineyard there. Over the centuries, the estate went through different eras: acquired by Guillaume Budé in the 16th century, it had its hour of glory in 1725 when its wines were served at the wedding of King Louis XV and Marie Leszczyńska.
Rewarded many times in wine competitions, Château de Viviers carries on this tradition of excellence. Since 2019, Arnould Lefébure has taken over the management of the estate, consolidating the family heritage. The estate stands out for three commitments:
A historic heritage that links its architecture and its wines to centuries of Burgundy tradition.
The protection of biodiversity with practices respectful of the environment and a commitment to local fauna and flora.
The quest for excellence present in each cuvée and supported by a collaboration with the best wine experts.
An organic and biodynamic viticulture
The estate is engaged in a full conversion to organic farming and applies advanced biodynamic practices. No pesticide or herbicide is used. The soil is enriched by cover crops, hedges have been planted, and nest boxes host different bird species. An ambitious agroforestry project, rare in Burgundy, combines young vines with hundred-year-old oaks.
Natural preparations such as nettle, horsetail or comfrey complement the reasoned use of copper and sulphur. Guyot-Poussard pruning, favouring the longevity of the vine and respecting the flow of sap, is gradually adopted.
Preserving nature every day
Beyond the vines, Château de Viviers celebrates nature in all its diversity. Bees, birds and small mammals live together harmoniously on the estate. The honey produced by the château's beehives reflects this balance between viticulture and ecosystem.
The emblematic cuvées of Château de Viviers
Cuvée Cana Bis
Chablis AOC - 100% Chardonnay
The Cuvée Cana Bis embodies the finesse and freshness typical of great Chablis. Ideal for lovers of elegant, mineral wines.
Cuvée B & B
Chablis AOC - 100% Chardonnay
A tribute to Brigitte and Bernard, founders of the vineyard, the Cuvée B & B is made exclusively from Chardonnay, offering a pure and balanced expression of the Viviers terroir.
Cuvée Sous les Plantes
Chablis AOC - 100% Chardonnay
This cuvée highlights the minerality and aromatic complexity specific to the estate's unique soils, for a refined tasting.
Cuvée Poséidon
Chablis AOC - aged in oak barrels
Aged 10 months of which 4 months in oak barrels, the Chablis Poséidon combines structure and elegance, with subtle notes of wood and a deep aromatic profile, ideal for the finest dishes.
Organic and biodynamic Chablis AOC, direct from the estate
The influence of Château de Viviers and of Chablis
Located a few kilometres from the village of Chablis, famous worldwide for its great white wines, the estate attracts lovers of history, wine and nature. Its award-winning cuvées, its ecological practices and its exceptional setting make it an essential stop in Burgundy.
Do you know the organic, refined Chablis AOC of Château de Viviers?
Why choose the Chablis of Château de Viviers
A historic Chablis château. Built in the 17th century, on a vineyard founded as early as the 13th century.
Organic and biodynamic Chablis. Full conversion, zero pesticide, agroforestry and Guyot-Poussard pruning.
The pure Chardonnay of Chablis. Finesse, freshness and minerality, in Chablis AOC.
Award-winning cuvées. Cana Bis, B & B, Sous les Plantes and Poséidon.
Direct from the estate. From Chablis to your table, your wines travel the shortest route, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Your questions about Château de Viviers
Where is Château de Viviers located?
The estate is located a few kilometres from the village of Chablis, at the heart of the prestigious Chablis vineyard, in Burgundy (Yonne).
What is the history of Château de Viviers?
The château was built at the beginning of the 17th century and is listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments. The estate's winemaking history goes back to the 13th century, when the Cistercian monks of Pontigny Abbey founded the first vineyard there.
Who runs the estate today?
Since 2019, Arnould Lefébure has taken over the management of the estate, consolidating the family heritage.
Is Château de Viviers organic?
Yes: the estate is engaged in a full conversion to organic farming and applies advanced biodynamic practices. No pesticide or herbicide is used.
Which biodynamic practices are applied?
Soils enriched by cover crops, planted hedges, nest boxes, an agroforestry project combining young vines and hundred-year-old oaks, natural preparations (nettle, horsetail, comfrey), reasoned use of copper and sulphur, and Guyot-Poussard pruning.
Which grape makes up the wines of Château de Viviers?
Chardonnay, in Chablis AOC: all the estate's cuvées are made from 100% Chardonnay.
What are the estate's cuvées?
The Cuvée Cana Bis, the Cuvée B & B, the Cuvée Sous les Plantes and the Cuvée Poséidon, all in Chablis AOC.
What is the Cuvée Poséidon?
A Chablis aged 10 months of which 4 months in oak barrels, which combines structure and elegance, with subtle notes of wood and a deep aromatic profile.
What is the Cuvée B & B?
A tribute to Brigitte and Bernard, founders of the vineyard: a 100% Chardonnay Chablis, with a pure and balanced expression of the Viviers terroir.
Does the estate produce anything other than wine?
Yes: the honey produced by the château's beehives reflects the balance between viticulture and ecosystem, where bees, birds and small mammals live together.
Which dishes pair with a Château de Viviers Chablis?
The mineral Chablis pair with seafood, fish and goat cheeses; the Cuvée Poséidon, more structured, accompanies the finest dishes.
Where can you buy Château de Viviers wines directly?
You can find the available cuvées here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages.
Direct from the estate, at the heart of the Chablis vineyard
Château de Viviers - A historic 17th-century château at the heart of the Chablis vineyard. Organic and biodynamic Chablis AOC.
Cuvées Cana Bis, B & B, Sous les Plantes and Poséidon
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