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Domaine des Fournelles
Domaine des Fournelles in Saint-Lager: Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly from gamay, direct from the estate...
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Domaine des Fournelles - three generations, one same course: letting the Beaujolais speak with sincerity
Domaine des Fournelles
A family Beaujolais estate in Saint-Lager, at the foot of Mont Brouilly. Founded in 1947, three generations. 8 to 9 ha in Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages; HVE and organic conversion.
Domaine des Fournelles is the discreet but solid story of a family of winegrowers based in Saint-Lager, at the foot of Mont Brouilly. A story that began in 1947, when Francois and Claudine Bernillon founded a small farm mixing mixed farming, livestock and vine. Already one certainty: the land is at the centre of everything.
In 1973, their son Alain, joined by his wife Bernadette, stopped livestock farming to devote himself fully to the vine; the wines began to travel, from Belgium to Parisian tables, while keeping an artisan anchoring. Since 2015, the third generation, Mariannick Bernillon and her husband Guillaume Dumontet, has brought new energy, turned towards the future, without ever renouncing the family heritage.
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A family vineyard in the heart of the Beaujolais crus
The estate today extends over about 8 to 9 hectares, spread mainly over two emblematic appellations, Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly, now joined by red and rose Beaujolais-Villages. This location at the foot of Mont Brouilly offers rich volcanic and granitic soils, able to give wines that are at once fruity, structured and elegant, faithful to the expression of Gamay when it is worked with precision.
Here, everything is controlled in-house, from the vine to sales: a rare choice today, which allows the estate to sell nearly 80% of its production directly to individuals, without intermediary, in a logic of short circuit and trusting relationship.
A manual, demanding and responsible viticulture
At Domaine des Fournelles, the word respect is not a marketing argument: it is a daily reality. The vines are worked by hand, hand pruning, tying, manual harvesting; every gesture counts, every intervention is considered. The estate is HVE certified (High Environmental Value) and engaged in a conversion to organic farming, to limit the environmental impact, preserve the soils and encourage the natural balance of the vine. Winemaking is carried out entirely in the estate's cellars, guaranteeing total quality control and perfect consistency between the grape and the wine.
Authentic, accessible Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly wines
The estate's wines fully reflect this philosophy: gourmet, precise Brouilly, more structured and deep Côte de Brouilly, and frank, convivial Beaujolais-Villages. Wines designed for pleasure, the table and sharing, without needless artifice: the search is for balance, drinkability and faithfulness to the terroir, not passing trends.
Brouilly
AOC Brouilly - red (Gamay)
The largest of the Beaujolais crus, at the foot of Mont Brouilly: gourmet, precise reds, fruity and supple, faithful to the expression of carefully worked Gamay.
Côte de Brouilly
AOC Côte de Brouilly - red (Gamay)
Born on the volcanic slopes of Mont Brouilly: more structured and deep wines, with a lovely mineral matter, built for keeping.
Beaujolais-Villages
AOC Beaujolais-Villages - red & rosé (Gamay)
Frank, convivial Beaujolais-Villages, in red as in rose: immediate pleasure, the table and sharing, without artifice.
Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages, direct from the estate
A new generation, a vision turned towards the future
With Mariannick and Guillaume, the estate opens up further to digital, broadens its range and strengthens its environmental commitment, without ever losing what makes its DNA: a family, independent house, deeply attached to its territory and its customers. Domaine des Fournelles moves at its own pace, but in the right direction.
What is the difference between a Brouilly and a Côte de Brouilly, and how do you choose the one that best suits your taste?
Your questions about Domaine des Fournelles
Where is Domaine des Fournelles located?
In Saint-Lager, at the foot of Mont Brouilly, in the heart of the Beaujolais crus (Rhone).
What is the history of the estate?
A family story that began in 1947 with Francois and Claudine Bernillon (a farm of mixed farming, livestock and vine); in 1973, Alain and Bernadette devoted themselves fully to the vine.
Who runs the estate today?
Since 2015, the third generation is at the helm: Mariannick Bernillon and her husband Guillaume Dumontet, who bring new energy without renouncing the family heritage.
How big is the vineyard?
About 8 to 9 hectares, mainly on Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly, with red and rose Beaujolais-Villages.
Which appellations does the estate produce?
Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages (red and rose).
Which grape for these wines?
Gamay, the king grape of the Beaujolais, worked with precision for fruity, structured and elegant wines.
What are the estate's soils?
Rich volcanic and granitic soils, at the foot of Mont Brouilly.
Is the estate environmentally certified?
Yes: it is HVE certified (High Environmental Value) and engaged in a conversion to organic farming.
Is the viticulture manual?
Yes: hand pruning, tying and manual harvesting; winemaking is carried out entirely in the estate's cellars.
What is the difference between a Brouilly and a Côte de Brouilly?
Brouilly, the largest of the crus, surrounds the hill and gives supple, fruity wines; Côte de Brouilly, born on the volcanic slopes of Mont Brouilly, is more structured, mineral and concentrated.
Does the estate sell directly?
Yes: the estate controls everything in-house, from the vine to sales, and sells nearly 80% of its production directly to individuals, in short circuit.
Where can you buy the wines of Domaine des Fournelles directly?
You can find the available cuvees here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages.
Direct from the estate, at the foot of Mont Brouilly
Domaine des Fournelles - A family Beaujolais estate in Saint-Lager, founded in 1947, three generations; HVE and organic conversion, 8 to 9 ha.
Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages (red and rosé) - Gamay