François de Chavanes – Chateau de Chavanes

What is your job? Right now, producer of wine

Where is your domaine? On the edges of Jura

Why did you choose  to be involved with wine? To find my roots again

Describe your wines in one word. A reference from Burgundy with a pleasurable Jurassic plus.

Your best wine moment? My first tasting from the barrel of Pinot le Clos in November 2003.

Your favorite dish? St Pierre from the Mediterranean, poched and barely cooked in olive oil.

Your favorite film? “Amacord” by Fellini

What does ‘terroir’ mean to you? Lively and in the middle of the South.

A quotation about wine? “God only made water, but man made wine.”

What are you most proud of? To share a little more than my dreams with those I care about.

Your dream? To keep dreaming…

Your idea of happiness? To live these dreams, once in a while.

An essential quality for you? Frankness and respect when communicating with people.

The most beautiful place on earth? Corsica

Your favorite swearword?
Couillon

Your motto? To get in the right train.

Any last words? To be at the train station in time  to make the train.

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