Charles Ballot is a passionate, fulfilled winemaker. He is the heir of a very old family estate in Meursault, of which he has represented the sixteenth generation since 1630. Twenty years ago, Charles Ballot enthusiastically took up the torch of this prestigious wine heritage. Respectful of his exceptional heritage and keen to preserve the environment, Charles Ballot, who is certain to switch to organic farming in the near future, combines traditional family methods with modern viticulture and winemaking techniques. The vines are plowed, chemical weeding is prohibited, and treatments are sparse.
“ Do not abuse the soil, do not stress the vines, listen to it, these are its constant precepts. Each new year is a questioning, a permanent adaptation to specific climatic conditions. It is this versatility of nature that sweeps away the routine and makes the profession of winegrower fascinating. It forces the winegrower to draw inspiration from his artistic soul …”
