Chateau de Fleys is located in a small village just east of Chablis. Part of a historic wine producing region, the family-owned winery dates back multiple generations. Today, Olivier Phillipon, winemaker and co-manager, runs the estate with his siblings, Beatrice and Benoit.
''We respect and draw on our family's traditions, while embracing new technologies to improve quality," explains Olivier. ''For example, we choose to vinify each tank separately to best express the typicity of our different terroirs."
Chateau de Fleys produces white wines that are typical of the region: elegant and mineral-rich with light fruity and floral notes. Producing award-winning wines, of course, does not come without its challenges. From unpredictable weather to labor shortages, saving time and resources, especially during harvest, is always top of mind.
Overcoming challenges
The environment has always presented challenges for winemakers. In Chablis, the last couple of years have been particularly tough. ''We're now up against shifting harvests and increasingly unpredictable weather," says Olivier. ''Another challenge is finding enough workers, especially during the harvest season."
With so much to do, saving time where possible is crucial. ''We work hard," says Olivier, ''and there are often more important things to do than wait for yeast to rehydrate, for example."
The benefits of E2U TM yeasts
Melanie Burliga, Consulting Oenologist Moreau Oenologie, advocates for the advantages of Fermentis's E2UTM solutions for winemakers. ''The ease of application without the need for prior rehydration saves a considerable amount of time," says Melanie. ''It also facilitates better organization. Winemakers can delegate tasks, use less equipment, and use less water."
''For us, the advantages really lie in the ease of application," says Olivier. ''The straightforward inoculation process allows us to delegate tasks more easily when we're working with new staff. And, of course, without the need for prior hydration, we can move more quickly. Rather than stopping to rehydrate the yeast, we're able to move from one tank to the next. Essentially, we're able to work twice as fast."
SafŒnoTM EF-85
When it comes to white wines with fresh, fruity notes, SafŒnoTM EF-85 is the ideal choice.
Designed for elegant white wines, SafŒnoTM EF-85 brings complex, balanced fruity notes to the wine while respecting the grape variety. It performs well on many different white cultivars, from neutral varieties (such as Chardonnay or Grenache blanc) to aromatic varieties (such as Muscat).
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