ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Château de La Chaize is among the oldest, most historic estates in Burgundy’s Beaujolais region. It was completed in 1676. The project was financed by Louis XIV's personal chaplain, François de la Chaise, "and his grateful nephew, the original owner, named the chateau for his munificent uncle." The architect was Jules Hardouin-Mansart, and André Le Nôtre designed the gardens. It has been listed as an official historical monument since April 27, 1972. Cared for by the same Family for nearly three and a half centuries, the estate has been passed on to new owners, the Gruy Family, who are equally committed to managing the estate with the utmost care, while implementing an ambitious environmental plan. Today it is the largest wine estate in Beaujolais and Southern Burgundy, covering 450 hectares, including 106 hectares of vineyards. Among the many initiatives is the conversion of all vineyards to organic farming, the adoption of precision viticulture, reducing their carbon footprint, and recycling every by-product from viti- and vinicultural activity, to achieve zero waste. Importer Notes