Raphaëlle Guyot

Raphaëlle Guyot embodies youth and audacity in the Burgundy wine world. Her journey began in 2015, when she obtained her BTS in viticulture-oenology in Beaune. Eager to acquire a diversified experience, she trained with renowned estates such as Thibault Liger Belair , La Grange Tiphaine , or even Vincent Pinard , thus expanding his wine horizon across France.
It was in 2018 that Raphaëlle decided to return home, to the peaceful land of Puisaye-Forterre , between Sancerre And Chablis , to make her dream come true: to create her own estate. With a few acres of vines buried under brambles, she undertook the ambitious challenge of replanting around ten hectares, reviving land that had welcomed vines since the 19th century. Her project highlights the limestone hillsides of the region, carrying the hope of inspiring other winemakers to follow in his footsteps.
In the vineyards, Raphaëlle favors an environmentally friendly approach, forgoing chemical products in favor of organic farming . Concerned about preserving biodiversity, she also initiated the practice of agroforestry by planting hundreds of trees on his estate. The harvest is manual, the sorting of the grapes meticulous, and the winemaking is intended to be as non-interventionist as possible, with the only addition of a hint of sulfur to stabilize the wines, thus registering his approach in a perspective of natural wine . The vintages then rest in vats or barrels, maturing peacefully for 7 to 12 months according to their character.
Alongside her own production, Raphaëlle carefully selects grapes from the Auxerrois terroirs, from estates committed to organic farming, to vinify and age her whites. In the glass, her wines are distinguished by their freshness and character. mineral for whites, while reds seduce with their fruity and their liveliness , offering an interpretation authentic and modern from the Burgundy terroir . The wine history of Raphaëlle Guyot demonstrates a passion and commitment that promise new discoveries and great successes in the world of wine.