Chaume Arnaud

Domaine Chaume-Arnaud is a biodynamically managed estate encompassing 38 hectares of vineyards on the slopes and terraces surrounding the picturesque villages of Vinsobres and Saint-Maurice, near Nyons. The elevation, ranging from 200 to 450 metres, and the cool breeze from the nearby Alps help maintain lower temperatures compared to neighbouring villages, contributing to the wines' natural freshness and complexity. The soils on the slopes are stony and poor, while those on the terraces are richer. Harvesting is done by hand, and yields are intentionally kept low. In the early 1980s, Valérie took over the estate from her father, who was a prominent figure in the area and had established the first cooperative in Saint-Maurice. However, Valérie was more interested in bottling her own wine rather than selling grapes.

“Shortly after, she began bottling under her own label.”

Her husband joined her in 1987, and together they have established one of the region's most dependable estates. Their passion, meticulous attention to detail, and natural viticultural practices result in wines of exceptional purity, tension, and freshness. With the arrival of their son Thibaud, the focus has been on letting the healthy, biodynamically grown fruit shine through in the wines. Winemaking is low intervention, with no additives used, aside from a small amount of SO2.