Guignier Michel

Michel Guignier, a fourth-generation vigneron in Villié Morgon, Beaujolais, is dedicated to producing wines that are both environmentally friendly and expressive of their terroir. Following the philosophy of the renowned "Gang of Four" in Morgon, Guignier is transitioning his estate to full organic certification, having long practised sustainable farming by composting and sowing grasses, herbs, and wildflowers between vineyard rows. His vineyards, characterised by decomposed granite and crumbly schist soils, are home to vines up to 70 years old, meticulously hand-tended to ensure low yields and high quality. Employing traditional Beaujolaise vinification with indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention, he crafts wines that undergo gentle maceration and pressing, with most fermentations completed in cement vats.

“Michel Guignier’s commitment to natural winemaking and his attention to detail place him among the stars of Morgon.”