Champagne Andre Beaufort
Champagne André Beaufort has farmed biodynamically since the early 1970s and was the second grower in Champagne to be using 100% certified biodynamic grapes. The philosophy of organic winemaking has been passed along to the younger Beaufort generation (nine in total), several of whom work within the family Domaine. Amaury (Les Larmes di Divona), second eldest, now runs the Domaine. In an attempt to reduce the use of copper and sulphur in the vineyards the Beaufort’s have devised various homeopathic remedies to treat the vines. Vinifications at Beaufort are generally 8-10 months long and fermentation always takes place with native yeasts. Sulphur is added only at disgorgement and is present in minimal quantities.