Chartron et Trebuchet

About Chartron et Trebuchet

Founded in 1984 in Puligny-Montrachet (Côte de Beaune), Chartron et Trébuchet owes its reputation of excellence to its mastery of vinifi cation, ageing and bottling of great Burgundy wines.

At the very heart of the Burgundy “Golden Triangle” (Puligny-Montrachet,
Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault), this Maison was first known for its great
white wines, mostly from Puligny-Montrachet, which represented 75% of the
wines sold at that time.

From one vintage to another, Chartron et Trébuchet established its signature and built a solid reputation for quality. Strengthened by this knowledge, the Maison then spread its range to red Burgundy wines with the will to respect and perpetuate the image of this great Burgundy wine producer.

Representative Biography

Stéphane Schaeffer, Export Director for North America

In January, Stéphane Schaeffer joined Maison Martenot, as Burgundy Key Account Manager in support to Les Grands Chais de France team for USA, Canada and North Europe.
Very little Stéphane had already one foot in the wine, as his grandfather was a winegrower in Alsace. As a teenager, he enjoyed very much participating to the harvest and winemaking every fall. As his background was in business and management, he wasn't destined to a career in the wine industry, but his passion of the wines led him naturally to the wine business.

He started his professional life selling Alsace wine at the Cave de Hunawihr on the European export markets. Later on he worked in Italy for Argiano, an historical estate in Montalcino as Sales Manager. After that he joined William Pitters/Malesan in Bordeaux as Export Manager. In 2012, he moved to Burgundy for a new position at Boisset to take care among others of the North American market.

Why We're Cool

Located in the south of the Maconnais, the vineyards of Pouilly-Fuissé occupy the slopes and the base of the rocks of Solutré and Vergisson. They span over four villages: Solutré-Pouilly Fuissé, Vergisson and Chaintré.

The altitude of Fuissé is approximately 250 meters. The Fuissé surface is 4.86 km ². The latitude and longitude of Fuissé are 46.281 degrees North and 4.742 degrees East.

Pouilly-Fuissé AOP in general is a dry white wine made from Chardonnay grapes. It is usually pale and refreshing, with a delicate finish yet full of vivacity. Chardonnay prefers calcareous soil with a higher proportion of clay. From this comes all the finesse and elegance of the wine’s aromas and flavours. The amount of clay in the soil is a lead contributor to the full mouthfeel of the great Burgundian dry whites, giving excellent dry white wines.

They feature a winemaking technique that respects the appellation. In order to keep their minerality and freshness, the alcoholic fermentation of Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Mâcon-Villages takes place at 16°C, in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. The ageing on the lees, also in stainless steel vats, lasts between 9 to 10 months.