La Malaurie is the result of an encounter between the two regions Francis Tribaut and his family cherish most. Champagne is Francis Tribaut's native vigneron matrix. From his family's birthplace in Romery to the great Champagne houses where he worked and the success story of his own company in Aÿ, he has lived a thousand lives. Burgundy is La Malaurie's other playground, where the Tribaut family has strong family ties.
Creative space as a field of opportunities
Francis Tribaut has a combined view at these two great wine-growing regions, both planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Although they may seem diametrically opposed, their styles seem to be coming closer together year after year.
Burgundy and Champagne will interact and resonate with each other.
In Champagne, I still have so much to explore. I want to take a Burgundian approach to my cuvées, through fine management of our vineyards and parcels. In Burgundy, I'm going back to school! I need to understand the effect of terroirs on the characteristics of the wines produced and the influence of yeast strains on the style of each wine.
Côte de Beaune and Champagne are the two regions we're focusing on.
A place to meet and share ideas
From the outset, this project was also designed to bring together enthusiasts, oenophiles and vignerons from different regions to discuss a variety of themes, such as transmission, the future of our grape varieties in the context of climate change and the style of great wines in the face of consumer expectations. It was in this spirit that the Maison La Malaurie was built in Champagne, a dual place, both a winery and a meeting point.
The spirit of the place is reminiscent of Les Maisons de Malojane in Provence, where the family likes to recharge their batteries.
I want everyone who is passionate about wine to be able to meet. La Malaurie and its locations will facilitate the long-awaited dialogue between producers 'in residence' and consumers.
