Emmanuel Rybinski

I became a winemaker to continue the work begun by my father in 1987 on Clos Troteligotte. The profession became an obvious choice for me insofar as it calls for creativity, human contact and encounters. It allows me to have a certain relationship with nature and with people. The vine and wine help me to understand the world around me. We started farming organically in 2010. Biodynamics is the next logical step. It's the best tool for improving biodiversity and preserving nature, the soil and life in general. Our aim is to reveal our terroir, and achieve balance and depth in our wines. I've tasted a lot of biodynamic wines. The energy and vitality they exuded was obvious. In the end, it's a question of consistency, respect for my environment, respect for myself and my convictions. At every level, I want to move towards greater emotion and sensation. We've been practicing biodynamics for five years now. This year, we're taking another step towards greater autonomy and diversity in the vineyard. We are committed to agroforestry, eco-pasturing with sheep in our plots, and growing our own plants for biodynamic practices.