Yuka & Clotaire Michal
The Domaine Yuka & Clotaire Michal is a small winemaking reality located in Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, in the heart of southern Beaujolais. Clotaire Michal, after an experience as a sommelier in London, decides to return to France and fully dedicate himself to the land and the vineyard, trying to translate his passion into authentic and natural wines. The history of the company takes shape in 2013 with the purchase of a property of only three hectares, characterized by a soil rich in pink granite and sand, with traces of quartz, capable of transmitting a unique energy that has captivated the winemaker. In the French winemaking landscape, the company stands out for the production of natural and traditional wines, far from the popularity of Beaujolais Nouveau, focusing on authenticity, longevity, and respect for local terroirs, and contributing to redefining the identity of the region.
from forty to over a hundred years, which gives the wines extraordinary complexity and a deep connection to the territory. The granitic, sandy soils rich in quartz favor minerality and aromatic balance, while minimal winemaking without chemicals allows the characteristics of the land to fully emerge in each bottle. The company's production philosophy therefore aims to convey typicity and authenticity of the terroirs, without invasive interventions, enhancing the peculiarities of the individual vineyards and respecting the natural cycles of viticulture.Among the curiosities, the Domaine Yuka & Clotaire Michal saw a significant evolution in 2019, with the participation of Yuka Ito and the change of the names of the bottles: “La Napoleon” became “Libre Pensée”, while “Vignes Centenaires” became “à Fleur de Peau”, both Vin de France. The company produces artisanal wines that tell the story of the territory and the family, capable of expressing elegance and freshness, while remaining authentic and uncompromising. The different labels are expressions of the vineyard and the skilled hand of the winemakers, and represent an invitation to discover the most traditional and complex Beaujolais, far from the clichés of nouveau wine, in a journey that combines passion and respect for nature.
The Domaine Yuka & Clotaire Michal is a small winemaking reality located in Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, in the heart of southern Beaujolais. Clotaire Michal, after an experience as a sommelier in London, decides to return to France and fully dedicate himself to the land and the vineyard, trying to translate his passion into authentic and natural wines. The history of the company takes shape in 2013 with the purchase of a property of only three hectares, characterized by a soil rich in pink granite and sand, with traces of quartz, capable of transmitting a unique energy that has captivated the winemaker. In the French winemaking landscape, the company stands out for the production of natural and traditional wines, far from the popularity of Beaujolais Nouveau, focusing on authenticity, longevity, and respect for local terroirs, and contributing to redefining the identity of the region.
from forty to over a hundred years, which gives the wines extraordinary complexity and a deep connection to the territory. The granitic, sandy soils rich in quartz favor minerality and aromatic balance, while minimal winemaking without chemicals allows the characteristics of the land to fully emerge in each bottle. The company's production philosophy therefore aims to convey typicity and authenticity of the terroirs, without invasive interventions, enhancing the peculiarities of the individual vineyards and respecting the natural cycles of viticulture.Among the curiosities, the Domaine Yuka & Clotaire Michal saw a significant evolution in 2019, with the participation of Yuka Ito and the change of the names of the bottles: “La Napoleon” became “Libre Pensée”, while “Vignes Centenaires” became “à Fleur de Peau”, both Vin de France. The company produces artisanal wines that tell the story of the territory and the family, capable of expressing elegance and freshness, while remaining authentic and uncompromising. The different labels are expressions of the vineyard and the skilled hand of the winemakers, and represent an invitation to discover the most traditional and complex Beaujolais, far from the clichés of nouveau wine, in a journey that combines passion and respect for nature.
