Few wine families can trace their roots back five centuries, but the Dupeuble clan has been tending vines in the hamlet of Le Breuil, in the southern Beaujolais, almost continuously since 1512.
Backstory
The domaine has changed its name only a handful of times in its long history. The most recent shift came in 1919, when Anna Asmaquer married Jules Dupeuble and gave the estate the name it carries today. The family has passed the property down through the generations ever since.
Today the estate is run by siblings Ghislaine and Stephane Dupeuble, alongside their uncle Paul. Ghislaine has handled winemaking, sales and communication since 1997, while Stephane oversees the cellar and aging.
The Region
Le Breuil sits in the Pierres Dorees, the golden-stone country of the southern Beaujolais. The wider Chateau des Pertonnieres property spans roughly 100 hectares, of which about 42 hectares are planted to vines.
Vineyards and Farming
The vines grow on granite and limestone soils, with parcels facing south, southeast and southwest. Many plants are between 50 and 100 years old. The family farms by lutte raisonnee, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and limiting yields through severe pruning. The grapes, almost entirely Gamay, are harvested by hand.
Winemaking
Fermentation proceeds naturally through carbonic maceration, the classic Beaujolais method, with no chaptalization and no heavy intervention. The wines age in stainless steel and are bottled unfiltered.
The Wines
The result is fresh, sapid and immensely drinkable. Expect vibrant red fruit and stunning clarity in the Beaujolais rouge, plus a crisp Beaujolais Blanc from Chardonnay. These are honest, food-friendly wines that stay refreshing while keeping a quiet complexity.
