Besides being a Bordeaux wine ambassador, Baron de Lestac is a major player on the Bordeaux wine scene: our wines are made from the vineyards of many Bordeaux producers with whom we share the same passion for the region, and for sustainable wine growing. This is why since the 2019 vintage all our grower-partners are Terra Vitis-certified, respecting strict specifications, which means that our wines are made with the greatest respect for the environment and for society.
Terra Vitis, c’est d’abord une philosophie. Une approche basée sur les principes de la viticulture responsable, dont l’idée est de proposer « un mode d’exploitation qui répond aux besoins du présent, sans compromettre la capacité des générations futures à répondre aux leurs ». Dans les parcelles sélectionnées pour Baron de Lestac, cela se traduit par un ensemble d’actions concrètes visant à privilégier les mécanismes naturels de régulation, à prévenir les maladies de la vigne plutôt que de devoir les traiter, à préserver la fertilité des sols, ainsi qu’à améliorer la qualité de l’eau et de l’air. Au total, ce sont plus de 80 points de contrôle annuels qui encadrent la démarche Terra Vitis, certification environnementale reconnue par le Ministère de l’Agriculture et de l’Alimentation.
Terra Vitis certification is exclusively for viticulture, but it does not focus only on environmental questions. It was created in 1998 by wine growers who wanted to take a global approach, promoting sustainability not just in the vineyards but also in the estates, including the people working in the sector.
By following Terra Vitis specifications, Baron de Lestac's grower-partners are committed to protecting the health and safety of their employees, but also to protecting jobs and encouraging access to training within their companies.
In turn, we aim to ensure their economic viability by paying our grower-partners a fair price for their products.
