The de Noüe family has a long winemaking tradition in Burgundy, France, where Charles Louis de Noüe, owner of Domaine de Vicomte de Noüe-Marinič and also the grandson of Christian Jacques de Clay de Nell, is a member of the family that owns the legendary Domaine Leflaive. His passion for the most authentic and prestigious terroirs for growing wine - with a preference for white wine - led him to Brda in Slovenia, where he and his Slovenian partner, Alis Marinič, have revived some abandoned vineyards, using mass selection to recover a rich genetic heritage that contributes to the complexity of the wines. The two partners manage their vineyards using traditional methods rudimentarily, without using chemicals. Instead, they naturally cultivate the soil and allow aromatic herbs to grow in the vineyard during the summer to retain moisture and protect the roots. They follow Maria Thun's lunar calendar and Steiner's philosophy.
The philosophy of making wine in the vineyard is shared by her advisor, Anthony Colas, who manages the most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy. Together they choose the right moment to harvest healthy grapes. Every other procedure that follows is with minimal intervention to preserve the wine's minerality and freshness. The idea is to obtain a structured wine from the terroir, elegant and persistent on the palate, a wine capable of creating a vibration, an emotion.
Today, the estate proudly stands beside these three brands: Domaine Vicomte de Noüe-Marinič, Erigone, and Marinič.
