Jousset Exile

Lise and Bertrand Jousset established their winery in Montlouis-sur-Loire in 2004, relying on their instincts to create their own unique wine style. After visiting several vignerons, they were inspired to produce natural wines, and despite not having any mentors, they admire several other winemakers who share their philosophy. They produce wine for pleasure and to share it with others, which is why they frequently travel and enjoy meeting like-minded individuals.

The couple experienced several disasters with frost over the past five years, which led them to start the Exile project. They sourced grapes from friends who shared their wine-growing principles, which allowed them to explore new regions and work with new varieties while still producing wine in their own style. The vineyard covers 11 hectares in Montlouis and Touraine, divided into 27 plots, with an average yield of 30HL/ha. The Joussets prioritize minimal intervention and manipulation and do not use yeast, chaptalization, acidification, or enzymes, preferring to focus on the raw material, the grape, and perform the most crucial work in the vineyard.