The "Jeunes Pousses" (Young Shoots) project originated from the enduring friendship between Thibault Liger-Belair and Ivan Massonnat. Thibault conceived the idea of providing a complete estate to young winegrowers, offering them the opportunity to learn vineyard management before establishing their own vineyards. In 2015, Ivan, the owner of the Belargus estate in Anjou, became enamoured with this philanthropic initiative. Together, they embarked on the "Young Shoots" adventure, acquiring vineyards and a house to serve as the wine cellar.

This project grants young winegrowers 5.2 hectares of vineyards in Beaujolais, cultivated using organic and biodynamic farming practices, for a period of three years. By managing this estate and receiving guidance from those who supported them during their apprenticeship, the participants gain valuable experience. After three years, they will have the knowledge and resources to acquire or lease their own vineyards and establish their own estates.

Appellation: Beaujolais Emeringes (Beaujolais Villages)
Grape: Gamay
Area: 0.7 ha
Lieu-dit, Cuvée: La Croix, elevation 350m
Vintage: 2022
Farming: Organic Certification by ECOCERT
Average Age of Vines: 70 years
Soil: Mix of clay and granite soil
Plantation Density: 10,000 plants/ha
Yield: 18 hl/ha
Vinification: 100% whole bunch, vinification and ageing without SO2, maceration semi-carbonic of 16 days without pumping over or punching down, ageing 100% in old barrels.
Fining and Filtration: None
Alcohol: 12.5 % alc./vol.
Added So2: Minimal
Production: 1170 bottles