Maison Altisolis

Vincent Quenard, a visionary who gave birth to Maison Altisolis in 2023, following years of contemplation. His formative years were spent at the Beaune wine high school, a period from 2011 to 2016 that he cherishes for its wealth of knowledge and the pivotal role it played in shaping his present. Vincent's internships at renowned Burgundian estates like Domaine Trapet in Gevrey-Chambertin, Buisson-Charles in Meursault, and Maison En Belles Lies in Saint Aubin provided invaluable learning experiences that fueled his passion for winemaking.

Returning to the familial vineyard in Savoie in the summer of 2016, Vincent and his family opened a brewing workshop where they produce and brew with their organic cereals, a distillery and recently, a new small estate with his brother Mathieu on the commune of Chignin, the Le Prieure de Saint-Hughes. 

The concept for Maison Altisolis began taking shape in 2022, with over a year spent meticulously designing the blueprint. His aspiration is clear: to master the art of wine maturation, initially focusing on the nuances of Burgundian wines, where every stage—from terroir to barrel selection, ageing techniques, and more—contributes to the final product, a true reflection of the winemaker's identity.

Now based in Savigny-les-Beaune, Vincent's network has already led him to three cuvees in the first year, Aligoté, Santenay, and Maranges. In these last two appellations, he worked during his studies in the vineyards and completed his dissertation on the Marange plot. The wines are 100% whole bunch fermented with natural yeast, unfined, unfiltered, non-chaptalized, and only a minimal amount of sulphites added before bottling.

In vintage 2023, he will also get the Hautes Cote de Beaune Rouge, Bourgogne Blanc Cote d’Or, Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru Les Lavières, Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru Les Narbantons, and Beaune 1er cru Clos du Roi. The philosophy is also to respect these terroirs and thus limit oenological inputs such as doses of sulphites in considered and measured quantities. 

Vincent aims to produce around 12,000 bottles annually across nine appellations, ensuring a personalized and discreet approach to winemaking that defines Vincent's vision for the future.

See also the winery of Vincent and Mathieu Quenard in Savoie: Le Prieure de Saint-Hughes