The history of Domaine Brard Blanchard
The Story of Jacques Brard Blanchard, Organic Winemaker
I started working in the vineyard with my parents at the age of 15.At that time, hair care products made by the chemical (petroleum) industry were just starting to appear. My father, like everyone else, used them.
In 1972, I had some health problems (respiratory allergies, etc.). I quickly realized that all these issues had a single cause: pesticides—and in particular one used to treat the most common vine disease in our region: downy mildew.
Je me suis aussi rendu compte que chaque année, il fallait utiliser des produits de plus en plus dangereux, alors qu’autrefois les paysans récoltaient sans toute cette chimie !
The history of Domaine Brard Blanchard
At the dawn of the 21st century
After more than 30 years of organic farming, research, struggles, successes, and failures, I remain convinced that our approach to farming reflects the future of agriculture. It demands respect for the land and for people.
Notre exploitation à laquelle s’associe la jeune génération dans le S.C.E.A. “BIO” BRARD BLANCHARD ne semble pas prète à changer ses méthodes de production.
