Clos-Vougeot Meetings 2023 (French edition): Biodiversity in the Vineyard and Cellar

The Rencontres du Clos-Vougeot 2023 took place in the prestigious setting of the eponymous château on October 5, 6, and 7, 2023. Organized by the UNESCO Chair "Cultures and Wine Traditions" of the University of Burgundy, these meetings are part of a long tradition aimed at celebrating wine as a cultural product and a vector of civilization, carrying humanistic values such as conviviality and sharing.

This 2023 edition highlights the crucial role of biodiversity in the vineyard and cellar as an essential resource for agroecology. It offers an innovative vision for sustainable viticulture based on environmentally friendly practices such as soil conservation, reduction of chemical inputs, and optimization of interactions between living organisms.

A comprehensive exploration in three sessions:

1. Agroecology: Building the Concept
The first session traces the history and conceptual foundations of agroecology, from its origins in Brazil to its multiple current applications. Stéphane Bellon's conference precisely illustrates the diversity of agroecological practices worldwide.

2. Biodiversity in the Vineyard
This session reveals the benefits of agroecological management of the vine. Presentations show how biodiversity—from the microbiome to plants bordering the plots—protects crops and improves soil quality. Research also highlights the negative effects of intensive practices, such as the use of pesticides, on soil microbial life. Contributions from Sophie Trouvelot and Lionel Ranjard brilliantly illuminate these issues.

3. Biodiversity in the Cellar
The third session focuses on the interactions between vineyard and cellar, particularly through microbial diversity and its role in creating wines with unique organoleptic qualities. Recent research explores the use of non-Saccharomyces yeasts to enrich enological potential.

A resource for the future of viticulture

The book concludes with a roundtable led by Hervé Hannin on the prospects for the development of agroecology. This debate offers concrete paths to transform viticulture through ethical and sustainable management of biodiversity.

Why read this book?

• Scientific and practical expertise: written by recognized specialists.
• Global approach: from vineyard to cellar, a complete vision.
• Commitment to the future: an essential reflection for the agroecological transition.

Article Characteristics:

• Title: Rencontres du Clos-Vougeot 2023: Biodiversity in the Vineyard and Cellar
• Author(s): Edited by Jocelyne Pérard and Marielle Adrian
• Publisher: UNESCO Chair Cultures and Wine Traditions
• ISBN: 978-2-918173-36-6
• EAN: 9782918173366
• Format: 16 x 24 cm
• Publication Date: 06/2024
• Number of Pages: 230