In 1736, Etienne SORNAY, the ancestor of the MARMONNIER family, who currently own the estate, left his initials on a chimney. These carvings are evidence of just how old this estate really is.

MARMONNIER is a family of some renown in the world of wine: in 1835, a MARMONNIER invented the grape press which bears his name – it is also known as the “American” press, for commercial reasons (at the time, Lafayette was a national hero).

Today, two winemakers handle the work in these vineyards, located in some of the best plots in Morgon, including Charmes. The vines have an average age of 50 years. They are handled sustainably, in an effort to protect the environment and ecosystem.