{"id":1333,"date":"2025-10-29T17:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.julienaschaintre.fr\/an-atypical-story\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:11:33","slug":"an-atypical-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.julienaschaintre.fr\/en\/an-atypical-story\/","title":{"rendered":"An atypical story"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At the crossroads of Burgundy and Beaujolais, Juli\u00e9nas Chaintr\u00e9 Vignerons Associ\u00e9s was born from a dual foundation, a dual love of wine, and a dual respect for the terroir.<\/p>\n

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The Cave de Chaintr\u00e9 is one of the oldest cooperative wineries in France. It was founded in 1928 on the site of an ancient Gallo-Roman villa known as Villa Cantriarca. The winegrowers of Chaintr\u00e9 cultivate Chardonnay with passion, and have gradually invested in modern equipment to better control the vinification and ageing of their M\u00e2connais white wines. La Cave de Chaintr\u00e9 has been going strong for almost 100 years, and its building, \u2018Villa Cantriarca\u2019 \u2013 now known as \u2018Villa Cantrius\u2019 \u2013 has continued to evolve over the years. <\/p>\n

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La Cave de Juli\u00e9nas, founded in 1961, has its roots at the Ch\u00e2teau du Bois de la Salle, an iconic 17th-century building. Long occupied by monks, the estate was acquired in 1658 by Baron Charrier de Laroche, Napoleon I\u2019s first chaplain. In 1961, his descendant, Count Serres de Mesples, sold the ch\u00e2teau to a group of pioneering winegrowers united by a shared ambition: to showcase the richness and authenticity of Beaujolais wines and crus. Raoul Janin, mayor of Julli\u00e9, an agricultural engineer in Lyon and vineyard owner, became the first president of the cooperative thus established. <\/p>\n

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In both Burgundy and Beaujolais, wines were traditionally sold through local wine merchants. To strengthen the direct link between winegrowers and wine lovers, the wineries decided to open their doors. Spaces dedicated to tasting and direct sales were created.
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In 1993, the Cave de Juli\u00e9nas reached a significant milestone: the winemaking cellar was expanded and fitted with modern equipment to refine the winemaking process. The sales areas and offices were also refurbished, providing a more comfortable working environment for staff and a more welcoming atmosphere for visitors. <\/p>\n

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A new lease of life between Burgundy and Beaujolais<\/h2>\n

12 July 2013 marked a decisive turning point: the official merger of Cave de Chaintr\u00e9 and Cave de Juli\u00e9nas, cementing a natural alliance: Juli\u00e9nas Chaintr\u00e9 Vignerons Associ\u00e9s was born. This merger highlights the essence of the wineries, reveals their complementary strengths and injects new vitality. In the photograph capturing this momentous occasion, Bernard Galy, on the left, and Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Descombes, on the right, sign the merger agreement, opening a new chapter in their shared history. A powerful gesture, symbolising commitment and shared ambition. <\/p>\n

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Cooperation at the heart of our winery<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Being a cooperative member means taking personal responsibility whilst working for the good of the group.<\/h3>\n

At the heart of Juli\u00e9nas Chaintr\u00e9 Vignerons Associ\u00e9s lies cooperation. This unique structure enables independent winegrowers to pool their resources, skills and ambitions to produce quality wines, whilst preserving their identity and expertise. <\/p>\n

In a cooperative winery, everyone plays an active role and bears responsibility:
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\u2022 Members contribute their grapes and expertise, take part in strategic decision-making, and play a part in the collective production of the wines.
\n\u2022 Our staff apply their technical expertise and passion to ensure the quality and consistency of our production, from the vineyard to the bottle, including the winery, marketing and visitor services.<\/p>\n

This organisation is founded on strong values: mutual support, solidarity, respect for everyone\u2019s work, the sharing of skills, and the passing on of knowledge.
\nEvery wine produced by our winery is the result of this collective effort: a true partnership between people and the land, which is the source of our cooperative\u2019s strength and longevity.<\/p>\n

Cooperation is not merely a way of organising ourselves: it is a philosophy, a daily commitment that brings a genuine collective strength to bear, ensuring that tradition, quality and authenticity come together in every bottle we produce.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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