Grosjean Vins

The Grosjean family has roots in the Aosta Valley dating back to the early 17th century, when ancestors arrived from Burgundy and Savoie to repopulate the region after the plague. For several centuries, the family operated as a traditional mountain farm, raising livestock and cultivating vines primarily for domestic use. The modern commercial estate was established in 1969 when Dauphin Grosjean decided to bottle his own production following the positive reception of his Ciliegiolo at the 1968 Exposition des Vins du Val d'Aoste. Today, the third generation of the family, including Hervé, Simon, and Didier, leads the business while maintaining the family legacy of independent farming.

The estate manages roughly 20 hectares of vineyards across the municipalities of Quart and Saint-Christophe, with holdings reaching elevations up to 800 meters. These sites are defined by steep slopes and morainic soils composed of sand and stone, which require intensive manual labor characteristic of alpine heroic viticulture. In 2011, Grosjean Vins became the first winery in the Aosta Valley to achieve official organic certification, reflecting a long standing commitment to soil health and biodiversity. Winemaking practices emphasize minimal intervention, natural fermentations with indigenous yeasts, and limited use of sulfur, often resulting in a reductive style that preserves the primary fruit and mineral tension of the mountain environment.

Grosjean Vins is recognized for championing indigenous Valdostan grape varieties, most notably Petite Arvine, Fumin, and Cornalin. The Rovettaz vineyard in Quart is their most significant site, providing the fruit for their flagship white Petite Arvine and structured red Torrette Superieur. Their portfolio includes rare local grapes like Prëmetta and Petit Rouge alongside international varieties like Pinot Noir and Gamay that have historical ties to the region. The winery is regarded as a primary reference for the Valle d'Aosta DOC, producing wines characterized by high acidity and mineral clarity shaped by the extreme climate of the Italian Alps.