Pym-Rae

04/11/2023

CORRIENTES —
Before the first buds, we welcome our 9 cows in the vineyard.
They eat the grass all around the plant and they bring organic matter which stimulates and enrich the microbial life of the soils.

03/20/2023

NO PUMPING, NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL —

Extraction is made softly thanks to the vats’ small size and the great care in each step of vinification. Temperatures are measured and adjusted manually to return to this fundamental connection with the wine: “each vat is a child aborning”.

02/24/2023

“In our eyes, what is most precious is the memory which is preserved.”
Alfred Tesseron

02/06/2023

WINTER MIST—

« You have the impression of being above the Earth; as if in paradise. » Alfred Tesseron

01/19/2023

— JÉRÔME LEDIT
…arrived at Pym-Rae as the estate manager in 2021.
He embodies the new generation. He was first introduce to Biodynamics in 2012, when he managed the Michel Chapoutier’s Alsatian wine.
His experience led him to acquire a true expertise of small mountain vineyards and precise terroirs.
Jérôme brings a fresh perspective to Pym-Rae’s unique farming and winemaking philosophy, while ensuring the continuity of the biodynamic and winemaking approaches set up at the estate since 2016.

01/03/2023

— GOING INTO 2023
The Tesseron family and the whole team wish you the best for this new year.

12/02/2022

Thanks for this wonderful article The Wine Independent

Pym-Rae In 2016, Château Pontet-Canet proprietor Alfred Tesseron put down stakes in Napa Valley with the purchase of the vineyard and mansion that had been one of the homes of deceased actor Robin Williams.  Located at an average altitude of 1,500 feet (500 meters) on Mount Veeder, the estate incl...

11/24/2022

MOUNT VEEDER —
It represents only 1.3% of total Napa Valley Production. It is the only hillside appellation in Napa Valley that adjoins the cool, bayside Carneros, benefiting from the cooling influence of San Pablo Bay.
Mount Veeder is best known for producing wines with depth, intensity and complexity.

09/07/2022

Pym Rae’s wine estate is above all a family affair. 🍷📖
A story written by us : Alfred, Justine and Noé Tesseron

03/01/2022

When nature is everywhere —
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02/17/2022

MOUNT VEEDER | HILLS
At 1600 feet altitude, your point of view will change. Definitely.

02/10/2022

ALFRED TESSERON |
« Sometimes the farthest voyage brings us closer to what is essential »