The vineyard in Versailles, dating back to at least 1787, has been revived by Adrien Pélissié, who discovered its precise historical location through 18th-century maps. The revival follows the relaxation of EU regulations in 2016, enabling a resurgence in local viticulture. With 130 hectares planted in the Ãle-de-France, La Bouche du Roi winery is at the forefront of this movement. The project not only revitalizes the region's agricultural history but also honors the longstanding French tradition of winemaking, as Pélissié reflects on the shared vision of past and present winemakers.
I was really moved when I realized that someone had planted vines in the exact same spot, hundreds of years ago. It's a humbling thought, that someone back then saw the same potential in this land that we do today.
The specific map that revealed the vineyard's past was dated 1787. Today, the renaissance of viticulture in Ãle-de-France is well underway.
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