Le Musée
Come and visit the amazing wine-related objects collected by Alexandre Gautherin,
a winemaker in Chablis
A long-standing admirer of antiques as well as ancient tools and equipment, Alexandre Gautherin started his collection at a young age. The Vinéa Passion museum invites visitors to learn more about the wine heritage of Chablis. It showcases know-how and objects used in viticulture and winemaking and details how wine-growing practices have evolved over the years.
A look back over the vineyard traditions of Chablis
Occupying a vast 700m2 building, the museum takes visitors on a journey through time, presenting the traditional practices used in the vineyards of Chablis. Of particular interest is a collection of glasses from every Saint-Vincent Tournante wine festival since 1983.
The museum also presents a grafting workshop, a model of the various soils found in the vineyards, exhibitions of winegrowers’ tools, frost protection equipment, and so on.
There is also a play area for children with a seating area and games.
Don't miss:
Extracts from the 1910 agricultural equipment encyclopedia: articles and drawings
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Heat treatment machines from the 1937 Gaudin catalogue
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Chains for cleaning barrels
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A magnificent wicker destemmer
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The Marmonier destemmer and press
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Harvesting panniers
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The Pagoscope!
Vistors wrap up their experience with a tasting of the wines produced by Domaine Ermitage Ste Vaubourg, or grape juice for those who prefer something non-alcoholic.
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There is also a small shop selling wine and regional produce.