Les Jardins Vivants is one of Burgundy's most uncompromising micro-estates, founded by Tino Kuban after taking over the renowned domaine of Bernard Van Berg in 2017. Originally from Berlin, Tino has quickly established himself as one of the region's most exciting natural winemakers, producing remarkably pure, terroir-driven wines from just 1.5 hectares of organically certified vineyards.

 

The vineyards are certified organic and farmed according to biodynamic principles, with full biodynamic certification as the long-term goal. Vines are braided rather than hedged, cover crops are encouraged to promote biodiversity, and cultivation is carried out with horses, winches and lightweight equipment to minimise soil compaction. Yields are among the lowest in Burgundy, often below 10 hectolitres per hectare, with no more than four bunches retained per vine. Harvest takes place exclusively during the cool morning hours over multiple passes through each vineyard, ensuring only perfectly ripe fruit is selected at optimal phenolic maturity. In the cellar, grapes are fermented with 100% whole clusters and indigenous yeasts, and handled without racking or sulphur during élevage. Both reds and whites mature for at least 18 months in Stockinger oak barrels, with the oldest vines reserved for the domaine's flagship "Réserve" bottlings, which receive extended ageing.
 

Through painstaking vineyard work and an uncompromising commitment to minimal intervention winemaking, every decision is made to maximise vineyard, resulting in a distinctive expression of Burgundy—wines of remarkable purity, precision, tension and energy, where texture, minerality and terroir take centre stage.

Wine style : Les Jardins Vivants whites are defined by intense but controlled reduction, remarkable concentration from low yields, and long élevage that builds texture without sacrificing energy. The reds are perfumed, vibrant and beautifully transparent. Whole-cluster fermentation and gentle extraction deliver silky tannins, bright acidity and an elegant expression of Pinot Noir where freshness and terroir take centre stage.

 

Why Vibrant : Les Jardins Vivants captures Burgundy at its most uncompromising—ultra low yields, meticulous farming and winemaking producing wines of extraordinary complexity, concentration and ageing potential.