Clos Montmartre Harvest Festival: A Celebration of Wine and Tradition
Since 1934, the wine harvest and the arrival of the new cuvee of le Clos Montmartre is celebrated in October during 5 days. It is a popular and traditional, even folkloric, village festival where gastronomy and wine are honored.
AN OLD TRADITION
It was during the 12th century that vines were planted by the nuns of the Abbey of Montmartre. Later on, the impoverishment of the abbey led to the sale of its vineyard plots, and in the 18th century the hilltop was covered with 3/4 of vines around which prospered taverns and cabarets.
When Montmartre was connected to Paris in 1860, housing developed to the detriment of the vines, which disappeared completely in 1928.
AN OLD TRADITION
Upon the initiative of the painter Poublot, among others, the prefect of la Seine declared the current terrain of le Clos de Montmartre unbuildable in order to protect the site against real estate investment. In 1933, the city of Paris created le Clos by planting 2,000 vines.
The first wine harvest festival was held in 1934, sponsored by Mistinguett and Fernandel.
VOIR LE VIGNOBLE : LE CLOS MONTMARTRE
Le vignoble pousse sur le flanc nord de la Butte, le long de la rue Saint-Vincent et de la rue des Saules. Aucun pesticide ni fongicide n’est utilisé.
1750 pieds essentiellement de Beaujolais, Pinot Noir et Gamay, produisent chaque année entre 500 et 600 litres de vin. L’exploitation est assurée par les jardiniers de la Mairie de Paris sous la supervision de Sylviane Leplatre, œnologue de la Ville de Paris.
Le bénéfice de la vente aide l’action sociale (sortie et galas pour les personnes âgées et les enfants).
La visite des vignes est possible pendant les fêtes des vendanges. Les réservations doivent se faire en septembre sur le site web.
