A sheep stands on grass next to two lambs lying down. Trees without leaves are visible in the background.

Ethical Ecology

Biodynamic farming asks more of us. Rather than applying simple inputs and methods to the entire property, we give each vine daily attention and treat each block as its own living system, working throughout the year to nourish and replenish our ecosystem. Utilizing cover crops, natural preparations, and compost, our farming replenishes the land, season after season.  

Four goats graze on a grassy hillside with rows of grapevines and tall trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
White wildflowers with yellow centers grow densely in a sunlit field under a clear blue sky, several blooms are prominently in the foreground.
Several bees are flying near the entrance of a weathered wooden beehive, with some bees landing and others in mid-air.

Abundance and Life

Of our 80 total acres, fewer than 27 are planted to vine. We devote the remainder to forest and habitat, nurturing a wide array of species from hummingbirds to bobcats. Bluebird boxes, hawk perches, and an extensive insectary invite natural predators to manage pests, while our free-range farm animals enrich the soil, creating natural nourishment that no synthetic input could replicate.

A pile of eggs in various shades of brown, white, and light blue resting on dry straw.
Three brown and white cows stand near a wire fence in a grassy area with leafless trees and vineyard posts in the background.
Two donkeys wearing halters standing in a dirt paddock.

Thriving Farm

Beyond the vines, ADAMVS is a working farm. Estate-grown figs, olives, peaches, apples, blackberries, and honey come from the same land as the grapes that go into the glass. Cattle, donkeys, chickens, and sheep roam the pastures and gardens, each one a working member of the ecosystem. Herbs and flowers, from our garden and the wild, go into our Biodynamic preparations and adorn the tables in the Cypress House and Wine Library.

They are stewards here, not just farmers.
Listening to the land, honoring what it asks.
Bill Beynon, Allocation List member

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Self-Sustaining

Our Demeter-certified Biodynamic farming is rooted in a self-sustaining approach. We grow and prepare our own Biodynamic sprays and composts using plants from our gardens and manure from our animals to nourish the vines and earth. ADAMVS and our sister estate, Château Fonplégade, share the guidance of Biodynamic advisor Corinne Comme, whose work shapes farming on both Howell Mountain and in Saint-Émilion.

Three organic certification logos: Demeter Certified Biodynamic, CCOF Certified Organic, and USDA Organic, displayed in grayscale on a light background.

An Invitation

ADAMVS Allocations

We invite you to join the ADAMVS allocation list for access to our limited-production wines and Howell Mountain estate. Those on our list are the first to receive new releases, special invitations, and opportunities to experience ADAMVS and our sister estates in Bordeaux. 

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