Charentais, born in the heart of Cognac, Nicolas studied wine at the Lycée de l'Oisellerie in Angoulême, then he fell in love with the Beaujolais terroirs in 1999 and especially with a Beaujolais. After several years of salaried activities in different areas of the region, he took over, in 2007, a very small vineyard of 4 ha in Odenas. Today he has his domain Nicolas Boudeau and the Domaine des Lys Sacrés with his wife Michelle. Nicolas works his vines with respect for nature and the environment.