OUR LAND
The Sancerre vineyards, located in the Centre-Loire region, are renowned for their white wines, but they are also home to Pinot Noir. Originally, it was mainly planted with Pinot Noir, until it was ravaged by phylloxera in 1886. The winegrowers then planted mainly Sauvignon Blanc, which is better adapted to the region's climate and soils.
On the other side of the Loire, the Pouilly Fumé vineyard shares the same emblematic grape variety. Its unique terroir gives the wines subtle aromas and a fine minerality.
Thanks to the expertise of its winegrowers and the richness of its terroirs, Sancerre wines were awarded AOC status in 1936 for Sauvignon Blanc, and in 1959 for red and rosé wines made from Pinot Noir. The Pouilly Fumé appellation obtained its AOC in 1937.
Today, the Sancerre vineyard covers 3,053 hectares, planted to 75 % Sauvignon Blanc and 25 % Pinot Noir. Pouilly Fumé covers 1,399 hectares, exclusively planted to Sauvignon Blanc.
Les CaillottesThe soil is very chalky with a high piperosity and a low soil depth (25 to 40 cm). The wines produced are highly aromatic (floral with boxwood and citrus fruit notes) and tender from their youth.
Les Silexare located on the banks of the Loire. This very stony soil is commonly known as "cailloux". Their ability to store heat helps to hasten the ripening of the grapes.
The Terres Blanches are composed of clay and limestone and are located on the westernmost hills of the Sancerrois region. These soils slow down the ripening of the grapes, allowing them to be harvested later and in better condition.
The estate currently covers around 23 hectares in the Sancerre appellationplanted with 70 % of Sauvignon Blanc and 30 % of Pinot Noir, and on 5 hectares in the Pouilly Fumé appellation.
All our plots are cultivated in a reasoned manner, without the addition of chemical mineral fertilisers and with limited use of phytosanitary products, giving priority to working the soil. Today, grass covers all our vineyards, promoting biodiversity and the natural balance of the terroir.
To ensure optimum quality, we only harvest by hand to select the finest grapes.
