Vallée de la Loire

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Located in the wine-producing village of Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, the Domaine FOUET perpetuates the family tradition since 6 generations.

In the heart of the SAUMUR CHAMPIGNY appellation, Julien FOUET now runs a 23-hectare vineyard, combining modern techniques and respect for tradition.

In order to respect the environment, the vines are managed in organic agriculture, certified since 2020. We also practice eco-grazing: sheep are occasionally installed in our plots.

They limit mechanical weeding and contribute to biodiversity. From the pruning of the vine (low yields) to the bottling (no filtration), everything is done to obtain the best quality of wine possible.

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Five generations family estate managed by Jean-Luc Mardon for almost 20 years.

Domaine Pré Baron has expanded over time and now encompasses an area of 42 hectares.

Jean-Luc’s main driving force remains constant and significant improvement in the quality of the Domaine’s wines, whether in the vineyard (control of the vigour an yield) or in the wine cellar during the wine-making and maturing processes, with ever greater respect for the environment and a commitment to a “Terra Vitis” and “HVE” integrated production approach.

The Domaine produces AOC Touraine (White, Red & Rosé), Touraine Oisly (White) and Crémant de Loire (White & Rosé). With the following grape varieties : Sauvignon Blanc, Pineau d’Aunis, Gamay Noir, Côt/Malbec, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and special cuvees.

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Founded by François Boulanger FB Vins Diffusion is specialized in the selection, storage and distribution of wines from the Loire Valley.

The range includes only independent estate owners. Our customers appreciate having a single point of contact, one pick-up location and a single invoice.

We work directly with our winegrower partners and maintain special relationships with them.

The range is not exhaustive and we can search for specific lots throughout the Loire at your request. In June 2021, FB Vins Diffusion has acquired a brand new logistic warehouse to store wines in the best conditions.

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The Domaine Sauger is a family estate since 1870; their 38 Ha are located in the Cheverny appellation, few kilometers from the most famous castles of the Loire valley.

The terroir is made up of rather thin soils (factor of quality) with sandy and clay characters, but also with siliceous soils.

This diversity, allied to various quality grape variety, allows us elaborating wines with multiple flavors.

The planting of the domain is composed of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay for 60% of the vineyard. Although practicing a traditional winemaking, Philippe Sauger likes innovating in the elaboration of his wines, in a permanent research of quality.

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Gilbert Chon and his Sons, owners-growers of 76 hectares of vineyard work with care and passion, and the greatest respect of ancestral techniques, thus perpetuating more than 3 centuries of traditions.

The three Estates are :

• Château de la Jousselinière
• Château Salmonière
• Domaine du Bois Malinge The vineyards are composed of : Muscadet : 59 hectares, Gros Plant : 2 hectares, Gamay : 1 hectare, Chardonnay : 12 hectares, Sauvignon : 2 hectares

History of the Family :

The CHON Family began working in Burgundy vineyards around 1670. After the dreadful frost of 1709 that destroyed a big part of the French vineyards, Mathurin CHON left his native soil and following the Loire, settled near Nantes.

From Burgundian grapevine, the Melon, he then started producing Muscadet. While respecting the family traditions, Gilbert CHON & Sons today use modern techniques (temperatures controls during fermentation, stabilization of wine by cold, vacuum bottling and corking, etc.) to improve wine quality and extend their preservation.

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Raymond Morin, the transmission

If the Domaine bears the name of Raymond Morin, it is in homage to this man whose know-how has been passed down through 4 generations for over a century. Today, the cellar master, surrounded by his teams, works on wines that are the expression of our terroirs while respecting the history of the Domaine.

With a century of skill, we continue the quality work from the vine to the glass. Our philosophy remains the same over the generations: to carry the colors of the Loire Valley terroirs, to offer Domaine et Châteaux wines of great quality while respecting the environment: our HVE level 3 certification since 2019 is the guarantee of it.

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Thanks to the will of two generations, the Château de la Bonnelière has regained its nobility and its original vocation, the vine and the wine. In 1976, Pierre Plouzeau bought this family property, renovated the Château and replanted the lost vineyard.

In 1989, a modern cellar was created as well as a wine "Chinon Château de la Bonnelière&quot.

His son, Marc, took over this vineyard in 1999, continues to develop it, passes it entirely to organic and perfects the cellar.

Today, it is a must-see vineyard in Chinonais. From the first wine to the finest ones, the grapes are harvested with the greatest care in manual harvests.

Our cellars under the fortress of Chinon are a major asset for optimal aging.

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Established for many years in Bué, the Merlin Cherrier estate operates 11 hectares in sauvignon and 2 hectares in pinot noir.

We are convinced that reasoned and non-intrusive viticulture is essential to sustain our wine-growing regions and preserve the auxiliary fauna. Level 3 HVE certification, the use of biocontrol solutions and our cultivation practices are the first milestones in our eco-responsible approach.

Our vinification method is intended to be as least disturbing as possible for juices, long fermentations at low temperature, stirring, long aging on lees, no racking and transfers almost essentially by gravity.

Based on the experience acquired over the generations and based on the principle that there is always an axis of progress, listening to customers constitutes the basis of our continuous improvement process.

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One of the smallest and oldest appellations in France, JASNIERES and COTEAUX DU LOIR, nestled in the South of Sarthe, an exceptional terroir, unquestionably minerality, a unique wine, passionate winegrowers.

The GIGOU FAMILY has been operating an 11 hectare estate in organic farming for around 40 years.

From father to son and daughter, they prepare their nectars for you in their troglodyte cellar.

In the vines, well-orchestrated tillage allows the plant to develop in good balance. In the cellar, only indigenous yeasts, the fermentation takes place quietly.

Patience and balance are key words for this family that respects its land.

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Xavier Frissant operates an 18 hectare vineyard undergoing organic conversion in Mosnes.

Each grape variety is in line with its terroir to have the best expression and complexity.

Our terroirs are spread over the following appellations:

• The Touraine Amboise AOC, with the Chenin grape for the whites and the Côt noir grape for the reds.
• The AOC TOURAINE is made from the Sauvignon grape.

We also cultivate an old grape, « Fié Gris », made from an old strain of Sauvignon.

In the cellar we adapt the vinifications according to the terroir and the grape varieties in order to have an optimal quality.