THE WINERY

BACKGROUND

A family-run winery handed down from father to son for four generations. The vineyard spans 23 hectares and is bordered by Cheverny Forest to the east, at the gateway to the Sologne region.

We produce multiple AOC (“controlled designation of origin”) wines: 

- Cour-Cheverny (white)

- Cheverny (white, red and rosé)

- Crémant de Loire (white and rosé)



VARIETIES

Our winery is best known for its whites – which account for 60% of our wines – with Romorantin as the dominant variety, a grape that has traditionally been cultivated at the vineyard.


                          Romorantin:    7 hectares                 Gamay:           3 hectares

                          Sauvignon:      6 hectares                 Pinot Noir:       4.5 hectares

                          Chardonnay:   3 hectares                 Cot:                 0.5 hectares


TOTAL PRODUCTION : 90,000 bottles


THE TERROIR

The diversity of our soil enables us to grow these different varieties: sand on clay is reserved for Gamay and Sauvignon, while clay limestone allows Romorantin and Pinot Noir grapes to fully express themselves.


VINEYARD MANAGEMENT

“High Environmental Value” certification:


- Vineyard maintained by means of cultivation and cover planting

- Reasonable disease protection combined with prophylactic measures (limited growth, leaf removal, etc.)

- Yield control via short pruning

- Revitalization of the vineyard using stock taken from our blocks of old vines

- 100% of the property harvested by hand, with respect for the vines and the berries

- Traditional winemaking methods Fermentation using local yeast No filtration during maturation


SALES

Individuals (at the winery and by shipment) Dining establishments and wine merchants Exports

COUR CHEVERNY

THE APPELLATIONIntroduced by King François I in 1519, Romorantin is the oldest grape grown in our wine region. A first designation of origin was recognized in 1949. The Cour-Cheverny AOC was defined in 1993 for this unique variety.


VARIETY & TERROIR

Seven hectares of our vineyard are dedicated to Romorantin, which has been planted here for the last four generations. Siliceous clay soil on a limestone foundation is reserved for this variety. Grapevines that are more than 45 years old cover 80% of the cultivated area (including one 90-year-old block). Those blocks yield the best expression of both the variety and the soil.


WINEMAKING

Long, golden clusters harvested by hand. Grapes transported in crates due to their fragility, followed by gentle pressing: to facilitate the must’s natural decantation before fermentation, the berries cannot be crushed. Spontaneous fermentation at 18°C and maturation in tanks on fine lees for nine months. No filtration during maturation.


COUR-CHEVERNY 2020

Harvested: 21 to 30 september

Yield: 50 hectolitres/hectare

Bottled: february 2022


TASTING NOTES

Golden yellow colour.

Nose with notes of citrus and honey.

Fresh, nicely round mouthfeel.

The typical aromas of honey, acacia and ripe citrus fruit intensify with ageing (5 to 10 years or even longer).


PAIRINGS

Fish in sauce, white meat, cheese, etc. 


THE APPELLATION
Introduced by King François I in 1519, Romorantin is the oldest grape grown in our wine region. A first designation of origin was recognized in 1949. The Cour-Cheverny AOC was defined in 1993 for this unique variety.


VARIETY & TERROIR

Seven hectares of our vineyard are dedicated to Romorantin, which has been planted here for the last four generations. Siliceous clay soil on a limestone foundation is reserved for this variety. Grapevines that are more than 45 years old cover 80% of the cultivated area (including one 90-year-old block). Those blocks yield the best expression of both the variety and the soil.


WINEMAKING

Long, golden clusters harvested by hand. Grapes pressed whole due to their fragility: to facilitate the must’s decantation before fermentation, the berries cannot be crushed. Fermentation and maturation in tanks on fine lees for nine months.


COUR-CHEVERNY Renaissance 2020 

Harvested: 28 september

Selected from our blocks of grapevines more than 50 years old. The naturally rich sugar content allows us to make a sweet version of this wine (28 grams per litre of residual sugar). 

Yield: 35 hectolitres/hectare

Bottled: September 2021


TASTING NOTES

Bold golden yellow colour.

Sensation of volume with a slightly thick consistency, sweet but still endowed with the fresh finish that is characteristic of Romorantin.

The typical aromas of honey, acacia and ripe citrus fruit intensify with ageing (10 years or longer).


PAIRINGS

Aperitif, foie gras, etc.

CHEVERNY

TERROIR & VARIETY

Pinot Noir, primarily grown in calcareous clay soil. Gamay, grown in siliceous clay soil.



WINEMAKING

Grapes harvested by hand September.

Lovely maturity, extraordinarily healthy: very high concentration of sugar, both varieties rich in anthocyanin.

Yield: 40 hectolitres/hectare


PINOT NOIR : Stripping.

Fermentation for 10 days at 25°C.


GAMAY : 

Fermentation in whole clusters for 17 days at 20°C.


No pitching (yeast). Separate vinification of each variety, with no sulphites. Matured in tanks and blended in March.



2022 VINTAGE Le Petit Chambord

This wine is dominated by Pinot Noir (65%) and is typical of our calcareous clay terroir.                                         

                           

The Gamay (35%) rounds out this vintage. 

Powerful and complex, with an intense colour.

Nose of berries, cherries and strawberries, with a rich, round and aromatic mouthfeel.

The full expression of this blend will assert itself over time, with the possibility of cellaring it for 2 to 6 years.



Bottled : September 2023

Pairings : Red meat, game, cheese

Awards : Hachette Wine Guide 2024 Favourite*


TERROIR § VARIETY
Sauvignon (dominant) and Chardonnay (20 %).
Primarily siliceous clay soil, as well as calcareous clay       (Sauvignon block).



WINEMAKING
Grapes harvestedby hand from 5 to 15 septembre
 Yield : 45 hectolitresl/hectare
Grapes pressed whole, with no pitching (yeast)

 Fermented using local yeast at 18°C for two months,
 followed by maturation on fine lees until spring.

 No filtration during maturation.
 


2023 VINTAGE Le Petit Chambord


 Bottled: february / april 2024
 Cellaring time : 3 to 5 years

 
Tasting and pairing notes :
 Dry, fresh and fruity,very supple,with nice minerality.

 A pronounced nose of pear and citrus fruit

 Great to pair with starters, seafood, asparagus, etc.   






CREMANT DE LOIRE

LE CREMANT BRUT
LE CREMANT ROSE BRUT
élaboré avec le seul cépage Pinot Noir 

L’APPELLATION ET LE TERROIR
1 HA notre vignoble est consacré à la production de CRÉMANT de LOIRE sur des sols argilo-siliceux. Le CHARDONNAY est notre cépage principal associé à l' ORBOIS et au PINOT NOIR .


LA RÉCOLTE ET LA VINIFICATION

Suivant les régles d'élaboration des crémants:

Vendanges manuelles, pressurage de raisins entiers . Viellissement en cave de 12 mois avant commercialisation pour obtenir un blanc de blanc BRUT à la bulle délicate et d'une grande finesse.

Share by: