France

Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Since its foundation in 1875, the Domaine, located in the heart of the Vouvray appellation has grown with five generations, thus steadily expanding from 5 to 33 hectares. Thanks to the family’s structure, the Vigneau-Chevreau family has succeeded by ensuring the domaine’s lasting quality by expanding it, modernising it, taking the means to pass it on to the successive generations, and enabling purchases like the historical vineyard of Marmoutier Abbey, the cradle of Vouvray appellation wines. The 33 acres of the domaine are located in 4 out of the 8 villages which make up the appellation surface, thus giving complexity and intensity to its wines thanks to the quality of its land and its orientation. In 1995 the Domaine converted to very strict biodynamic agriculture – they are one of two such producers in all of Vourvray. The aging of their wines takes place in their deep limestone cave.

CURRENT WINES

Vigneau-Chevreau Vigneau Selection Vouvray Sec
TERROIR & VINEYARD

69 acres across 4 villages of Vouvray. Tuffeau and clay chalks with silex. Certified organic (Ecocert 1999) and biodynamic. 5th generation.

VINIFICATION

Vinification in demi-muids (traditional barrels). Indigenous yeasts.

TASTING NOTES

Citrus, green apple, and mineral. Dry and precise with focused acidity and a long finish.

Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Abbaye de Marmoutier Clos de Rougemont
TERROIR & VINEYARD

69 acres across 4 villages of Vouvray. Tuffeau and clay chalks with silex. Certified organic (Ecocert 1999) and biodynamic. 5th generation.

VINIFICATION

Vinification in demi-muids (traditional barrels). Indigenous yeasts.

TASTING NOTES

5-hectare walled vineyard from Marmoutier monks. Quince, lemon zest, wet stone, and white flowers. Powerful yet elegant with chalky minerality.

Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Petillant Brut NV
TERROIR & VINEYARD

69 acres across 4 villages of Vouvray. Tuffeau and clay chalks with silex. Certified organic (Ecocert 1999) and biodynamic. 5th generation.

VINIFICATION

Vinification in demi-muids (traditional barrels). Indigenous yeasts.

TASTING NOTES

Fine bubbles with apple, pear, and brioche. Fresh and lively with a clean finish.

Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Silex Sec
TERROIR & VINEYARD

69 acres across 4 villages of Vouvray. Tuffeau and clay chalks with silex. Certified organic (Ecocert 1999) and biodynamic. 5th generation.

VINIFICATION

Vinification in demi-muids (traditional barrels). Indigenous yeasts.

TASTING NOTES

From flinty silex soils. Ripe quince, baked apple, and acacia honey. Aromatic diversity with a mineral, persistent finish.

Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Traditionnelle Brut NV
TERROIR & VINEYARD

69 acres across 4 villages of Vouvray. Tuffeau and clay chalks with silex. Certified organic (Ecocert 1999) and biodynamic. 5th generation.

VINIFICATION

Vinification in demi-muids (traditional barrels). Indigenous yeasts.

TASTING NOTES

Traditional method. Apple, citrus, and toasty notes. Fine mousse with a crisp, elegant finish.

QUICK FACTS

REGION

COUNTRY

APPELLATION

Vouvray