Region: Loire Valley, France
Appellation: VDF
Color/Style: White Wine
Grapes: Chardonnay, Savagnin

We have long admired the passion, curiosity and experimentation happening chez Jérôme Bretaudeau, a small estate based in Gétigné in the Muscadet region. From his meticulous farming in the vineyards - where classic Melon de Bourgogne vines grow alongside Chardonnay, Savagnin, Pinot Noir and Merlot to his work in the cellar - a kaleidoscope of stainless steel vats, casks, barrels, concrete eggs and amphora that implies someone constantly pushing the limits of what’s possible in this region. His range of wines are a fascinating interpretation of the gabbro, granite and gneiss terroirs, offering just the right balance between ripe fruit and mineral expression.

• Variety: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Savagnin
• Vine Age: Chardonnay planted in the late 1980s, Savagnin planted by Jérome in 2013
• Terroir: Granite and quartz rocky soils
• Viticulture: Certified organic (since 2012) and biodynamic (Biodyvin, as of 2020)
• Vinification: Indigenous yeast fermentation, aged for 14 months in amphora (90%) and barrel (10%)