Closiers Anwesen

A vineyard in Saumur-Champigny

Organic farming in the spotlight

The vineyard covers 15 hectares within the appellationSaumur-Champigny, at Parnay.The grape varieties are classic for the appellation, withcabernet franc and chenin blancThe vines are perched on a cliff overlooking the Loire River. Arranged on hillsides, they grow in tuffeau limestone soil. Great care is taken in the vineyard's upkeep through optimal cover cropping, careful pruning to promote healthy growth, and meticulous soil cultivation to revitalize the vines.

In the vineyard,Anatole de la Broussecalled upon Michel Chevré ofClos de l'EcotardThey undertook the conversionorganicand favor the practices of thebiodynamicsWhen possible, they follow the lunar calendar, prohibit the use of chemicals, and promote biodiversity. For the winemaker, nature does its work and knows what to do.

The style of the wines

A winemaking process combining precision and great expertise

Investments in the winery have provided it with high-performance equipment. Everything is in place to ensure that the harvested grapes are transported with minimal handling, using gravity. This way, the grapes remain unaltered and intact before fermentation. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks, and then the wine is aged in the estate's troglodyte cellars.

Upon tasting, the vintageThe CloistersIt impresses with its infinite purity. It is the flagship wine of the estate and reveals all the typicity of the Saumur-Champigny terroir. Intensity, precision, and a beautiful tannic structure charm us.

The premium vintageTrézellièresIt invites us on an intoxicating journey. Complex and noble, this sublime vintage will develop for 10 years in the cellar.

The estate's wines are already generating increasing interest, so take advantage while you still can!