Domaine du Valbrun

The Domaine du Valbrun, located in the heart of the Saumur-Champigny appellation, brilliantly embodies the finesse and elegance of Loire wines. Driven by an organic approach and respect for the environment, this family-run estate brings out all the richness of the Loire terroir through precise, low-intervention winemaking.

Thanks to demanding viticulture and meticulous cellar work, Domaine du Valbrun wines fully express the identity of Cabernet Franc, the emblematic grape variety of Saumur-Champigny. Freshness, complexity and balance are the watchwords of this domaine, which makes the appellation shine with the purity and sincerity of its cuvées.

The Domaine du Valbrun extends over several hectares of vines, ideally situated on the clay-limestone slopes of Saumur-Champigny. This privileged location gives the wines great elegance and remarkable ageing potential. The Saumur-Champigny appellation enjoys a temperate oceanic climate, ideal for growing Cabernet Franc. Mild winters and moderate summers allow the grapes to ripen slowly, preserving their natural freshness and aromatic complexity. The estate's soils are mainly composed of tuffeau, the region's emblematic limestone rock, which gives the wines a fine minerality and refined structure. There are also parcels on clay and sand terroirs, which give the wines greater suppleness and fruitiness.

The Domaine du Valbrun follows an organic and natural approach, guaranteeing a vine culture that respects its ecosystem. No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used, to preserve biodiversity and encourage soil life. The vines are cultivated with care, favoring natural grassing and gentle ploughing, allowing the roots to plunge deep into the soil to capture all the mineral elements necessary for the complexity of the wines. Harvesting is carried out by hand, with a rigorous selection of bunches to preserve only the highest-quality grapes.

In the cellar, winemaking is low-intervention. Fermentation is spontaneous, using indigenous yeasts to preserve the natural expression of the terroir. Ageing takes place in vats, barrels or amphorae, depending on the specificity of each cuvée, in order to refine the structure of the wines and preserve all their aromatic finesse.

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