The Domaine

 

 

A family story, rooted in the land of Saumur

The Domaine des Hautes Vignes is the fruit of a passion passed down from generation to generation. Created in 1961 by André and Paulette, they planted the first vines on the clay-limestone soils of Saumur, convinced of the exceptional potential of this terroir. They were the generation of creation and audacity.

A few years later, it was the turn ofAlain, their son, Together with his wife AnneTrained in viticulture and oenology, Alain organizes the Estate with renewed rigor and a deep attachment to the land. With his wife, they have professionalized the Estate, developed it, modernized the facilities and increased the reputation of our vintages while remaining faithful to the family spirit. They have understood the importance of respecting the terroir and environmentally friendly winemaking.

 

Anne and Alain Fourrier - Independent Winegrowers' Fair

 

Respect for the land as a heritage

Domaine des Hautes Vignes is proud to maintain its work in continuity, with a vision for the future. For more than forty years, we have adhered to the Vignerons Indépendants de France, a guarantee of artisanal work, from the cultivation of the vines to the winemaking process, bringing them to you.

Committed to the values of respect, authenticity, and quality, we have chosen sustainable viticulture. At the initiative of Alain and Anne, Domaine des Hautes Vignes is committed to preserving our environment. The estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE) level 3, the highest level of this distinction, a guarantee of daily investment in biodiversity, soil life and the sustainable management of these exceptional terroirs.

 

 

The vineyard flourishes on clay-limestone soils, rich and lively, which give our wines their finesse, their structure and their unique character. We cultivate the emblematic grape varieties of the Loire Valley: the chenin, a noble grape variety of Saumur whites, the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, for elegant and expressive reds, and the Chardonnay, which brings freshness and roundness to our sparkling wines.

Our cellars, made of tuffeau stone, the characteristic stone of the Saumur region, offer us unparalleled preservation of our wines. This allows us to age our wines in the cellar, which brings a unique subtlety to our different vintages.

At Domaine des Hautes Vignes, each harvest is a page in our history written with the land, the vines, and those who share our taste for the terroir.