The winery
Domaine du Closel - Château des Vaults
Family-owned winery located in Savennières (Anjou, Loire Valley), recognized for its expressions of Chenin Blanc and for its organic and biodynamic approach. (https://www.domaine-du-closel.com/)
- Valle della Loira (Anjou) — Savennières · Francia
- Since 1495
- 2 products
The story
The site of Château des Vaults has been documented since 1495; the property was managed for generations by families associated with the Las Cases and was more recently transformed into Domaine du Closel by Michèle de Jessey, with Evelyne de Pontbriand taking over management in 2001. This historical evolution underpins the estate's identity.
Production philosophy
Respect for the landscape, biodiversity and the expression of the terroir is a priority: the vineyard is farmed organically and has adopted a biodynamic approach, with the aim of minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the winery so the wines' personality can emerge.
Terroir and vineyards
The domaine is located in the Savennières appellation: vineyards on hillsides and "coulées" with complex subsoils that impart minerality and longevity to the wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chenin Blanc ([domaine-du-closel.com](https://www.domaine-du-closel.com/en/chenin))
- Cabernet (presenza marginale per vini rossi) ([biodyvin.com](https://www.biodyvin.com/fr/nos-adherents/248-domaine-du-closel.html))
- Verdelho (citato tra le colture minori) ([biodyvin.com](https://www.biodyvin.com/fr/nos-adherents/248-domaine-du-closel.html))
- Hectares
- 14.0
What makes it distinctive
- Historic estate: Château des Vaults in the village of Savennières.
- Flagship cuvée: Clos du Papillon, together with La Jalousie and Les Caillardières.
- An agronomic approach focused on biodiversity with organic and biodynamic practices.