The winery
Domaine des Sablonnières
Winery in the Loire Valley based in Doué‑en‑Anjou, producing Crémant, Saumur and Anjou wines with certified organic viticulture. (https://www.domainedessablonnieres.com/)
- Valle della Loira (Anjou / Saumurois) · Francia
- Since 1990
- 4 products
The story
Official sources indicate activity dating to 1990; the domaine's website reports the domaine was established in 1990 and notes the subsequent presence of Tony Raboin, while the Hachette Guide mentions the recovery/management of the domaine from 1990 and the arrival of Pascal Busson in 2014. Some tourist information sheets and guides also report that conversion to organic viticulture took place during 2010–2014.
Production philosophy
Oriented toward organic viticulture and the enhancement of local terroirs, the domaine produces still, rosé and sparkling wines in the local style of the Loire Valley. The domaine declares organic practices and limited interventions in the vineyard and cellar.
Terroir and vineyards
The domaine is located in Doué‑la‑Fontaine and sits on the geological fault between the Paris Basin and the Armorican Massif; the vineyards lie on schist and red clay soils in the Anjou area and on limestone and flint in the Saumur area. The estate works several appellations of the Loire Valley.
Awards and recognition
Appearances and mentions in the Hachette Guide and local recognitions for wine tourism reported by guides/region. No definitive lists of monetary awards were found; mentions are documented in the cited sources.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chenin Blanc
- Cabernet Franc
- Grolleau
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Hectares
- 19.0
What makes it distinctive
- Based in Doué‑en‑Anjou, in the Loire Valley.
- Approximately 19 hectares of vineyard.
- Organic viticulture / conversion to organic reported around 2010–2014.
- Producer of Crémant de Loire, Saumur Brut and wines from the Anjou and Coteaux du Layon appellations.
- Main grape varieties: Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Chardonnay.