The winery
L'Orée du Sabia
An organic and biodynamic winery based in Brem-sur-Mer (Vendée, France), producing Val de Loire - Vendée appellation wines from grape varieties such as Chenin, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Négrette.
- Vendée (Pays de la Loire) · Francia
- Since 2017
- 3 products
The story
The project began when Bastien Mousset returned to Vendée and established the estate. The producer’s website reports that work in the vineyard started around 2017, with a gradual conversion to organic and biodynamic methods, initial development of the parcels and subsequent expansion to the currently declared surface area. The name refers to its location at the edge of the local coastal towns.
Production philosophy
The winery declares an artisanal and precise approach: organic and biodynamic viticulture that respects the local ecosystem, a preference for manual work, fermentations with indigenous yeasts, and winemaking aimed at highlighting the varieties and terroir.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Brem-sur-Mer, between the Vendée salt marshes and the Atlantic Ocean, the documented sites feature soils rich in quartz, schist and granite, with parcels named "Le Clos", "Les Grands Exploits" and others, some overlooking the ocean.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Négrette
- Pinot Noir
- Chenin
- Chardonnay
- Grolleau Gris
- Gamay
- Pineau d'Aunis
- Hectares
- 9.0
What makes it distinctive
- Based in Brem-sur-Mer, Vendée, with a maritime influence on the style of the wines.
- Viticulture is conducted according to organic and biodynamic practices.
- Local and international grape varieties: Chenin, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Négrette, etc.
- Winemaking with native yeasts and various aging vessels
- Parcels identified with terroir and micro-parcel details