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Domaine Vacheron
Certified as a biodynamic winery for ten years, the Domaine Vacheron certainly one of the highlights of Sancerrois. Under the management of Jean-Dominique and his cousin Jean-Laurent, the family estate produces a range of different single-vineyard Sancerres in white, red and rosé. The estate covers 46 hectares of vineyards and has been BIODYVIN-certified since 2005 - one of the first wineries in the region to do so.
Each site has its own character: the Caillottes soils bring mineral freshness, the Terres blanches depth and complexity, while Silex sites provide intense flavours. Jean-Dominique gained experience in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Jean-Laurent at Aubert de Villaine in Burgundy - this Burgundian precision characterises their unique Sancerre style today.
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Four generations of biodynamic viticulture
The history of the Domaine Vacheron begins with the founding father Maurice Vacheron. Over four generations, the estate has developed into one of the most renowned producers in the Sancerrois. In 2005, the estate was one of the first wineries in the region to receive BIODYVIN certification - a milestone for biodynamic viticulture in the Loire.
Today, cousins Jean-Dominique and Jean-Laurent Vacheron run the 46-hectare estate together. Their different apprenticeships - Jean-Dominique in the Rhône Valley at Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Jean-Laurent at Aubert de Villaine in Burgundy - have combined to create a unique philosophy: Burgundian precision meets Loire elegance.
Terroir diversity at the highest level
The vineyards of Domaine Vacheron extend over various soil types that are characteristic of the Sancerre appellation. Caillottes - limestone-rich soils - give the wines mineral freshness and vibrancy. Terres blanches of marl and clay-limestone provide depth, complexity and ageing potential.
The flint plots are particularly noteworthy. The flint stores heat and gives the sauvignon blanc a characteristic smoky note and intense flavour. The individual vineyards are vinified separately in order to optimally express the characteristics of each terroir.
L'Enclos des Remparts - The crown jewel
Among the numerous individual sites „Guigne-Chèvres“ with its pure silex terroir. Even more exclusive is L'Enclos des Remparts - a plot with ungrafted vines, so-called francs de pied. These vines, which grow without grafting on American rootstocks, are considered a particularly authentic expression of the terroir.
In addition to the white Sancerres, the red wines made from Pinot Noir are also impressive. The „Belle Dame“ shows Burgundian finesse with astonishing depth - proof that Sancerre Rouge can be far more than an insider tip.
Pioneers in the Sancerrois
Domaine Vacheron has made a significant contribution to consolidating Sancerre's reputation as the origin of great terroir wines. Alongside the Domaine Claude Riffault the Vacherons are among the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in the region.
Whether the fresh Sancerre blanc as an entry-level wine, the complex layered series or the elegant rosé - every wine from Domaine Vacheron bears the signature of winemakers who have perfected their craft over generations.