Domaine de Haute Perche

Overlooking stunning landscapes just 10 km from Angers, Domaine de Haute Perche is a tribute to Anjou’s winemaking tradition, enriched by a modern and responsible approach. At Domaine de Haute Perche, biodynamics is practiced with conviction, reflecting a deep commitment to agriculture that listens to and respects nature’s rhythms, producing vibrant wines that are a true expression of their unique terroir.

What is the story behind the estate?

A guardian of Aubance heritage

Since its establishment in the 1960s and its acquisition in 2019 by visionaries passionate about the French art de vivre, Domaine de Haute Perche has become a guardian of the region’s viticultural heritage. The vineyards are spread across three distinct plots, each with its unique characteristics such as exposure, soil, or slope. These plots, true witnesses to the richness and uniqueness of the terroir, are the stage for agriculture that goes beyond environmental respect, aiming to create a perfect symbiosis with nature.

How does the estate approach sustainability and its work?

A committed and innovative estate

Driven by the ambition of its owners, Domaine de Haute Perche is constantly seeking new ways to enhance its terroir and share its passion for wine. The estate’s approach, rooted in a deep ecological awareness, aims for carbon neutrality by 2025 through ambitious initiatives such as transitioning to biodynamic practices, planting massal selections, and exemplary water and energy management.

The estate is also committed to social responsibility and employee well-being. Domaine de Haute Perche has undertaken a complete overhaul of its work methods to provide its staff with an exemplary working environment (including a dining room, rest area, shower facilities, training, and high-quality equipment). In winemaking, Domaine de Haute Perche employs precise and minimally invasive methods, using micro-doses of sulfur only when necessary.

What do the wines express?

Vibrant wines shaped by schist

Domaine de Haute Perche is not just a winemaking location; it is an invitation to discover wines that reflect their terroir. Characterized by its schist (red, green, ochre, blue) and clay soils, Domaine de Haute Perche produces wines with a mineral profile, highlighted by controlled aging. Each cuvée, crafted with care and passion, reflects the winemakers’ commitment to preserving the identity and expression of each plot.

Dominated by Chenin Blanc, the emblematic grape of the Loire vineyard, the estate’s white wines come in various forms. At Domaine de Haute Perche, Chenin Blanc gives rise to a range of wines from exquisite dry whites to luscious sweet wines and sparkling crémants. The red and rosé wines are equally impressive, with wonderful cuvées in AOC Anjou Villages Brissac, AOC Anjou Gamay, and AOC Cabernet d’Anjou.

Frequently asked questions about Domaine de Haute Perche

Where is Domaine de Haute Perche located?

The estate lies in the Aubance Valley, within the Anjou Noir terroirs, about ten kilometres south of Angers. Its thirty-five hectares are split into three sectors with contrasting exposures and subsoils.

Which grape varieties does Domaine de Haute Perche grow?

Chenin Blanc leads the white range, giving dry styles, sweet wines and sparkling crémants. Reds and rosés rely on gamay and cabernet, bottled as Anjou Villages Brissac, Anjou Gamay and Cabernet d'Anjou.

Does Domaine de Haute Perche farm biodynamically?

Yes. Since the 2019 takeover, the estate has worked its vineyards biodynamically and set its sights on a neutral carbon footprint. Winemaking stays low-intervention, with sulphur added in micro-doses only when needed.

What do the wines of Domaine de Haute Perche taste like?

Schist and clay soils lend the cuvées a mineral signature, framed by careful ageing. Expect taut Chenin whites alongside Anjou reds built on fruit.

How old is Domaine de Haute Perche?

Founded in the 1960s, the estate changed hands in 2019 under new owners drawn to French living. It now works to safeguard Anjou's winegrowing heritage while modernising its methods.