Domaine de Villargeau: a passion, people and emotions to share

With his father and uncle, Marc Thibault expresses the terroir of their hills through three grape varieties across four cuvées. While Marc developed a passion for wine at Vosne Romanée with Jean Yves Bizot, he primarily caught the bug for sharing and conviviality. Every day, he thinks about these future tasting moments as he follows the rhythm of nature, his vines, and the fermentation process.

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What is the story behind the estate and the wines it produces?

Explore the Loire and the AOC Coteaux du Giennois

Domaine de Villargeau is a family estate that has been in operation since the 1900s and is registered in the Coteaux du Giennois, which has been recognized as an AOC in the Loire vineyard since 1998. On these hills, production is limited and focused on a few hectares and three grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, and Pinot Noir. This Loire secret is expressed on soils of flint, marl, and limestone. The white wines are fresh, aromatic, and mineral, while the red wines are unique, with fresh, fruity characteristics ideal for shared moments.

How does Marc Thibault work his land and vines?

Marc Thibault: a lover of people and terroir

The vineyard has been certified “Terra Vitis” since 2012. This is a daily commitment to the life of the earth, present and future generations of consumers, the vines, and transparency. Following this sustainable viticulture approach initiated in 2012, the vineyard has been converting to organic viticulture since September 2019. The estate is currently focusing on balancing the soils and wines while embracing the innovations of the new generation. Green manures are taking precedence, sulfite additions are being gradually eliminated, and a new website is being developed to support the estate in its role as ambassador of its terroir.

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Frequently asked questions about Domaine de Villargeau

Where is Domaine de Villargeau located?

The estate covers a few hectares of hillside within the Coteaux du Giennois, in the eastern part of the Loire vineyard. It has stayed in the Thibault family since the very start of the 20th century, and Marc now represents its fourth generation.

Which grape varieties grow at Villargeau?

Three varieties share the plots: sauvignon blanc shapes the whites, while gamay and pinot noir go into the reds. Together they yield four separate cuvées.

Are the wines of Domaine de Villargeau organic?

The vineyard began converting to organic farming in autumn 2019, building on a Terra Vitis certification earned back in 2012. Added sulfites are being reduced step by step and green manures now stand in for synthetic inputs.

What style are the Villargeau wines?

The whites lean on the freshness and mineral edge drawn from flinty soils. The reds favour fruit and a supple texture, made for easygoing, shared meals rather than long cellaring.

What is the Coteaux du Giennois appellation?

It is a Loire AOC granted in 1998, set on a mix of flint, marl and limestone soils. Output stays limited, only a few hectares per estate, which keeps it a quietly kept corner of the region.