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Château du Fresne
Château du Fresne, an Anjou family since 1982: Coteaux du Layon, Cabernet d'Anjou and Crémant de Loire. Direct from the estate...
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Château du Fresne: the elegance of the great wines of Anjou, generation after generation
Château du Fresne - A family Anjou estate in Faye-d'Anjou, Independent Winegrower HVE3, since 1982
Château du Fresne is a family Anjou estate of nearly 80 hectares, in Faye-d'Anjou, an Independent Winegrower certified HVE3, on the slopes of the Layon.
In the heart of Anjou, on the slopes overlooking the Layon, Château du Fresne has grown a family winegrowing story since 1982. Nearly 80 hectares, eight grapes and more than eighteen cuvées, from Crémant de Loire to Coteaux du Layon: all the elegance of the great Loire wines.
In the heart of Anjou, on the slopes overlooking the Layon, Château du Fresne embodies a rich, human winegrowing story deeply rooted in the Loire valley. Born in 1982 from the union of two winegrowing families, the Robins and the Bretaults, the estate is today a Loire reference, between tradition, precision and modernity.
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A family adventure carried by the third generation
Today, the vineyard is run by Yannis Bretault, David Maugin and Olivier Bretault. Young, complementary and committed, they naturally share the roles between the vineyard, the winemaking and the commercial development.
Their ambition is clear: to preserve the know-how passed on by the previous generations while evolving the practices in order to produce Anjou wines that are ever more precise, expressive and accessible.
A Loire vineyard of great diversity
Château du Fresne spans nearly 80 hectares of vines, mainly located in the commune of Faye-d'Anjou, in the west of the Loire valley. This diversity of plots makes it possible to work eight grapes, including the great pillars of Anjou.
Chenin Blanc, the emblematic grape of great dry and sweet whites, Cabernet Franc, fine and aromatic, and Cabernet Sauvignon, structuring and deep, form the backbone of the vineyard. The estate today makes eight AOCs, two IGPs and more than eighteen cuvées, offering a complete palette able to appeal to every kind of wine lover.
Contrasting soils, a richness of expressions
The vines rest mainly on schist-sandstone soils, made of schist, quartz and square stones. Shallow, these soils give birth to intense, taut and very typical wines.
On the left bank of the Layon, notably around Champ, the soils become more free-draining, mixing sands and gravels. They produce lighter, more immediate wines, while keeping finesse and elegance. This duality of terroirs is one of the great stylistic strengths of Château du Fresne.
Independent Winegrower and environmental commitment
Château du Fresne fully embraces its status as an Independent Winegrower. From vine to glass, every step is carried out at the estate: growing the vine, harvest, winemaking, ageing, bottling and marketing.
The vineyard is certified High Environmental Value level 3 (HVE). The practices in place favour the preservation of biodiversity, the reduction of inputs and respect for natural balances, notably through cover crops, reasoned fertilisation and sustainable soil management.
The cuvées of Château du Fresne, a clear reading of Anjou
The estate's range is structured to suit both the curious and the seasoned enthusiast, with a clear readability by style and by appellation.
The Loire bubbles. Fine, elegant and balanced crémants, perfect for the aperitif and for grand occasions.
Origine
AOP Crémant de Loire
Marquis de Gilbourg
AOP Crémant de Loire
Marquise de Gilbourg
AOP Crémant de Loire
The characterful whites and sweet wines. Chenin wines that are generous, precise and cut out for ageing, true expressions of the Layon.
Grande Sélection
AOP Coteaux du Layon Faye
Les Onillonnes
AOP Coteaux du Layon
Butte des Chevriottes
AOP Coteaux du Layon Faye
The Loire reds and rosés. Frank, fruity and accessible wines, ideal to discover the Loire style of the Cabernets.
Les Cabernets
AOP Anjou
Chevalier le Bascle
AOP Anjou
Croix Lizée
AOP Anjou
Orgasmik
AOP Cabernet d'Anjou
The original, distinctive cuvées. Modern, expressive and bold cuvées, perfect for going off the beaten track.
Autochtone
IGP Val de Loire (Grolleau)
L'Explosif du Fresne
IGP Val de Loire (Sauvignon)
Careful shipping across France and Europe
Château du Fresne, Anjou in all its sincerity
The wines of Château du Fresne charm with their balance, their aromatic purity and their faithfulness to the terroir. Whether dry, sweet, sparkling or red, they all tell the same story: that of a demanding, deeply human family estate, resolutely turned towards the pleasure of tasting.
Why choose Château du Fresne
A family estate since 1982. The union of the Robin and Bretault families, today carried by the third generation.
All the diversity of Anjou. Eight grapes, eight AOCs and two IGPs, from Crémant to Coteaux du Layon.
Two complementary terroirs. Schist-sandstone for tension, sands and gravels for immediate finesse.
Independent Winegrower, HVE3 certified. Everything done at the estate, in respect of biodiversity and soils.
Direct from the grower. From Anjou to your table, your wines travel the shortest route, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Your questions about Château du Fresne
Where is Château du Fresne located?
Château du Fresne is in Faye-d'Anjou (now Bellevigne-en-Layon), in the heart of Anjou, on the slopes overlooking the Layon, in the west of the Loire valley.
How long has Château du Fresne existed?
The estate was born in 1982 from the union of two winegrowing families, the Robins and the Bretaults, and is today a Loire reference.
Who runs the estate today?
The vineyard is run by the third generation: Yannis Bretault, David Maugin and Olivier Bretault, who share the vineyard, the winemaking and the commercial development.
How large is the vineyard?
Château du Fresne spans nearly 80 hectares of vines, mainly in the commune of Faye-d'Anjou, over a great diversity of plots.
Which grapes does Château du Fresne grow?
The estate works eight grapes, including the great pillars of Anjou: Chenin Blanc (great dry and sweet whites), Cabernet Franc (fine and aromatic) and Cabernet Sauvignon (structuring and deep).
How many appellations and cuvées does the estate produce?
Château du Fresne makes eight AOCs, two IGPs and more than eighteen cuvées, offering a complete palette able to appeal to every kind of wine lover.
What are the terroirs of Château du Fresne?
The vines rest mainly on schist-sandstone soils (schist, quartz, square stones), shallow, giving intense and taut wines. On the left bank of the Layon, more free-draining soils (sands and gravels) produce lighter, more immediate wines.
Is Château du Fresne committed to the environment?
Yes. The estate embraces its Independent Winegrower status (everything is done at the estate, from vine to glass) and its vineyard is certified High Environmental Value level 3 (HVE), with cover crops, reasoned fertilisation and sustainable soil management.
What are the cuvées of Château du Fresne?
The range brings together the Crémants de Loire (Origine, Marquis and Marquise de Gilbourg), the Chenin Coteaux du Layon (Grande Sélection, Les Onillonnes, Butte des Chevriottes), the Anjou reds and rosés (Les Cabernets, Chevalier le Bascle, Croix Lizée, Orgasmik) and the original cuvées Autochtone (Grolleau) and L'Explosif du Fresne (Sauvignon).
What is Coteaux du Layon?
Coteaux du Layon is an Anjou AOP dedicated to sweet white wines from Chenin Blanc, made from over-ripe grapes, with aromas of candied fruit and honey, perfect at the end of a meal and with lovely ageing potential.
Which Château du Fresne wines to choose to discover Anjou?
To discover the emblematic appellations of Anjou, the Crémants de Loire are an excellent introduction. The Chenin Coteaux du Layon cuvées will delight lovers of generous, age-worthy whites, while the Cabernet d'Anjou and Anjou reds offer an accessible, fruity and authentic approach to Loire reds.
Where can you buy Château du Fresne wines directly?
You can find the available cuvées here, direct from the grower in Faye-d'Anjou, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages and deliveries.
Direct from the estate, in Faye-d'Anjou in the Layon
Château du Fresne - A family Anjou estate in Faye-d'Anjou, Independent Winegrower certified HVE3, since 1982.
Crémant de Loire, Coteaux du Layon, Anjou, Cabernet d'Anjou and Val de Loire cuvées