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Domaine Nairaud-Suberville
Domaine Nairaud-Suberville, an AOC Châteaumeillant estate: gamay and pinot noir, direct from the estate...
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Domaine Nairaud-Suberville: the soul of modern Châteaumeillant
Domaine Nairaud-Suberville
The largest estate of the Châteaumeillant appellation (22 hectares), in the south of the Cher, founded in 2011 by Daniel Nairaud (ex-INAO) and Sidonie Suberville. In organic conversion, a parcel-by-parcel vinification of Gamay and Pinot Noir: precise, expressive, deeply Berry reds and gris.
An exceptional terroir between the Paris Basin and the Massif Central. The vines of Domaine Nairaud-Suberville, in Chateaumeillant in the south of the Cher, flourish on a singular terroir, at the crossroads of the sandy-loam Paris Basin and the metamorphic Massif Central. With its 22 hectares, the estate is the largest of the Chateaumeillant appellation, a rare and demanding wine land, once celebrated by George Sand for its bocage landscapes.
A parcel-by-parcel vinification, a terroir read plot by plot
Each parcel of the estate, carefully isolated and vinified separately, reveals a unique geological identity. Thus, each cuvee of Domaine Nairaud-Suberville bears the name of the parcel its grapes come from: a tribute to the diversity of these living soils, both tender and powerful, capable of giving birth to red and gris wines of exceptional aromatic purity.
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A human and scientific adventure
The estate's history begins in 2011, when Daniel Nairaud and Sidonie Suberville decide to create their estate in Chateaumeillant. A former agricultural engineer and director of the INAO, Daniel wanted to move from theory to practice, reconnecting with his Creuse roots just 25 kilometres from the vineyard. Alongside him, Sidonie, a doctor of science and Parisian by origin, sees the chance to carry out concrete experiments, to understand the soil, the vine and their natural symbiosis. Together, they build a human-scale family estate, supported by a team they consider a second family.
A sustainable viticulture turned towards the future
Aware of the limits of conventional farming, Daniel and Sidonie have committed the estate to a deep ecological transition. For several years, no herbicide or chemical fertiliser has been used; plant-protection treatments are replaced by biocontrol methods, stimulating the vine's natural defences rather than seeking to eradicate its enemies. Each block of the estate is progressively converted to organic farming, begun in 2018, with the aim of minimising the ecological footprint while strengthening the vitality of the soils.
The estate's emblematic cuvees
From crystalline gris to characterful reds, each cuvee bears the name of its parcel and tells the terroir of Chateaumeillant. Here are the cuvees to discover direct from the estate.
L'Aiguillon
AOC Châteaumeillant - gris & red
From one of the estate's most emblematic parcels: a crystalline freshness in gris and an elegant structure in red. A straight, precise wine, marked by the tension of the terroir.
Reflet des Sept Fonts
AOC Châteaumeillant - gris
A luminous, mineral cuvee, with notes of white-fleshed fruits and wet stone: the perfect illustration of the subtlety of the Chateaumeillant terroir.
Loge de la Carrière
AOC Châteaumeillant - gris
A wine all in delicacy, on white peach, redcurrant and wild flowers; a light, refined palate with a mouth-watering finish.
Les Valettes
AOC Châteaumeillant - red
A characterful wine with silky tannins, blending black cherry, white pepper and liquorice: a red of balance and depth, supple and refined.
Le Beau Merle
AOC Châteaumeillant - red
A cuvee of immediate charm, marked by the generosity of Gamay: crunchy red fruits and an ample palate, a pure pleasure to share.
Clos de la Carrière
AOC Châteaumeillant - red
Vinified on deeper soils, it expresses the power and richness of Pinot Noir: aromas of undergrowth, black fruits and a fine length.
Clos La Goutte Noire
AOC Châteaumeillant - red
A dense, complex wine, with accents of wild blackberry and violet: power, precision and elegance combine in a fine harmony.
AOC Châteaumeillant, direct from the estate
The spirit of Châteaumeillant today
The 22 hectares of vines are planted mainly with Gamay and Pinot Noir, two grapes that find here a rare expression thanks to the geological diversity of Chateaumeillant. Each wine is a reading of the terroir, at the crossroads of the finesse of the fruit and the minerality of the bedrock. The estate produces AOC Chateaumeillant reds and gris, as well as IGP Val de Loire reds and whites, offering a broad palette of flavours.
When science meets the terroir
Between scientific rigour and respect for the living world, Domaine Nairaud-Suberville embodies the revival of the Chateaumeillant vineyard. A former director of the INAO and a doctor of science, a parcel-by-parcel vinification and an organic conversion: sincere, precise wines rooted in their terroir, where nature and know-how advance hand in hand.
Why choose the Domaine Nairaud-Suberville wines?
The largest Chateaumeillant estate. 22 hectares in the south of the Cher, at the crossroads of the Paris Basin and the Massif Central.
A parcel-by-parcel vinification. Each cuvee bears the name of its parcel, for a faithful reading of the soils and the bedrock.
A forward-looking viticulture. Organic conversion since 2018, biocontrol, no herbicide or chemical fertiliser.
Named reds and gris. L'Aiguillon, Reflet des Sept Fonts, Loge de la Carriere, Les Valettes, Le Beau Merle, Clos de la Carriere and Clos La Goutte Noire.
Frequently asked questions about Domaine Nairaud-Suberville
Where is Domaine Nairaud-Suberville located?
In Chateaumeillant, in the south of the Cher, at the crossroads of the sandy-loam Paris Basin and the metamorphic Massif Central. With its 22 hectares, it is the largest estate of the Chateaumeillant appellation.
Who founded the estate?
Daniel Nairaud and Sidonie Suberville, in 2011. Daniel, a former agricultural engineer and director of the INAO, wanted to move from theory to practice; Sidonie, a doctor of science, shares his passion for the living world. Together, they built a human-scale family estate.
What is the Chateaumeillant appellation?
A rare Berry appellation, in the south of the Cher, once celebrated by George Sand for its bocage landscapes. It is known for its red wines and especially its gris (grey) wines, on a terroir at the crossroads of two great geological formations.
What is a Chateaumeillant gris wine?
A pale, delicate wine, between white and rose, made mainly from Gamay pressed quickly: the gris wine is the great speciality of Chateaumeillant, all in freshness, minerality and aromatic finesse.
Why does each cuvee bear the name of a parcel?
Because each parcel is carefully isolated and vinified separately: each cuvee bears the name of the parcel its grapes come from, a tribute to the diversity of the soils and their unique geological identity.
Is the estate organic?
The estate is in conversion to organic farming, begun in 2018. For several years, no herbicide or chemical fertiliser has been used, and treatments are replaced by biocontrol methods that stimulate the vine's natural defences.
Which grapes does the estate work with?
Mainly Gamay and Pinot Noir, for the reds and gris; the estate also produces IGP Val de Loire in red and white, depending on the cuvees.
What are the estate's cuvees?
In gris: L'Aiguillon, Reflet des Sept Fonts and Loge de la Carriere; in red: L'Aiguillon, Les Valettes, Le Beau Merle, Clos de la Carriere and Clos La Goutte Noire. Each cuvee bears the name of its parcel.
What is the L'Aiguillon cuvee?
One of the estate's most emblematic parcels: a crystalline freshness in gris and an elegant structure in red, a straight, precise wine marked by the tension of the terroir.
What is the difference between the estate's reds?
Le Beau Merle plays on the generosity of Gamay (crunchy red fruits); Les Valettes offer balance and silky tannins; Clos de la Carriere expresses the power of Pinot Noir on deep soils; Clos La Goutte Noire is the densest and most complex.
Which dishes to enjoy with these wines?
The Chateaumeillant gris elevate aperitifs, fish, summer cuisine and goat's cheeses; the reds (Gamay, Pinot Noir) accompany charcuterie, poultry, meats and slow-cooked dishes.
Can you buy the Domaine Nairaud-Suberville wines directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Direct from the estate, AOC Châteaumeillant
Domaine Nairaud-Suberville - the largest estate of the Chateaumeillant appellation (22 ha), in the south of the Cher, founded in 2011 by Daniel Nairaud and Sidonie Suberville, in organic conversion. Gamay and Pinot Noir.
L'Aiguillon, Reflet des Sept Fonts, Loge de la Carriere, Les Valettes, Le Beau Merle, Clos de la Carriere and Clos La Goutte Noire
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