Domaine Pierre Chauvin

Domaine Pierre Chauvin

A family estate in Rablay-sur-Layon (Anjou), founded in 1859, five generations. 9 ha of schist, certified organic; dry whites, semi-sweet, sweet wines, sparkling, reds and roses.

Located in Rablay-sur-Layon, in the heart of the Anjou noir and the Coteaux du Layon, Domaine Pierre Chauvin has cultivated the art of wine for more than 150 years, with respect for the terroir and the family tradition. On 9 hectares of schist soils typical of the Loire Valley, Paul-Eric Chauvin crafts a range of certified organic wines, marked by finesse, authenticity and character.

The sweet wines of the Coteaux du Layon

Coteaux du Layon - sweet white (Chenin): Les Marcottes, Les Vieilles Vignes

Thanks to the influence of the Layon river, botrytis cinerea concentrates the sugars and aromas of the berries each autumn, for magnificent natural sweet and semi-sweet wines such as Les Marcottes and Les Vieilles Vignes, all finesse and balance.

The whites & sparkling wines of Anjou

Anjou white & traditional method (Chenin): La Fontaine des Bois, Bulle de Chenin

Chenin, the king grape of Anjou, produces precise, mineral dry whites such as La Fontaine des Bois, and a traditional-method sparkling wine, Bulle de Chenin. The estate also offers Vin de France cuvees: Les Tournailles, Les Gonordes and La Friponne.

The reds & roses of Anjou

Anjou red & rosé: L'Argonnette (Cabernet Franc), Le Rosé de Madame (Grolleau)

L'Argonnette, an Anjou red from cabernet franc, elegant and moreish, and Le Rose de Madame, an Anjou rose from grolleau noir, fresh and fruity: all the convivial spirit of Anjou (a little cabernet sauvignon completes the blend).

Anjou and Coteaux du Layon, direct from the estate

Where is Domaine Pierre Chauvin located?

In Rablay-sur-Layon, in the heart of the Anjou noir and the Coteaux du Layon, in the Loire Valley, on schist soils.

What is the history of the estate?

Founded in 1859 by Pierre Cochard, the estate has crossed the centuries thanks to five generations. Since 1993, Paul-Eric Chauvin and his brother-in-law Philippe Cesbron have taken over.

How big is the vineyard?

9 hectares of schist soils typical of the Loire Valley, worked with respect for the terroir and the family tradition.

Is the estate organic?

Yes: converted to organic farming from 2005 (certified in 2008). Soil work without chemical products, preservation of biodiversity and manual management of the vine.

Which grapes are grown at the estate?

Chenin blanc, the king grape of Anjou, covers nearly two thirds of the vineyard; the estate also grows cabernet franc, grolleau noir and a little cabernet sauvignon.

What are the estate's cuvees and wine types?

A full range: in Coteaux du Layon (sweet) Les Marcottes and Les Vieilles Vignes; in dry Anjou white La Fontaine des Bois; in sparkling (traditional method) Bulle de Chenin; in Anjou red L'Argonnette; in Anjou rose Le Rose de Madame; as well as Vin de France cuvees (Les Tournailles, Les Gonordes, La Friponne).

What is the Coteaux du Layon?

An appellation of sweet white wines of the Loire Valley, in Anjou: the influence of the Layon encourages botrytis cinerea, at the origin of great natural sweet wines such as the cuvees Les Marcottes and Les Vieilles Vignes.

What is botrytis cinerea?

Noble rot: a fungus which, in good conditions of humidity and sun, naturally concentrates the sugars and aromas of the grapes to give the sweet wines.

What is chenin blanc?

The king grape of Anjou: it offers a full palette, from dry white to sweet, by way of semi-sweet and sparkling wines.

Which dishes to enjoy with these wines?

The sweet wines with foie gras, blue cheeses or desserts; the dry whites with fish and seafood; the reds with meats and charcuterie; the roses as an aperitif.

Do the estate's sweet wines keep for a long time?

Yes: the great sweet wines of the Coteaux du Layon are among the longest-keeping wines, able to age for several decades.

Where can you buy the wines of Domaine Pierre Chauvin directly?

You can find the available cuvees here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages.

Direct from the estate, in Anjou and the Coteaux du Layon

Domaine Pierre Chauvin - A family estate in Rablay-sur-Layon (Anjou), founded in 1859, five generations, 9 ha of schist, certified organic.

Dry whites, semi-sweet and sweet Coteaux du Layon, sparkling, reds and roses of Anjou