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Saint Verny Vignobles
Saint Verny Vignobles, a Côtes d'Auvergne group on volcanic soils: gamay and pinot noir, direct from the growers...
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Vignoble Despart Saint-Verny - the Côtes d'Auvergne appellation: an exceptional volcanic vineyard
Saint Verny Vignobles
A Côtes d'Auvergne winery, at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys (UNESCO), in the Puy-de-Dôme. 65 winegrowers, 170 hectares, rare volcanic wines.
Located in the heart of the Puy-de-Dôme, at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the AOC Côtes d'Auvergne embodies the richness and singularity of French volcanic wines. Attached to the Loire Valley vineyard, the appellation obtained its Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée in 2010 and is establishing itself as one of the rising wine regions.
Saint Verny Vignobles brings together 65 winegrowers over 170 hectares, on the best terroirs of the department.
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Volcanic soils unique in the world
The vines of the Côtes d'Auvergne flourish on rare soils, from basalt flows, ash and pozzolan. This geological composition gives the wines a marked minerality, an elegant freshness and an incomparable aromatic identity.
Three grapes dominate:
Gamay generous red and rosé wines, fruity and peppery.
Pinot Noir elegance, finesse and ageing potential.
Chardonnay expressive white wines, combining freshness and voluptuousness.
A winemaking history several centuries old
The Auvergne vineyard goes back more than 2,000 years. Once nicknamed the « wine of kings », it charmed Henri IV, Louis XIV, Picasso and Napoléon Bonaparte. In the 19th century, the Auvergne was the third wine region of France with more than 45,000 hectares.
Today, the department counts around 400 hectares, of which more than 200 are cultivated by our cooperators and 30 by our partner winegrower Pierre Goigoux.
The five emblematic crus of the Côtes d'Auvergne
The appellation comes in five AOP crus with assertive personalities:
Boudes fleshy, structured wines, a perfect alliance of power and elegance.
Madargue a rare terroir with sandy soils and green clays, giving harmonious wines.
Châteaugay fruity, sunny reds with a silky structure.
Chanturgue finesse, elegance and fruit, on a vineyard overlooking Clermont-Ferrand.
Corent mineral « gris » rosés, with aromas of fresh fruits and a lovely amplitude on the palate.
A demanding, respectful viticulture
Each plot is cultivated according to a strict set of specifications: controlled yield, optimal ripeness, impeccable health status and careful harvest. The harvest is done at dawn to preserve the freshness of the fruit.
In the cellar, our wines are made with minimal inputs, favouring plot selection and the expression of the terroir. Long macerations reveal colour, aromas and tannins, while whites and rosés benefit from gentle pressing to preserve their aromatic purity.
Three ranges to express the Auvergne terroir
Fusion
The convivial range
Charming, fruity wines with a surprising minerality, for convivial moments.
Éruption
The characterful range
Powerful, authentic cuvées, ideal for lovers of character.
Magma
The confidential range
Rare, surprising wines, an invitation to discover the exhilarating world of the volcanic crus.
Volcanic wines from Saint Verny Vignobles, direct
Volcanic wines with remarkable value for money
Whether generous and fruity or deep and structured, the wines of the Côtes d'Auvergne reflect the soul of their volcanic terroir. Suited both to immediate enjoyment and to ageing, they offer a unique tasting experience and excellent value for money.
And you, have you ever tasted a Côtes d'Auvergne wine from a volcanic terroir?
Why choose the wines of the Côtes d'Auvergne
A unique volcanic terroir. Basalt, ash and pozzolan, at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys (UNESCO).
A rising appellation. AOC Côtes d'Auvergne since 2010, attached to the Loire Valley.
Five crus and three grapes. Boudes, Madargue, Châteaugay, Chanturgue, Corent; Gamay, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.
Remarkable value for money. Wines for immediate pleasure as well as for ageing.
Direct from the cellar. From the Auvergne to your table, your wines travel the shortest route, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Your questions about the Côtes d'Auvergne wines
Where is the Côtes d'Auvergne vineyard located?
In the heart of the Puy-de-Dôme, at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Saint Verny Vignobles brings together 65 winegrowers over 170 hectares there.
What is the AOC Côtes d'Auvergne?
An appellation of volcanic wines attached to the Loire Valley vineyard, which obtained its Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée in 2010 and is establishing itself as one of the rising wine regions.
What is Saint Verny Vignobles?
A structure that brings together 65 winegrowers over 170 hectares, on the best terroirs of the Puy-de-Dôme.
What makes the Côtes d'Auvergne terroir unique?
Rare volcanic soils, from basalt flows, ash and pozzolan, which give the wines a marked minerality, an elegant freshness and an incomparable aromatic identity.
Which grapes are grown?
Three grapes dominate: Gamay (generous reds and rosés), Pinot Noir (elegance and ageing) and Chardonnay (fresh, expressive whites).
What are the five crus of the Côtes d'Auvergne?
Boudes, Madargue, Châteaugay, Chanturgue and Corent, five AOP crus with assertive personalities.
What is the Corent cru?
A cru renowned for its mineral « gris » rosés, with aromas of fresh fruits and a lovely amplitude on the palate.
What are the ranges of Saint Verny Vignobles?
Three ranges: Fusion (charming and fruity), Éruption (powerful and authentic) and Magma (rare and surprising).
How are the wines made?
The harvest is done at dawn to preserve the freshness of the fruit. In the cellar, the wines are made with minimal inputs; long macerations reveal colour, aromas and tannins, while whites and rosés benefit from gentle pressing.
Do the Côtes d'Auvergne wines offer good value for money?
Yes: whether generous and fruity or deep and structured, they offer a unique tasting experience and excellent value for money.
Are the wines age-worthy?
They are suited both to immediate enjoyment and to ageing, depending on the cuvées.
Where can you buy Côtes d'Auvergne wines directly?
You can find the available cuvées here, direct from the cellar, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages.
Direct from Saint Verny Vignobles, in the Puy-de-Dôme
Saint Verny Vignobles - A Côtes d'Auvergne winery, at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys, in the Puy-de-Dôme. 65 winegrowers, 170 hectares.
Fusion, Éruption and Magma ranges, crus Boudes, Madargue, Châteaugay, Chanturgue and Corent