The terroir of Menetou-Salon is unique and an authentic gem of the Central Loire vineyards. This terroir was born during the second geological period, and consists of Kimmeridgian limestone-clay which we call « Oreille de Poule » (chicken’s ear) because of the shape of the clusters of little fossilised oyster shells.

The birth-place of the Sauvignon grape, the alliance between the terroir and the climate is also ideal for Pinot Noir.

Techniques are evolving but the guiding hand of man remains irreplaceable.

A large part of our vineyards consists of vines over 40 years of age, it is the cornerstone of the quality of our wines. In order to preserve our ancestral genetic heritage, we carried out vines selection (‘selection massale’). We chose the clones on one of our Sauvignon blanc plot where the plants are over 80 years old.