Discover Domaine Fournier Père et Fils, a true ambassador of the Sancerre appellation. With 39 hectares spread across 165 plots, our vineyard offers a diversity of soils and exposures that is reflected in our wines. As HVE-certified growers, we respect our terroir and the environment. Thanks to our winemaker, each cuvée expresses the spirit of the estate. Our Chenin Blanc, grown on flinty clay soils, reveals its full nobility thanks to the beautiful late seasons of the Loire Valley. A large family of passionate winemakers united by the same tradition.
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Cuvée Profile
Light | Mineral
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 8° to 10°C
Aging Potential
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Domaine Fournier Père & Fils
Established in 1926 in the hamlet of Chaudoux, within the commune of Verdigny, Domaine Fournier Père & Fils stands as one of the historic estates of the Sancerre appellation. The vineyard currently extends over approximately 39 hectares, distributed among 165 plots scattered across the various hills and slopes of the appellation area.
This fragmentation of plots enables the estate to work with the three major Sancerre terroir types — limestone, marl, and flint — providing a diversity of soils, exposures, and microclimates. This balanced distribution is a crucial factor for ensuring the consistency and complexity of the wines, vintage after vintage.
Vineyard management follows an environmentally conscious approach, with practices certified High Environmental Value (HVE) and Vignerons Engagés. The cultivation of soils and vines aims to preserve the plant's natural balance and the distinct expression of the terroirs, without resorting to excessive technical enhancements.
In the cellar, winemaking processes aim to ... Read more
