{"title":"Cléray Castle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnecdotes from the Estate: The estate is developing its Haute-Culture de Sauvion cuvée: a range of fine wines that bring together the estate's gastronomic Muscadet wines. The prestige cuvée, named \"Cardinal Richard,\" is named after the former owner of Château du Cléray, who considered it his favorite wine. A Brief History of the Estate: The Sauvion family has been at the helm of Château du Cléray since the mid-20th century. From father to son, the family works together and likes to define itself not just as winemakers but also as \"craftsmen of pleasure.\" Vintage after vintage, winemaking techniques and vineyard work have evolved significantly, as has the vineyard itself. In 1935, only 30 hectares of vines were cultivated. About ten years later, the family acquired the Domaine du Cléray vineyard, creating the estate as we know it today. It is Pierre-Jean, son of Yves Sauvion, who now runs the estate, bringing his expertise as a skilled oenologist to the role. He crafts complex wines that he sells in over 80 countries worldwide. The family particularly enjoys traveling throughout France to present their latest vintages to Loire Valley wine enthusiasts. The pride of the estate: Our estate is located in Vallet, between Nantes and Cholet. We cultivate a 95-hectare vineyard, 70% of which is planted with Melon de Bourgogne, also known as Muscadet. We produce our wines under the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). We practice sustainable agriculture on a clay-siliceous terroir, typical of the Nantes vineyards. The vines yield dry, crisp white wines with saline notes. From generation to generation, the vine is placed at the heart of the winemaker's work, receiving the most natural care possible and controlling its yield to obtain wines that express as accurately as possible the terroir on which the vineyard is located.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/8390\/1271\/collections\/cleray_1.jpg?v=1767100010","url":"https:\/\/www.lesgrappes.com\/en\/collections\/chateau-du-cleray.oembed","provider":"Les Grappes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}