This cuvée was born on a very sad morning, April 26, 2017, as frost wreaked havoc on the vineyards of the Damien and Florence Laureau estate. It is this bleak, cold landscape that the Angers-based painter Frédéric Eymeri has depicted in a very understated manner on the label of this rare (2,400 bottles) and unique bottle. This wine was indeed produced from the estate’s Chenin vines planted on soils of wind-blown sand and sandstone schist—what remained of those frost-damaged plots—blended into a single cuvée. It is therefore the only 2017 wine you will be able to find from Domaine Laureau.
The vines were tended with the utmost care, using organic methods and the expertise of the Laureau estate. After being hand-harvested, this wine was aged on its lees and in oak barrels for 12 months before spending another 9 months in tanks.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Powerful | Mineral
Serving Recommendations
Serve between 10° and 12°
Aging Potential
5 to 10 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
Domaine Laureau
In Savennières, Laureau approaches Chenin with a broad yet refined interpretation. The white wines acquire a silky texture, underpinned by a mineral tension characteristic of schist. Long aging periods, often on lees, contribute volume without obscuring aromatic precision. These are profound yet disciplined wines, reflecting the strict identity of the terroir.
