Kathleen Van den Berghe

Château de Minière

Region :
Loire
APPELLATION :
Bourgueil, Anjou, Vin de France, Coteaux du Layon, QUARTS DE CHAUME GRAND CRU

Anecdotes about the domain

The estate was acquired in 2010 by a Belgian couple, Kathleen Van den Berghe and Sigurd Mareels. For several centuries the vineyard has been managed by women: Kathleen has been perpetuating the tradition with her team. When Kathleen was in the vineyard, Sigurd worked in the mining industry: he played a decisive role in the acquisition of the property thanks to his activity... and in the choice of name too!

The domain's short story

Nestled in the Loire Valley, Château de Minière is a 29-hectare vineyard certified in organic agriculture. Our estate produces still and sparkling red and rosé wines, with the emblematic grape variety of the appellation, the Cabernet Franc. The elegance of our wines is the result of the alliance between tradition and innovation. Our vintages in amphora and in wooden casks, as well as our hundred-year-old vines are the testimony of it. As a true ecological ambassador, we make it a point of honor to make our estate a showcase for biodiversity. Refuge LPO (League for the Protection of Birds) since 2015, we are proud to shelter more than 50 species of protected birds. Witness to our commitment, our bees are the permanent residents of the park Minière. Respecting and preserving nature is the DNA of our domain. Don't hesitate to come and visit us for a wine tasting, a picnic in the vineyards, or even a weekend at the estate. The accommodation at Château de Minière, its gîtes and swimming pool will amaze you. Come and live a complete wine experience. Kathleen.

The winemaker's pride

Château de Minière cultivates 29ha of vines, including 2ha of old (very old) vines between 90 and 110 years old. The king grape variety cultivated by Kathleen is the Cabernet Franc which she then vinifies to propose 8 cuvées (reds and rosés) and a grape juice: wines of the Bourgueil appellation 100% Cabernet! Since the beginning in 2010 she respects the soil and biodiversity, in conversion since the first day. It obtained the organic label in 2013.