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The Domaine des Roches Neuves is the estate which, through its transition to biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression in the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Pentes is produced under the name of Michel Chevré, the vineyard manager of the Domaine des Roches Neuves for more than 20 years.

With 7 hectares spread over 28 plots of land that look like gardens, Guillaume Sorbe is an unrivalled goldsmith. In his two appellations, Quincy and Reuilly, in the Cher valley, he crafts formidable wines, both whites (Sauvignon) and reds (Pinot Noir), aesthetically pleasing wines that are both savoury and mineral, bold and taut. His excellence has already been recognised: "Winemaker of the Year 2018" by the Revue du Vin de France, and listed in the "Top 10" of the best producers in the 2019 Bettane&Desseauve guide.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

With 7 hectares spread over 28 plots held like gardens, Guillaume Sorbe is an outstanding goldsmith. On its two appellations Quincy and Reuilly in the Cher valley, it chisels fantastic wines, white (sauvignon) and red (pinot noir), esthetic wines that are both tasty and mineral, fat and tense. His excellence is already recognized: "Winemaker of the year 2018" for the Revue du Vin de France, and cited in the Top 10 of the best producers in the Bettane&Desseauve 2019 guide.

Pouilly-Fumé: Sauvignon on two terroirs: half caillotte (small limestone pebbles) and half flint. The most tense wine of the cellar, mineral and salty as desired.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

With 7 hectares spread over 28 plots held like gardens, Guillaume Sorbe is an outstanding goldsmith. On its two appellations Quincy and Reuilly in the Cher valley, it chisels fantastic wines, white (sauvignon) and red (pinot noir), esthetic wines that are both tasty and mineral, fat and tense. His excellence is already recognized: "Winemaker of the year 2018" for the Revue du Vin de France, and cited in the Top 10 of the best producers in the Bettane&Desseauve 2019 guide.

In order to avoid the regulatory constraints of the INAO, Guillaume Sorbe now prefers to label his wines under the generic name "Vin de France". This does not change anything about their origin or their quality. The comment of the Revue du Vin France  is eloquent: "No wine in the sector reaches this level of precision and substance. They are among the most ambitious whites in the Loire Valley."

Argos : Sauvignon on alluvial soil, tonic, fresh and crisp wine.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

With 7 hectares spread over 28 plots held like gardens, Guillaume Sorbe is an outstanding goldsmith. On its two appellations Quincy and Reuilly in the Cher valley, it chisels fantastic wines, white (sauvignon) and red (pinot noir), esthetic wines that are both tasty and mineral, fat and tense. His excellence is already recognized: "Winemaker of the year 2018" for the Revue du Vin de France, and cited in the Top 10 of the best producers in the Bettane&Desseauve 2019 guide.

In order to avoid the regulatory constraints of the INAO, Guillaume Sorbe now prefers to label his wines under the generic name "Vin de France". This does not change anything about their origin or their quality. The comment of the Revue du Vin France  is eloquent: "No wine in the sector reaches this level of precision and substance. They are among the most ambitious whites in the Loire Valley."

Argos : Sauvignon on alluvial soil, tonic, fresh and crisp wine.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

With 7 hectares spread over 28 plots held like gardens, Guillaume Sorbe is an outstanding goldsmith. On its two appellations Quincy and Reuilly in the Cher valley, it chisels fantastic wines, white (sauvignon) and red (pinot noir), esthetic wines that are both tasty and mineral, fat and tense. His excellence is already recognized: "Winemaker of the year 2018" for the Revue du Vin de France, and cited in the Top 10 of the best producers in the Bettane&Desseauve 2019 guide.

In order to avoid the regulatory constraints of the INAO, Guillaume Sorbe now prefers to label his wines under the generic name "Vin de France". This does not change anything about their origin or their quality. The comment of the Revue du Vin France  is eloquent: "No wine in the sector reaches this level of precision and substance. They are among the most ambitious whites in the Loire Valley."

Argos : Sauvignon on alluvial soil, tonic, fresh and crisp wine.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

With 7 hectares spread over 28 plots held like gardens, Guillaume Sorbe is an outstanding goldsmith. On its two appellations Quincy and Reuilly in the Cher valley, it chisels fantastic wines, white (sauvignon) and red (pinot noir), esthetic wines that are both tasty and mineral, fat and tense. His excellence is already recognized: "Winemaker of the year 2018" for the Revue du Vin de France, and cited in the Top 10 of the best producers in the Bettane&Desseauve 2019 guide.

In order to avoid the regulatory constraints of the INAO, Guillaume Sorbe now prefers to label his wines under the generic name "Vin de France". This does not change anything about their origin or their quality. The comment of the Revue du Vin France  is eloquent: "No wine in the sector reaches this level of precision and substance. They are among the most ambitious whites in the Loire Valley."

Argos : Sauvignon on alluvial soil, tonic, fresh and crisp wine.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

With 7 hectares spread over 28 plots held like gardens, Guillaume Sorbe is an outstanding goldsmith. On its two appellations Quincy and Reuilly in the Cher valley, it chisels fantastic wines, white (sauvignon) and red (pinot noir), esthetic wines that are both tasty and mineral, fat and tense. His excellence is already recognized: "Winemaker of the year 2018" for the Revue du Vin de France, and cited in the Top 10 of the best producers in the Bettane&Desseauve 2019 guide.

In order to avoid the regulatory constraints of the INAO, Guillaume Sorbe now prefers to label his wines under the generic name "Vin de France". This does not change anything about their origin or their quality. The comment of the Revue du Vin France  is eloquent: "No wine in the sector reaches this level of precision and substance. They are among the most ambitious whites in the Loire Valley."

Orphée : Sauvignon on clay-limestone soil, more richness, fat and amplitude than Quincy.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

With 7 hectares spread over 28 plots held like gardens, Guillaume Sorbe is an outstanding goldsmith. On its two appellations Quincy and Reuilly in the Cher valley, it chisels fantastic wines, white (sauvignon) and red (pinot noir), esthetic wines that are both tasty and mineral, fat and tense. His excellence is already recognized: "Winemaker of the year 2018" for the Revue du Vin de France, and cited in the Top 10 of the best producers in the Bettane&Desseauve 2019 guide.

In order to avoid the regulatory constraints of the INAO, Guillaume Sorbe now prefers to label his wines under the generic name "Vin de France". This does not change anything about their origin or their quality. The comment of the Revue du Vin France  is eloquent: "No wine in the sector reaches this level of precision and substance. They are among the most ambitious whites in the Loire Valley."

Toison d'or : 100% pinot gris vinified in white, as in Alsace, offering a full, velvety and delicately spiced wine.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

With 7 hectares spread over 28 plots held like gardens, Guillaume Sorbe is an outstanding goldsmith. On its two appellations Quincy and Reuilly in the Cher valley, it chisels fantastic wines, white (sauvignon) and red (pinot noir), esthetic wines that are both tasty and mineral, fat and tense. His excellence is already recognized: "Winemaker of the year 2018" for the Revue du Vin de France, and cited in the Top 10 of the best producers in the Bettane&Desseauve 2019 guide.

In order to avoid the regulatory constraints of the INAO, Guillaume Sorbe now prefers to label his wines under the generic name "Vin de France". This does not change anything about their origin or their quality. The comment of the Revue du Vin France  is eloquent: "No wine in the sector reaches this level of precision and substance. They are among the most ambitious whites in the Loire Valley."

Toison d'or : 100% pinot gris vinified in white, as in Alsace, offering a full, velvety and delicately spiced wine.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

Quietly since his arrival at the head of the 11 ha of the family estate in the 90s, Vincent Gaudry has traced his path in search of the most precise and distinctive aromatic expressions of the grape variety and the terroir. His whites, with their aniseed tones (fennel), are vibrant and stimulating, while his reds have a delicate fullness that makes them noble. Radiant wines that do not give in to the fashion of modern Sancerre, too exotic and plump to be sincere.

Promoted two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2025 guide.

The entry-level Le Tournebride is a blend of 3 parcels of flint, clay-limestone and caillottes (limestone chips). Mélodie de Vieilles Vignes, fatter and richer, comes from a clay-limestone hillside while Constellation du Scorpion, more complex and marked by flint, has a tense, long and salivating finish.

Quietly since his arrival at the head of the 11 ha of the family estate in the 90s, Vincent Gaudry has traced his path in search of the most precise and distinctive aromatic expressions of the grape variety and the terroir. His whites, with their aniseed tones (fennel), are vibrant and stimulating, while his reds have a delicate fullness that makes them noble. Radiant wines that do not give in to the fashion of modern Sancerre, too exotic and plump to be sincere.

Promoted two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2025 guide.

The entry-level Le Tournebride is a blend of 3 parcels of flint, clay-limestone and caillottes (limestone chips). Mélodie de Vieilles Vignes, fatter and richer, comes from a clay-limestone hillside while Constellation du Scorpion, more complex and marked by flint, has a tense, long and salivating finish.

Quietly since his arrival at the head of the 11-hectare family estate in the 90s, Vincent Gaudry has been charting his course in search of the most precise and distinctive aromatic expressions of grape variety and terroir. His whites, with their hints of aniseed (fennel), are vibrant and stimulating, while his reds possess the delicate fullness that gives them their nobility. Radiant wines that don't give in to the fashion for modern Sancerre, too exotic and plump to be sincere.

Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France 2025 guide.

Les Vignes de Chavignol is a new cuvée (from 2022), 60-year-old vines on clay-limestone terroir, vinified in whole bunches and aged 12 months in barrels and 6 months in vats, delicately fruity (Morello cherry) and full-bodied, one of the greatest Pinot Noirs of the Sancerre region!

Quietly since his arrival at the head of the 11 ha of the family estate in the 90s, Vincent Gaudry has traced his path in search of the most precise and distinctive aromatic expressions of the grape variety and the terroir. His whites, with their aniseed tones (fennel), are vibrant and stimulating, while his reds have a delicate fullness that makes them noble. Radiant wines that do not give in to the fashion of modern Sancerre, too exotic and plump to be sincere.

Promoted two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2025 guide.

Vinified in whole bunches, Les Garennes is refined and elegant, silky and ripe on the palate, with great length and no feeling of heaviness. A great pinot noir!

The Bugey Cerdon appellation, located in the Bugey mountains halfway between Geneva and Lyon, is exclusively dedicated to the production of semi-dry, sparkling rosé wines made solely from Gamay (the predominant variety) and Poulsard grapes. Using the so-called ‘ancestral’ method, the wines are bottled two-thirds of the way through alcoholic fermentation to allow for a slow second fermentation until it stops naturally due to carbon dioxide saturation. This results in a low alcohol content, always between 7% and 9%, contributing to the lightness and delicacy of Cerdon.

Bartucci, a small 2.2-hectare estate, produces an exemplary Cerdon that is magnificently fruity—a veritable sparkling redcurrant and raspberry juice, lively, crisp and refreshing with a hint of sweetness on the finish. Enjoyed as an aperitif or with a cheese platter (Morbier or Bleu de Gex to stay regional), Cerdon’s lightness makes it the ideal accompaniment to desserts, particularly those featuring red berries.

The Barmès children, Maxime and Sophie, have taken up with application and conviction the work initiated by their father (who died accidentally in 2011): organic (certified since 2001) and biodynamic farming, manual work as much as possible, no additives (neither yeast, nor chaptalization, nor fining) other than sulphur in minimal quantities. A single priority: to obtain the best climatic and geological expression of each of the 7 parcels of the estate (4 "villages" and 3 grands crus). Their Rieslings, with great ageing potential, are absolutely exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Rosenberg, northern slope dominated by sandstone clay and limestone, deep soil, ample and seductive wines.

The Barmès children, Maxime and Sophie, have taken up with application and conviction the work initiated by their father (who died accidentally in 2011): organic (certified since 2001) and biodynamic farming, manual work as much as possible, no additives (neither yeast, nor chaptalization, nor fining) other than sulphur in minimal quantities. A single priority: to obtain the best climatic and geological expression of each of the 7 parcels of the estate (4 "villages" and 3 grands crus). Their Rieslings, with great ageing potential, are absolutely exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Clos Sand, with granite soil, pure, energetic and crystalline.

The Barmès children, Maxime and Sophie, have taken up with application and conviction the work initiated by their father (who died accidentally in 2011): organic (certified since 2001) and biodynamic farming, manual work as much as possible, no additives (neither yeast, nor chaptalization, nor fining) other than sulphur in minimal quantities. A single priority: to obtain the best climatic and geological expression of each of the 7 parcels of the estate (4 "villages" and 3 grands crus). Their Rieslings, with great ageing potential, are absolutely exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Clos Sand, with granite soil, pure, energetic and crystalline.

The Barmès children, Maxime and Sophie, have taken up with application and conviction the work initiated by their father (who died accidentally in 2011): organic (certified since 2001) and biodynamic farming, manual work as much as possible, no additives (neither yeast, nor chaptalization, nor fining) other than sulphur in minimal quantities. A single priority: to obtain the best climatic and geological expression of each of the 7 parcels of the estate (4 "villages" and 3 grands crus). Their Rieslings, with great ageing potential, are absolutely exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Steingrubler, great finesse and length, clay-limestone soil on granite ridge. 

The Barmès children, Maxime and Sophie, have continued the work begun by their father (who died accidentally in 2011) with dedication and conviction: organic (certified since 2001) and biodynamic viticulture, manual work wherever possible, no additives (no yeasting, no chaptalisation, no fining) other than sulphur in minimal quantities. A single priority: to obtain the best climatic and geological expression from each of the estate's 7 parcels (4 'villages' and 3 'grands crus'). Their Rieslings, with their great ageing potential, are absolutely exemplary. Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France's guide.

Although the aromatic exuberance of Gewurztraminer is often used to produce sweet wines, this is a "tender" wine, vinified with an emphasis on tension, and sparing residual sugars.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The Gamay blanc, an old strain of Chardonnay, is matured for 18 months in barrels, with regular topping up for more fruit and freshness.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This Sauvageon, a pure Savagnin, is fermented and matured in ovoid concrete vats, with regular topping up for more fruit and freshness.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The Savagnin sous voile is matured in barrels for 60 months, without topping up, to develop the nutty, rancio aromas typical of Jura yellow wines.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Vin Jaune, a great Jura classic, is presented here in a powerful and expressive version, with aromas of citrus, nuts, rancio and characteristic bitter notes that call for poularde with morel mushrooms and Comté cheese.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Gauthières is the estate's great red cuvée (focusing on black cherry in 2022), selected from a plot planted as in the past with trousseau à la dame, trousseau noir, enfariné and savagnin jaune, matured for 12 months in barrels.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane.

Rated two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

Cahors de caractère, Les Laquets is long and racy, with a persistent finish (cedar and black fruits), perfectly balanced by a fine and precise maturing. Perfect representation of the Cossse/ Maisonneuve style.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane.

Rated two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

Cahors de caractère, Les Laquets is long and racy, with a persistent finish (cedar and black fruits), perfectly balanced by a fine and precise maturing. Perfect representation of the Cossse/ Maisonneuve style.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane.

Rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

La Marguerite is the prestigious cuvée of the Domaine, coming from a 2.5 hectare plot on the famous siderolithic terroir (clay-limestone mixed with reddish iron deposits). A wine of great potential where minerality vies with intensity. Splendid!

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane. 

Rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Sidérolithe is the 100% cabernet franc counterpart (on iron clay) of their other cuvée Marguerite which is 100% malbec. Its aromas of raspberry and violet and its velvety texture are immediately reminiscent of Pomerol.