Domaine Michel Vattan - France - Grand Sancerre (France)
Our estate is located in Maimbray, in the commune of Sury-en-Vaux, 7 km northwest of Sancerre and 200 km south of Paris. It has existed for three generations. Founded as a family business in 1930, it gradually expanded from 2 hectares of vineyards with farming and livestock to the current 9.10 hectares of vineyards. Originally owned by the Vattan family, it was created by Roger and his wife Andrée, then passed down to their son Michel, and in 2008, it was taken over by Nathalie and Pascal Joulin, who had been working on the estate since 2002. Our daughter Léa joined us three years ago; she is 25 years old.
Loire France
This wine, obtained through direct pressing, showcases remarkable clarity and purity. Dry and intensely fruity, it perfectly captures the essence of its terroir. The Portlandian limestone soils lend the wine a refined expressiveness and a mineral freshness, imparting a lively elegance to every sip. A brilliant example of precision and character.
Loire France
This wine presents itself as dry, fruity, and aromatic, with a refined freshness directly attributed to the unique soil composition of the Caillottes. The terroir, a fusion of Oxfordian and Portlandian limestones, imparts a distinct minerality and vibrancy to the wine. Perfectly balanced, it exudes purity and finesse, making it an ideal choice for enthusiasts of elegant and expressive wines.
Loire France
This wine reveals remarkable tension and finesse, with a pronounced minerality that perfectly reflects its terroir. Thanks to the exceptional Kimmeridgian marl, this cuvée develops beautifully in the bottle, offering excellent aging potential for several years. It is a wine that excels in precision and character, captivating both connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.
Loire France
This cuvée exudes character and refinement, with a fresh intensity and complex layers that only deepen over time. Originating from the southeast-facing slopes of Cotelin, this single-parcel selection benefits from the unique clay and limestone terroir. Partial aging in wood adds subtle roundness and structure while preserving the wine’s mineral core and vibrant freshness. An elegant and powerful wine that beautifully reflects the essence of its origin.
Loire France
With controlled yields, this vinification is adapted to the vintage. With barrel aging of 12 to 18 months, the wine is fruity, has good density, and requires a few years of aging. A blend of Oxfordian and Kimmeridgian.
Loire France
This exceptional cuvée is produced only in the best years, sourced from the estate’s oldest parcels of Kimmeridgian marl, where the terroir fully expresses itself. The vinification and aging, partly in tanks and 30% in clay amphorae, impart a unique structure and a subtle texture to the wine. A longer maturation period allows the wine to develop remarkable complexity, with layered aromas and a refined balance that make every sip a revelation. A true masterpiece for the discerning connoisseur.