Description

Alice and Antoine Pouponneau tend 6.5 hectares of old vines, farmed with biodynamic principals in Le Thoureil, a small village situated midway between Angers and Saumur. Alice’s family has Burgundian roots, so after years as a social worker, it was a natural move for her to return to farming and viticulture in 2017. Antoine began as cellar master of La Tour du Bon in Bandol and then became a consultant in Corsica, specialising in native yeast fermentation. His unique expertise in microbiology and focus on producing authentic, characterful wines allowed him to develop a prestigious list of clients for whom he consults. This list includes the likes of
Chateau Latour and Cheval Blanc to name a few.

The VDF Rouge “Le Martray” is a blend of 40% Grolleau Noir, 40% Gamay, 20% Pineau d’Aunis. 48 hour partial carbonic maceration, élevage for 8 months in demi-muids.