Nathalie Gaubicher Hérédia
Domaine Le Briseau, Loire Valley
In 2002, Nathalie Gaubicher and Christian Chaussard founded this estate in the North Loire. All their farming is done following organic methods (certified by Qualité France), with even some biodynamic influence.
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Location |
Loire Valley |
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Appellations |
Côteaux-du-Loir AOC, Jasnières AOC |
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Size |
11 hectares |
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Soils |
Shallow gray clay soils, limestone layers |
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Varieties cultivated |
Chenin Blanc, Pineau d’Aunis, Gamay |
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Age of vines |
10 to 50 years old |
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Farming/Winemaking |
Organic farming, no pesticides, insecticides or chemical fertilizers used, nothing is added during the winemaking process - no selected yeasts, no sulphur, no enzymes, no de-acidification, no fining. Biodynamic influence. |
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Certification |
Qualité France |