Profile Domaine de la Charmoise, Henry Marionnet, Loire

Profile of Domaine de la Charmoise, Henry Marionnet Winery

This substantial and family owned operation has long been regarded as the benchmark for quality Loire wines and still continues to be so, although there is always competition from the smaller producers. But, Monsieur Henry Marionnet and his son are undoubtedly passionate about quality, only producing certain wines in very good vintages.

The family have owned the estate since the mid 19th century and unlike so many of their counterparts in France, they kept control throughout the 20th century. Nestled in the village of Soings, deep in the forests of La Sologne, the family quietly continues, as they always have done, to make superb wines that are wonderfully refreshing and enliven your palate.

Henry Marionnet is the most driven winemaker you could hope to meet, continually pushing the envelope, each vintage is a challenge to overcome the last. Their vineyards were completely replanted and enlarged between 1967 and 1978 and most of the wines are produced from vines more than 30 years old. The two key varieties here are Gamay and Sauvignon Blanc. However, look closer and this estate produces many gems, wines you simply will not find elsewhere in the world. The Provignage is produced from Romorantin, an extremely rare variety and the Cépages Oubliés is also a rarity, from an almost obsolete clone of Gamay de Bouze – darker in colour with a heady aroma. A winery full of surprises indeed! We can organize private visits and tastings here for our special guests.

Address:

Dom. Henry Marionnet,
La Charmoise, 4123
Soings, France
Tel: +33 (0) 02 41 52 94 11
Fax: +33 (0) 02 41 52 49 78

Winery Details
AOC: Touraine
Founded: 1850
Owner:Marionnet family
Winemaker: Henry Marionnet
Area under Vine: 60 Hectares
Oak: None - stainless steel vats
Age of Vines: 30 years+
Grape Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, Cot, Chenin Blanc, Romorantin
Yeild: 55 hl/ha.
Production: 400 000 bottles per annum

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