Profile Domaine Marc Bredif Winery, Loire

Profile of Domaine Marc Bredif Winery

The Domaine Marc Bredif winery is one of the great names of the Loire, producing exceptional Loire white and red wines. Despite the size of the operation, quality is very much a paramount concern for its owners, as anyone who samples the wines can see and enjoy. The estate has enjoyed a long and colorful history, having been established in 1893 under the original name of Château les Roches. In 1919, not long after the end of the First World War, Marc Bredif took over from his Uncle and renamed the property to mark the change of ownership. His focus was simple, to forge an unrivalled reputation for excellence amongst the estates of the Loire valley. His hard work paid off and the reputation of the Domaine grew quickly, both at home and abroad. This was largely built on the notoriety of its sparkling Vouvray, reputed to be some of the finest in the region.

He invested heavily in the estate during the 1930’s, building a tremendous circular storage room in the heart of its cellars, which today houses venerable vintages of sweet Vouvray, some of which date back to the 1900’s! The property managed to survive the Second War World War relatively unharmed and remained under family control until the 1980’s. As is so often the case, family intrigue and financial necessity meant that the Domaine had to be sold, and in 1980 Baron Patrick de Ladoucette acquired the estate. Thankfully, the Baron was every bit the conscientious owner and has given new life to Marc Bredif - investing heavily and expanding their holdings to include some of the most prized Vouvray vineyards - 20 hectares in total. Picking exclusively by hand, the Domaine produces some of the most profound and immortal expressions of Chenin Blanc, in a range of styles to suit all wine lovers.

Quite simply, Marc Bredif is a landmark in the Loire, not least because of the consistency of quality across an impressive range of wines. When visiting this beautiful property on our tour, explore ’The Rotonde’ at the heart of the cellars, and try some historic vintages of Vouvray!

Address:

Domaine Marc Bredif,
87 quai de la Loire, 37210 - Rochecorbon
Vouvray, France
Tel: +33 (0) 02 47 52 50 07
Fax:+33 (0) 02 47 52 53 41
Web: www.deladoucette.fr
Email: bredif.loire@domaine-bredif.fr

Winery Details
AOC: Vouvray
Founded: 1893
Owner: Ladoucette family
Winemaker: Monsieur Marchalot
Area under Vine: 20 hectares
Yield: 50 hl/ha
Oak: French Barriques
Age of Vines: 55 years
Grape Varietals: Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, Muscadet, Malbec
Production: 350,000 bottles per annum

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