Wines
Loire
Domaine de la Bergerie Anjou Blanc Sous la Tonnelle
Domaine de la Bergerie Savannieres Croix Picot
Domaine de la Bergerie Savannieres Grand Beaupreau
Domaine de la Bergerie Anjou Blac Pierres Girard
Domaine de la Bergeie Coteaux du Layon Rablay Clos de la Girardière
Domaine de la Bergerie Anjou Rouge La Cerisaie
Domaine de la Bergerie Crémant de Loire Préambule Brut Rosé
Summary
Domaine de la Bergerie is in the heart of Côteaux du Layon AOC in the larger Anjou region of the central Loire Valley. Encompassing a total of 89 acres, the vineyards are spread throughout multiple appellations, including Anjou (blanc and rouge), Savennières, Côteaux du Layon and Quarts de Chaume.
The story started in 1964, when the young and energetic 37 year old, Marie-Scholastique Horeau purchased the estate. Bringing the vines back from industrial farming was a task, and she was one of the first women to own and operate a wine estate in the Loire Valley. In 1979 her grandson, Yves Guégniard came home to take over the domaine with his wife Marie-Yannick. Over the years the two purchased more vineyards in Anjou, including vineyard rows in the prestigious Coteaux de Layon vineyards of Quarts de Chaume, Chaume. They also purchased small parcels in neighboring Savennières in the La Croix Picot and Grand Beaupreau vineyards.
The domaine has always adhered to a high standard of excellence: green harvest, strict sorting and separate vinification of each harvested parcel. Today, Yves and Marie-Annick’s daughters Anne and Marie have taken the lead, and have converted all their vineyards to organic viticulture (certified in 2016) as well as added new energy and minimal winemaking intervention, which has only improved the quality of the wines and the health of their vineyards.
