A FRENCH VINEYARD
Our philosophie
Wine is a family tradition. Our aim is to promote our terroir while respecting the bio diversity of the parcels.Welcome to the Estate
Located between the Loire and the Layon, discover an exceptional terroir and revive your senses by tasting our wines. Come with the family or with friends or on a professional trip, everyone is welcome. Situated on the Wine Route, in the heart of our charming village of St Aubin-de-Luigné (also called the Pearl of Layon) , we hope to welcome you soon.A history of 5 generations
At its creation in the 1870, the estate covered 3 or 4 hectares. During this period , production was mainly devoted to dry and sweet white wines. The estate developed and expanded its range by planting red grape varieties on its surrounding hillsides. It was then the turn of Jean-Christophe, the son of Michel Blouin, to continue on with the family tradition.The Estate in figures
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Take as much pleasure to discover our wines as we have to raise them …
Throughout the year, we enjoy sharing our passion for wine.
On these few pages, discover a little about our profession.
It is for us, a little taste of what we can share with you when you come to visit.
Our wines from Anjou
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Coteaux du Layon
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Coteaux du Layon Saint-Aubin
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Coteaux du Layon Beaulieu
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Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume
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Anjou white
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Crémant de Loire
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Cabernet d’Anjou
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Rosé de Loire
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Anjou Red
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Anjou Villages
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Sparkling Grape juice
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Our Varieties
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Sweet white wine 100%
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Crémant de Loire, Grape juice 100%
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Anjou dry white 90%
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Dry white Anjou 10%
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Rosé de Loire 70%
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Anjou Villages 70%
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Cabernet d'Anjou 50%
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Red Anjou 30%
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Red Anjou 70%
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Cabernet d'Anjou 50%
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Anjou Villages 30%
FROM THE VINE TO THE GLASS
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Plantation
The life span for vines is around 40 years. We choose the variety according to the type of soil.
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Vine Cultivation
Working methods have not changed a great deal. New techniques help improve grape and wine quality.
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Harvest
Hand picking for reds and Crémant, sorting for sweet liquors , and by machine for the rosés.
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Wine making
It is a type of art. Each vatful and selection are vinified in small batches in order to develop their personalities.
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Conditioning
Is carried out when the wine is mature and according to the needs.
Visits & activities
Wine tasting
We propose a variety of our different wines for you to sample. From Crémant de Loire to our sweet white wines, not forgetting our reds and rosés, according to your preferences, all set in a warm friendly atmosphere.
Guided tours
During your visit, we will show you around the estate. This gives us the opportunity to explain how our wines are elaborated and to present their terroirs. (By appointment only)
Motorhome stopover
To welcome you in the best conditions, we have created a reception area, for motor homes or caravans with picnic tables.
Night time Mountain bike and ramble event
In April... on foot or mountain bike , the vine yards around the estate provide a superb setting for this special venue….Leaving from the Estate, hot soup and a cold buffet awaits those who finish the event, refreshment points are available throughout the course. Prices and registration details on www.lesgriffons.com
The wine growers picnic
Every year in May around Whitsun come and share a pleasant moment. On the program: a visit to our cellar, a cocktail and a stroll through the vineyard. From 10h30 to 17h. Free entry, just bring along a picnic. By reservation only.
The autumn picnic
In the autumn on the 8th of October , come and spend a day with us. Discover the wine harvest and the techniques of wine making. From 9h30 to 17h. Bring a picnic. By reservation only (before 29/09/2016). 6€/ person
The questions asked by our visitors
Do you produce all the products which are available for sale?
Yes, that’s why we are part of Independent Winegrowers. This means that our work begins with the planting of the vines and ends with the retailing.
Who are your clients?
Our clients are mainly individual customers. We also work with professional clients (wine caves and restaurant owner). And we are developing gradually our exports mainly within Europe.
How many are working on the Estate?
We are 5 working on the Estate all year round; we have additional help for the season. About 6 people to help with the work for spring-summer and a dozen seasonal workers for the harvest period.
What is the life span of a vine plant?
The life span of a vine is much related to its living conditions. They will be more drained with (poor soil or high yield) giving a short life span and vice versa. On our Estate the average age is 35, the oldest are 50 years old.
What are the requirements to have a wine cellar at home?
There are 4 main elements to have a good cellar:
- 1st is the temperature: the main element, it must be as constant as possible.
- 2nd is humidity: air which is too dry causes premature drying out of the cork causing the wine to lose its natural properties more quickly.
- 3rd is the light: it intervenes on the aging phenomena; the more there is the quicker the wine will change.
- 4th is the olfactory atmosphere: the cork reacts with certain chemical solvents or products. This can produce a corky taste (eg bleach with chlorine).
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Contact Us
53, rue du Canal de Monsieur - SAINT AUBIN DE LUIGNE
49190 VAL DU LAYON
02 41 78 33 53
Reception : Monday to Saturday from 9h to 12h and 14h to 18h30. Sundays and Bank holidays by appointment only.