In the heart of Anjou noir on the terroirs of Chaume, Quarts de Chaume, and Savennières, in organic farming since 1995 and biodynamic since 2008, Plaisance is a rarity. Located à Rochefort-sur-Loire, the estate is taken over the Rochais family (then owners since 1960) by Vanessa Cherruau.

-A SINGULAR PLACE-

A rare plot made up of only vintages where the majority of Chenin (80%) is expressed on the terroirs of Schiste, Spilite, Grès and Poudingue.

-WORK-

Our wines reflect the terroir from which they come. All our vintages are vinified naturally, without any brutal intervention and without any input (with the exception of micro-doses of sulfur). Throughout the year, we make sure to accompany the vine with kindness, do not rush it, listen to it, respect its rhythm and that of the lunar calendar.

Without prejudice, there is no rule, we adapt our techniques for each plot, with as a draft, our control plots which do not receive any intervention, observation is our only guide. We cultivate doubt, uncertainty and constant questioning as a tool to achieve the best in life. our eyes.

À the vine, pruning is in Guillot-Poussard to respect the flow of sap, control the load of the vine, and avoid crowding. We carry out meticulous budding and leaf removal if necessary. For the soil, we have chosen life, and work between the rows as little as possible to promote biodiversity. ambient. Lay the grass down using a ROLOFACA (machine used to work tall grass in plots), mulch naturally, protect rather than turning over the earth. Let the flora and fauna present express themselves: nature as the main means of protection. All this work allows us to obtain the healthiest grapes possible, to pick each cluster at the right time. just mature and 100% manually.