Domaine du Nozay Story
Le Nozay is a small 17th century castle located near the village of Sainte Gemme en Sancerrois to the north of Sancerre. It wasn’t until 1970 that Baron Philippe de Benoist and his wife Marie-Hélène came to settle in the Château du Nozay in this magnificent setting which later became the Domaine du Nozay. Armed with their will and their ardor to create a vineyard in Sancerre, Philippe and Marie-Hélène de Benoist planted the first hectare of Sauvignon Blanc, the king grape variety of Sancerrois, in 1971 – an area which they extended over time to 15 hectares.
History
Le Nozay is a small 17th century castle located near the village of Sainte Gemme en Sancerrois to the north of Sancerre. It wasn’t until 1970 that Baron Philippe de Benoist and his wife Marie-Hélène came to settle in the...
Vineyards
The famous terroir of Sancerre, known as Terres Blanches (i.e. 'white lands'), promotes self-defense and good health for the vine. Pruning, disbudding, and training techniques are used to create a favorable micro-climate...
Winemaking
The grapes from these vines are pressed with a pneumatic press, with the advantage of not jostling the marc and therefore obtaining a very clean must. Vinification takes place in stainless steel, barrel-shaped vats and c...
Biographies
Loire Valley
Known as the "Garden of France," the Loire Valley is shaped by its vast, winding river, which carves through sandstone and clay soils. With a mix of maritime and continental climates, it produces vibrant wines like Sancerre, Savennières, and Cabernet Franc.
