{"title":"Alexandre Guillaume","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eDomaine Alexandre Guillaume, the awakening of a terroir between Anjou and Saumur\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e From an anthropological background to the quest for life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e Having trained in \u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eanthropology at the EHESS (School for Advanced Studies in\u003c\/strong\u003e the Social Sciences), \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eAlexandre Guillaume\u003c\/strong\u003e chose to redirect his perspective on the world through the lens of winemaking. After completing a two- \u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eyear technical degree in Viticulture and Oenology\u003c\/strong\u003e , he trained primarily at La \u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eFerme de la Sansonnière\u003c\/strong\u003e under \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eMark and Martial Angeli\u003c\/strong\u003e , supplementing his training with stints at \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eAntoine Foucault\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eThomas Batardière\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eDidier Chaffardon\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eRobin Carette\u003c\/strong\u003e , and Domaine \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eMélaric\u003c\/strong\u003e . These brief but formative experiences nurtured a sensitive and thoughtful approach to the craft, where the vineyard becomes a space for observing \u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"750\"\u003elife\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"766\"\u003etime\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e The first vintage was produced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eLa Bedaudière\u003c\/strong\u003e cuvée, from a plot leased from \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eFerme de la Sansonnière\u003c\/strong\u003e , planted with \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eGrolleau Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e . In \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e , the lease was renewed, and new plots were added to the project, located on the border between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eAnjou\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eSaumur\u003c\/strong\u003e . This \u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003etransitional terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e , composed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003epuddingstone, sandstone, sand, and flinty clay\u003c\/strong\u003e , is distinguished by its energy and topography, unlike the limestone soils more prevalent in the region. Since \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e , the estate has focused its work on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e1.5 hectares in La Bournée (49700)\u003c\/strong\u003e , employing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003emeticulous, patient, and precise artisanal\u003c\/strong\u003e approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e Cave winemaking and a sincere expression of the terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eAlexandre Guillaume\u003c\/strong\u003e 's \u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003evibrant wines\u003c\/strong\u003e are born in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003etroglodyte cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e , where \u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003evinification\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eaging\u003c\/strong\u003e take place in the natural coolness of the rock. There are no rigid recipes: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eattentive listening to fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eslow aging\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eminimal intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e allow the wine to find its own balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2271\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e Each vintage, starting with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eLa Bedaudière\u003c\/strong\u003e , expresses the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003epurity of the fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003etension of Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e , or the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003esuppleness of Grolleau\u003c\/strong\u003e , in a sincere interpretation of the terroir and the vintage. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eDomaine Alexandre Guillaume\u003c\/strong\u003e is establishing itself as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003epromising young voice in Anjou\u003c\/strong\u003e , where \u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003erigorous technique\u003c\/strong\u003e meets \u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003efreedom of spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e , in a quest for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eauthenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003evibrancy\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blanc-2022-alexandre-guillaume","title":"Blanc 2022 - Alexandre Guillaume","description":"\u003cdiv data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾White wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/alexandre-guillaume\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlexandre Guillaume\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e 100% Chenin Blanc from gravelly, sandy soils mixed with siliceous rocks and chert, over deep clay beds. Massal selection from a ten-year-old vine, cultivated without intervention. Vertical hand-pressing, slow fermentation, then two years of aging on the lees in old barrels before a year of bottle rest. Unfiltered, with only a light touch of sulfur added after malolactic fermentation. The nose unfolds with aromas of fresh quince, beeswax, and wet stone. On the palate, the ample, polished texture is balanced by a taut, mouthwatering tension. A lively, vibrant white wine of great serenity—between mineral density and the pure brilliance of Chenin Blanc.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Chenin\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 11%\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Guillaume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56407325999479,"sku":"BEDAUDIEREBLC22","price":31.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/733c0fb375e7a54b670f045ccaf45a7b.png?v=1766487032"},{"product_id":"rouge-b-2022-alexandre-guillaume","title":"Rouge B 2022 - Alexandre Guillaume","description":"\u003cdiv data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾Red Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/alexandre-guillaume\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlexandre Guillaume\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e 100% Grolleau Noir, planted on gravelly, sandy soils and reddened siliceous rocks, rooted in deep clay. Twenty-five-day maceration with whole bunches, vertical hand-pressing, two years of aging on the lees in old barrels, then one year in bottle. No added sulfur. The nose opens with aromas of fresh raspberry, peony, and a hint of sweet spice. The palate, refined and juicy, unfolds with crisp fruit supported by a delicate touch of tannin. The balance between lightness and substance makes this a free and vibrant red wine of great natural elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Grolleau Noir\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 11%\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Guillaume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56407326065015,"sku":"BEDAUDIERERGEB22","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/3ba07e255597555daf4ea6eb3f8af31e.png?v=1766487038"},{"product_id":"rouge-c-2022-alexandre-guillaume","title":"Rouge C 2022 - Alexandre Guillaume","description":"\u003cdiv data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾Red Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/alexandre-guillaume\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlexandre Guillaume\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The same sandy, chert-rich terroir, the same gentle whole-cluster maceration and hand pressing, but with complete aging in stainless steel tanks on its lees, without any racking. The nose is pure and expressive: tart cherry, white pepper, crushed leaf. On the palate, the structure is more taut, more crystalline than the barrel-aged version—a more direct expression of Grolleau, vibrant and luminous. A living, sincere, and precise wine that reveals the fruit and freshness of the terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Grolleau Noir\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 11%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Guillaume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56407326261623,"sku":"BEDAUDIERERGEC22","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/77481c2db2edcc1b360e95d05a6dd89f.png?v=1766487042"}],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-eu\/collections\/alexandre-guillaume.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}