{"title":"Domaine de la Garrelière","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7sih2b\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"75\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eDomaine de la Garrelière: a biodynamic benchmark in Touraine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"52ac69\" data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"127\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eA historic estate at the gates of Poitou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eLocated in \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eRazines\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the south of Touraine, \u003cstrong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eDomaine de la Garrelière\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vineyard steeped in history, with origins dating back several centuries. Formerly owned by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eDuke of Richelieu\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate once comprised nearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e60 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e of vines. In \u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e1973\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"433\"\u003ePierre Plouzeau\u003c\/strong\u003e purchased the property and undertook extensive restructuring, replanting noble grape varieties. His son \u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eFrançois Plouzeau\u003c\/strong\u003e took over the estate in \u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e1985\u003c\/strong\u003e and continued this work with the aim of revealing the full personality of this unique terroir. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eThe vineyard now covers about twenty hectares in a single block, on a hill culminating at \u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e130 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soils blend \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eclay with flint\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eclay-limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eeolian sands\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a wide diversity of expressions for the estate's emblematic grape varieties: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eChenin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eSauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eGamay\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nfbf46\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003ePioneering biodynamics and natural wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eDomaine de la Garrelière\u003c\/strong\u003e has been managed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003ebiodynamically since 1993\u003c\/strong\u003e, long before this practice became widespread in the Loire. In the vineyard, no herbicides, insecticides, or synthetic fertilizers are used. In the cellar, winemaking prioritizes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, aging tailored to each cuvée, and very limited use of sulfur, with little to no filtration depending on the vintage. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2114\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe wines of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eFrançois Plouzeau\u003c\/strong\u003e, now joined by his son \u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eAntoine\u003c\/strong\u003e, are renowned for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eprecision\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eenergy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and great \u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003edrinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether it's the crisp Chenins, the vibrant Sauvignons, or the delicious red Gamay and Cabernet Franc, each cuvée sincerely expresses this unique terroir of southern Touraine, which has become one of the benchmarks for living wines in the Loire Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"le-ptit-chnin-2023-domaine-de-la-garreliere","title":"Le P'tit Ch'nin 2023 - Domaine de la Garrelière","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾White Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDomaine La Garrelière\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA straightforward and bright Chenin, from vines cultivated organically and vinified with minimal intervention. Aged on lees to gain texture while retaining its natural tension, it reveals aromas of pear, fresh apple, white flowers, and citrus. The palate is direct, energetic, and supported by a beautiful minerality that brings a lot of freshness to the finish. A well-balanced Chenin, equally at home as an aperitif or with fish, shellfish, or goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/loire\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Chenin\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e% Alcohol content: 12°\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Garrelière","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57294790295927,"sku":"GARRELIÈRECHNIN23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/e8e4a18765a3af2cd48dc7f8a8579d3b.png?v=1783685173"},{"product_id":"cendrillon-2023-domaine-de-la-garreliere","title":"Cendrillon 2023 - Domaine de la Garrelière","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDomaine La Garrelière\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sauvignon Blanc organically grown on the clay-silex soils of Touraine. The grapes are hand-picked and then vinified with indigenous yeasts to preserve all the precision of the varietal. Aging on lees adds complexity without masking the wine's natural freshness. The nose reveals notes of lemon, grapefruit, white flowers, and a hint of flint. The palate is lively, taut, and particularly mouth-watering, with a beautiful mineral finish. A straightforward and luminous Sauvignon, ideal as an aperitif, with seafood, or goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/loire\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e% Alcohol content: 14.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Garrelière","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57294790918519,"sku":"GARRELIÈRECENDRI23","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/a8d8ba95526df94e18c908ec27733acf.png?v=1783685180"},{"product_id":"gamay-sans-tralala-2024-domaine-de-la-garreliere","title":"Gamay Sans Tralala 2024 - Domaine de la Garrelière","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDomaine La Garrelière\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Gamay grown organically on the clay-siliceous soils of Touraine, vinified with indigenous yeasts to preserve all the grape's deliciousness. Aging in vats highlights a bright, unadorned fruit. The nose reveals crunchy cherry, raspberry, and a hint of violet. The palate is supple, juicy, and very digestible, carried by a beautiful freshness that lengthens the finish. An immediately enjoyable red, perfect lightly chilled with a charcuterie board or grilled poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/loire\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e% Alcohol content: 11°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Garrelière","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57294791115127,"sku":"GARRELIÈREGAMAY24","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/18730b9bac4014e367089f155d1b9e8d.png?v=1783685191"}],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-eu\/collections\/domaine-de-la-garreliere.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}