{"title":"Thomas Batardière","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e A winemaker rooted in Rablay-sur-Layon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e An atypical career path, from anthropology to viticulture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eThomas Batardière\u003c\/strong\u003e , a neighbor of the renowned winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eRichard Leroy\u003c\/strong\u003e , settled \u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"544\"\u003ein Rablay-sur-Layon\u003c\/strong\u003e , in the heart of \u003cstrong data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eAnjou in the Loire Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e , in 2012. A native of \u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eAngers\u003c\/strong\u003e , Thomas followed an \u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eunconventional path\u003c\/strong\u003e that gradually led him to the world of wine. After studying at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eÉcole du Louvre\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eanthropology\u003c\/strong\u003e , he discovered his passion for wine while working in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"843\"\u003erestaurant industry\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eEncouraged by his boss\u003c\/strong\u003e , Thomas took \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"915\"\u003ea week off\u003c\/strong\u003e , which proved to be a \u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"961\"\u003ereal turning point\u003c\/strong\u003e . He began his winemaking career as an employee at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eChâteau Yvonne\u003c\/strong\u003e , where he worked for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003ethree years\u003c\/strong\u003e . During this time, he nurtured the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1162\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003edesire to start his own business\u003c\/strong\u003e . After unsuccessfully searching for vineyards in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eSaumur region\u003c\/strong\u003e due to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003ehigh land prices\u003c\/strong\u003e , he found his ideal location in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eRablay-sur-Layon\u003c\/strong\u003e , a region well-suited to producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003egreat, balanced Chenin Blanc wines\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e2012 marks its first vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eExceptional terroirs for precision Chenin Blancs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eThomas Batardière\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivates just over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e4 hectares of vines using biodynamic methods\u003c\/strong\u003e . His plots are ideally located in renowned terroirs such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eClos des Noëls\u003c\/strong\u003e and near \u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eAussigouins\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eMontbenault plateau\u003c\/strong\u003e . These vineyard sites are known for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003epoor soils\u003c\/strong\u003e , perfect for producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003ehigh-quality white wines\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e A free, precise and pragmatic winemaking process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e Free, precise and pragmatic winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eIn the cellar, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eThomas Batardière adopts a minimalist and interventionist approach\u003c\/strong\u003e . For his \u003cstrong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/strong\u003e , he avoids \u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003esettling\u003c\/strong\u003e and limits \u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eracking\u003c\/strong\u003e , aiming to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003evinify without sulfur\u003c\/strong\u003e . The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/strong\u003e result from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003elong infusion process\u003c\/strong\u003e , revealing themselves \u003cstrong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eto be refined, delicate, and fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e . Although he prefers to make \u003cstrong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003ewines without sulfur\u003c\/strong\u003e , Thomas Batardière remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003epragmatic\u003c\/strong\u003e and doesn't hesitate to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eadjust his wines if necessary\u003c\/strong\u003e , for example, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003efiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eThomas Batardière\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those \u003cstrong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003etalented young winemakers\u003c\/strong\u003e ; his \u003cstrong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003epragmatism\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003ethoughtful approach to viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e bring him closer to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003einfluential figures like Richard Leroy\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-eu\/collections\/thomas-batardiere.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}