Vineyard
Clos Galerne
- Owner : Cédric Bourez
- Location : Rochefort-sur-Loire
- AOC : Savennières, Quart de Chaume, Anjou, Chaume.
- Grape variety : Chenin, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon
- Terroirs : Spilite and schiste.
- Work philosophy : organic
The Story
Clos Galerne is a 12-hectare wine estate in the heart of the best terroirs of Anjou Noir. It comprises vines in the Pierre Bise and Moulin Brûlé areas of Beaulieu-sur-Layon, vines in Savennières and vines in Chaume and Quarts-de-Chaume. The estate is made up of some of Anjou's finest terroirs, which are varied and complementary. The subsoil is made up of slate, sandstone and carboniferous schists, as well as volcanic rocks such as spilite, all from the Armorican Massif. The land is swept by a cold, damp