Vineyard

Domaine Varinelles

  • Owner : Family Daheuiller
  • Location : Varrains, Loire Valley
  • AOC : Crémant de Loire, Saumur, Saumur Champigny
  • Grape variety : Cabernet franc, chenin, chardonnay, pinot noir, grolleau
  • Terroirs : clay - limestone and sand.
  • Work philosophy : organic

The Story

DomaineVarinelles, established in 1890 in Varrains, is the embodiment of five generations of passionate winegrowers. Founded by Louis Daheuiller, the son of a tenant farmer, the estate took off when his son Jean ambitiously took over the reins, becoming one of the co-founders of the Saumur-Champigny appellation in 1957. Claude, the third generation, has taken the estate's wines to the most prestigious Parisian tables. Laurent, then Nicolas, continue to preserve this heritage while innovating with emblematic cuvées. Since 2011, the estate has been committed to organic farming, an ambitious challenge given the 43 hectares of vineyards. This commitment reflects a desire to preserve the unique terroir of the Loire Valley and to produce wines of character, respectful of the environment and in line with family values. Today, Domaine Daheuiller is a benchmark in Saumur-Champigny, combining tradition, modernity and respect for the Saumur heritage.

The Wine Selection