Vineyard
Patrick Girault
- Owner : Patrick Girault
- Location : Sancerre
- AOC : Sancerre
- Grape variety : Sauvignon blanc, Pinot noir
- Terroirs : clay - limestone and sand.
- Work philosophy : organic
The Story
The planted area of Domaine Girault currently totals 12 ha, spread over the renowned “Grand Chemarin”, “Petit Chemarin” and “Chêne Marchand” hillsides. The estate is divided into 38 parcels of Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Sancerre (AOC): 31 plots are planted with Sauvignon Blanc 7 plots are planted with Pinot Noir. Terroirs and vines Their terroirs are highly diversified throughout the estate. Their soils are 50% clay-limestone, 19% clay, 25% limestone and 6% flint clay.