Domaine du Closel

A family vineyard

The first mentions of a vineyard at Les Vaults date back to 1495, before the château was built in the 17th century. The estate has been run by the Las Cases family since the 19th century, when Emmanuel de Las Cases inherited it.
The current owner, Evelyne de Pontbriand, is his descendant. In 2001, she took over from a line of women winemakers that began with Marque de Las Cases épouse Closel. Since then, she has been committed to continuing the work of her ancestors, producing quality terroir wines, developing wine tourism activities on the estate, and exporting the wines.

Know-how

Evelyne de PontBriand converted the estate to agriculture biologique and then to biodynamie and obtained certification Demeter. In a constant search for balance with nature and respect for natural rhythms, the team uses practices that preserve the life of the soil: grassing, plowing or even the use of insects.
The estate and its vineyards are a place of innovative research. Innovative practices are combined with traditional knowledge to produce unique wines that reflect their terroir, while respecting ecosystems and nature. Harvesting is done by hand, yields are deliberately low, and the quest for quality guides every gesture and every decision at Domaine de Closel.

The wines

In the Savennières appellation, for example, we find Cuvée La jalousie, a fresh wine with aromas of fresh fruit, ideal served as an aperitif or to accompany fish. Les Caillardières is a later-harvested cuvée, producing a wine of character that pairs wonderfully with sweet and savory dishes or vegetables such as artichokes or asparagus. We should also mention les Coteaux, a mellow wine produced only in the best vintages and therefore very rare. This exceptional wine is very well-balanced, delicate and very fresh, expressing all the singularity of Chenin on Savennières terroirs.
Domaine de Closel produces several cuvées that it classifies as unusual, such as the cuvée Les demoiselles sous la pluie, a natural sparkling wine made from a blend of Madeira Verdhelho and Chenin Blanc, Fritillaria a very fruity old Cabernet rosé or Rosalia a fruity red wine made from old Cabernet Sauvignon vines with a lovely long finish.
Finally, the wine from Madame du Closel is a red Anjou made from two of the estate's parcels, characterized by their clay and schist soils. It has a light ruby color and a fresh nose. It offers aromas of cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant, with a touch of spice and floral notes of violet and rose. It's a classy accompaniment to generous, everyday cooking.