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Domaine de Méjane

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Since 1793, this family-run winery has been nestled in the heart of Savoie. The Henriquet family has owned Domaine de Méjane since 1995. It is here that they produce a range of AOP vins de Savoie terroir wines. Vine-growing has been a family affair for several generations at Domaine de Méjane. Find out more
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The history of the Méjane estate


It all began in 1995, when Jean, a winemaker's son, decided to buy the property, which had been abandoned for almost 50 years. A winegrower and nurseryman himself, he decided to bring the estate back to life. In 2000, after 5 years of renovation, Jean finally took up the challenge and welcomed his first grape harvest.

The Méjane estate was born. Anne joined her parents two years later with a BTS in Viticulture and Oenology. Thanks to her experience, she brings contemporary know-how to the domaine while preserving the traditions of these age-old wines. Her brother, Philippe, arrived in 2006 as a vine nurseryman.

Today, Anne Henriquet cultivates a fifteen-hectare vineyard that extends over several communes. She now manages the estate, accompanied by her brother and husband. A special feature of the estate is that it is home to a conservatory plot belonging to the "Vins de Savoie" union. Here, the full range of local grape varieties are nurtured and developed.

Vines and grape varieties


Vines have been grown in Savoie since Roman times. The Domaine de Méjane operates a 15-hectare integrated vineyard, planted with local grape varieties. In order to preserve biodiversity, but also to preserve the estate's varietal heritage, Anne cultivates a conservatory of old Savoyard grape varieties in the estate's own vineyard. This is what makes the richness of the vineyard. Today, the estate boasts :

23% Altesse (Roussette)

16 % Mondeuse

16 % Gamay

14 % Chardonnay

11 % Pinot noir

8% Jacquère

7% Persian

2% Velteliner (Malvasia)

Persan, this forgotten grape variety used for reds, was replanted by the Henriquet family and they were among the first to do so. In the huge cellar, dug out in the 18th century, you can taste 16 wines from a range that has won several awards.

A passion for growing and making wine


To guarantee quality wines, Jean equipped himself with modern facilities and passed on his passion to his daughter, Anne. As a result, Anne is now determined to promote Savoy's winegrowing heritage while preserving biodiversity. Indeed, all treatments are organic and harmless to insects. And to prevent the vines from drying out, he uses Pre-Hormone diffusers to prevent males and females from developing.
Registered since 22/07/2015
333 rue de la Mairie Les Reys,
73250 Saint Jean de la Porte
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