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La Porte Saint Jean
Saumur · Loire · France
Sylvain Dittière and Pauline Foucault, passionate winemakers, guide their estate La Porte Saint Jean with a unique vision. The 6-hectare vineyard, situated between Montreuil-Bellay and Doué-la-Fontaine, is planted with Chenin, Cabernet Franc, and a few acres of old Sauvignon Blanc vines, all cultivated organically. Although all their wines are certified organic, Sylvain and Pauline don't focus on labelling their bottles but on maintaining a natural balance in their vineyards. They use herbal teas like horsetail to combat oidium and mildew and willow bark to enhance the vines' natural defences.
“Horse-drawn ploughing on steep slopes and replanting missing vines demonstrate their dedication to sustainable practices, using minimal sulphur and copper.”
In keeping with the region's finest estates, La Porte Saint Jean produces lively, elegant, and precise wines. The domaine emphasises a meticulous and natural approach, with simple, natural fermentations without additives or cultured yeast, followed by extended ageing in barrels.
