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Pierre Ménard
Anjou · Loire · France
Pierre Ménard settled in Faye d'Anjou in 2013. After gaining winemaking experience in various parts of the world (Portugal, Hungary, Canada, New Zealand), he took over the family winery. The rising star of the Loire Valley has never hidden his passion for astronomy. He faithfully follows the lunar cycles, which guide the rhythm of vineyard care and winemaking.
“His wines reflect each vineyard plot, often named after planets or stars.”
The winemaker now owns a little over 1.5 hectares of vineyards and adds new vines under his care almost every year: in 2014, a Sauvignon Blanc vineyard plot, in 2016, Chenin Blanc plots in Clos des Mailles, and in 2017, a small amount of Cabernet Franc. Pierre pays great attention to detail, designing all his labels himself, and each bottle is hand-numbered. These details demonstrate his ethos and dedication to his craft.
