Domaine Sauger

Founded in 1870, Domaine Sauger is a family estate where five generations have succeeded each other: François-Sylvain, Eugène, Lucien, Marcel, and Philippe. In 1958, Philippe's father Marcel had to uproot the hybrid vines due to phylloxera. By 1972, the 4 hectares were entirely replanted with noble varieties such as Sauvignon, transitioning to direct bottle sales. In 1988, Philippe took over the 7-hectare family estate after earning his BEPA in Viticulture-Oenology. The 30-hectare estate is located south of the Loire, near the castles of Cheverny, Chambord, Blois, and Chenonceaux, at the gates of Sologne. Soils are generally sandy-clay and in some places siliceous. Grapes grown are Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Côt (Malbec). The estate practices conventional farming with systematic and partial grassing of the vineyards, reasoned use of treatment products, and yield control. Winemaking facilities include vat temperature-control systems, and its wines include wines in the Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny appellations.