Vignes avec un couché de soleil en arrière plan

Terroir

From the vineyard

In the vineyard, we strive to bring out the best in our terroir, which is both Loire and Nantes. This quest is achieved through advanced agro-ecological practices aimed at balance and diversity.

The notion of terroir is the essence of our thinking and the basis of our actions. We approach our terroir in its geographical dimension, obviously, due to its immediate proximity to the Loire, but also to the Atlantic Ocean.

Our terroir is also a place where we live and work every day. It’s made up of the men and women who nurture it, on a living soil that gives us the best, in a rich and diverse environment.

Our terroir is the combination of our winemaking know-how, production techniques, soil, topography, climate, biodiversity and landscape.

Geography

Just outside Nantes, Domaine Les Trois Toits is ideally located in the commune of Vertou, renowned for its wine-growing tradition. This geographical position in the heart of the city connects us to the local people and life. Part of the estate is being developed in a context of urban agriculture, which allows us to take on major environmental challenges.

Climate

Situated in the west of France, in the Pays de la Loire region, the town of Vertou enjoys a temperate oceanic climate. This type of climate is characterised by moderate temperatures, fairly regular rainfall throughout the year and the absence of extreme seasons. 

However, climate change has made itself felt in recent years, with long periods of drought, abnormally high temperatures in summer and a drying easterly wind regime. We are incorporating these changes into our agricultural thinking and practices in order to adapt rather than fight.

chemin en hiver avec des vignes en fond

Soil

Our soils are rich and varied in texture and orientation. The bedrock is made up of more or less weathered micaschist: the foundations of the Armorican massif are emerging, giving us diversity and minerality. On the surface, the aeolian silts are rich in quartz. These soils are easy to work and allow the vines to grow deep into the soil, allowing the roots to capture the minerals in the subsoil.

Une femme accroupie dans les vignes
gros plan de la terre d'un vignoble bio
fleurs dans un vignoble bio

Plants

Close to the river Sèvre, the estate benefits from a varied environment. Forest and woodland adjoin our plots. Cattle meadows allow us to benefit from the presence of animals and the influence of the peerage. There are many hedgerows planted with lime trees, elms, cherry trees, hawthorns and other wild plum trees, providing great diversity.

Grape varieties

Melon B., also known as Melon de Bourgogne, is the dominant grape variety in our vineyard. It is the grape variety of the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation, part of the Vins de Loire family. Alongside it, we grow Folle Blanche, which produces the famous Gros Plant du Pays Nantais, as well as macerated and sparkling wines using the traditional method. 

These two grape varieties are endemic to the region and form part of the Nantes heritage, of which we are proud.

In order to diversify our offer and highlight the assets of our terroir, we have planted Gamay, Côt (Malbec) and Merlot. These grape varieties produce red grapes on a south-facing slope and produce magnificent red wines, matured with precision and ambition.

Finally, to adapt to the current climate and invest for the future, we are replanting resistant varieties such as Vidal, Sélénor, Villard Blanc, Villard Noir and Chambourcin.

Seau de raisin récolté dans les vignes
Raisin avec les vignes en arrière plan

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🇫🇷 C’est parti ! Nous lançons notre collecte de fonds pour redonner vie à une cabane de vigneron au cœur de nos vignes.

Anciennement construite pour stocker le matériel et abriter les vignerons des intempéries ou des fortes chaleurs, ce bâtiment utilitaire est un réel témoignage de la culture viticole de la région nantaise.

Avec la mécanisation du travail de la vigne, ces cabanes ou loges ont peu à peu perdu de leur utilité et ont été délaissées. Par chance, la nôtre n`a pas été détruite et nous l`avons redécouverte sous la végétation. Aujourd’hui conscients de la valeur patrimoniale et paysagère de ce bâtiment, nous souhaitons lui redonner vie.
Nous avons besoin de vous pour concrétiser cette mise en valeur.

Pour contribuer 👉 lien en bio

🇺🇸 Here we go! We`re launching our fundraising campaign to bring a winegrower`s hut back to life in the heart of our vineyards.

Formerly built to store equipment and shelter winegrowers from inclement weather or extreme heat, this utilitarian building is a true testament to the winegrowing culture of the Nantes region.

With the mechanization of vineyard work, these cabins gradually lost their usefulness and were abandoned. Luckily, ours was not destroyed and we rediscovered it under the vegetation. Today, aware of the heritage and landscape value of this building, we want to bring it back to life.
We need your help to make this a reality.

To contribute 👉 link in bio

#lestroistois #vertou #winemaker #vigneronindependant #nantes #crowdfunding #patrimoine #logedevigne #winetasting @les_extra_terrestres

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🇫🇷 C’est parti ! Nous lançons notre collecte de fonds pour redonner vie à une cabane de vigneron au cœur de nos vignes. Anciennement construite pour stocker le matériel et abriter les vignerons des intempéries ou des fortes chaleurs, ce bâtiment utilitaire est un réel témoignage de la culture viticole de la région nantaise. Avec la mécanisation du travail de la vigne, ces cabanes ou loges ont peu à peu perdu de leur utilité et ont été délaissées. Par chance, la nôtre n'a pas été détruite et nous l'avons redécouverte sous la végétation. Aujourd’hui conscients de la valeur patrimoniale et paysagère de ce bâtiment, nous souhaitons lui redonner vie. Nous avons besoin de vous pour concrétiser cette mise en valeur. Pour contribuer 👉 lien en bio 🇺🇸 Here we go! We're launching our fundraising campaign to bring a winegrower's hut back to life in the heart of our vineyards. Formerly built to store equipment and shelter winegrowers from inclement weather or extreme heat, this utilitarian building is a true testament to the winegrowing culture of the Nantes region. With the mechanization of vineyard work, these cabins gradually lost their usefulness and were abandoned. Luckily, ours was not destroyed and we rediscovered it under the vegetation. Today, aware of the heritage and landscape value of this building, we want to bring it back to life. We need your help to make this a reality. To contribute 👉 link in bio #lestroistois #vertou #winemaker #vigneronindependant #nantes #crowdfunding #patrimoine #logedevigne #winetasting @les_extra_terrestres
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🇫🇷 Plant, baby, plant ! Voici notre réponse aux Trois Toits. 🌿

Plus de 1200 arbres plantés grâce à l`aide des salariés de l`entreprise Kereis, aux CM1/CM2 de l`Ecole de l`Enclos et aux bénévoles de l`association Ici pour Demain.

L`implantation de la Ville au Blanc avec haies de Benjes et haies vives est faite. En mai, on attaque la vigne !

Wine, Baby, wine ! 🍇

🇺🇸 Plant, baby, plant! Here is our answer to Les Trois Toits. 🌿

More than 1,200 trees planted thanks to the help of employees of the Kereis company, CM1/CM2 students from the Ecole de l`Enclos and volunteers from the Ici pour Demain association.

The establishment of the Ville au Blanc with Benjes hedges and live hedges is complete. In May, we attack the vines!

Wine, Baby, wine! 🍇

#lestroistois #vertou #winemaker #vigneronindependant #nantes #agroecologie #vitiforesterie #villeaublanc #agricultureresponsable

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🇫🇷 Plant, baby, plant ! Voici notre réponse aux Trois Toits. 🌿 Plus de 1200 arbres plantés grâce à l'aide des salariés de l'entreprise Kereis, aux CM1/CM2 de l'Ecole de l'Enclos et aux bénévoles de l'association Ici pour Demain. L'implantation de la Ville au Blanc avec haies de Benjes et haies vives est faite. En mai, on attaque la vigne ! Wine, Baby, wine ! 🍇 🇺🇸 Plant, baby, plant! Here is our answer to Les Trois Toits. 🌿 More than 1,200 trees planted thanks to the help of employees of the Kereis company, CM1/CM2 students from the Ecole de l'Enclos and volunteers from the Ici pour Demain association. The establishment of the Ville au Blanc with Benjes hedges and live hedges is complete. In May, we attack the vines! Wine, Baby, wine! 🍇 #lestroistois #vertou #winemaker #vigneronindependant #nantes #agroecologie #vitiforesterie #villeaublanc #agricultureresponsable
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