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.
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.
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.
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🇫🇷 Bienvenue en terre agricole !
Nous vous attendons nombreux au domaine.
Au programme :
- Atelier De la vigne au verre, 10h à 12h
- Apportez votre pique-nique pour déjeuner dans notre chai, de 12h30 à 14h
- Assemblez votre vin, créez votre cuvée et repartez avec votre bouteille, de 14h à 15h30
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📆 Samedi 12 octobre, de 9h à 18h
🎫 Gratuit sur réservation
🇺🇸 Welcome to agricultural land!
We look forward to seeing you at the estate.
Program:
- From vine to glass workshop, 10am to 12pm
- Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy in our winery, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
- Assemble your own wine, create your own cuvée and leave with your own bottle, 2pm to 3:30pm
📆 Saturday, October 12, 9am to 6pm
🎫 Free on reservation
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🇫🇷 Histoire de jus de macération
- des belles grappes
- des vendangeurs chargés
- un encuvage de baies éraflées
- un décuvage à 8 jours
- un écoulement en demi-muid
Nell 2024, te voilà !
🇺🇸 History of maceration juice
- of beautiful bunches
- loaded pickers
- vatting of destemmed grapes
- 8-day devatting
- run-off in demi-muid
Nell 2024, here you are!
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🇫🇷 Histoire de jus rouge 🍷
- des belles grappes
- des vendangeurs heureux
- un encuvage en grappes entière
- un décuvage à 7 jours
- une presse légère
- un beau jus qui finit tranquillement sa fermentation
Red Hot 2024 te voilà !
🇺🇸 History of red juice
- of beautiful grapes
- happy harvesters
- whole bunch vatting
- 7-day devatting
- a light press
- a beautiful juice that quietly finishes fermentation
Red Hot 2024 here you come!
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🇫🇷 Des coings, du foin et un peu de raisin... 🌾🍇
Dans quelques jours, nous débuterons nos vendanges en recevant précieusement chacune des baies que Dame Nature aura bien voulu nous offrir pour ce millésime 2024.
🇺🇸 Quinces, hay and a little grapes...
In a few days` time, we`ll be starting our harvest, carefully receiving each and every berry that Mother Nature has been kind enough to offer us for this 2024 vintage.
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