The son of a Touraine winemaker, Valentin performed his studies in Bordeaux and got his first hands-on experience outside of the Loire within the Bordeaux region, at Chateau Mangot in Saint-Emilion. Following that, he went on to work in New Zealand in 2015, with a strong focus on Sauvignon Blanc - very much a different essence in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Loire. Returning back to France, it was natural to spend time in Burgundy, where he was able to work alongside some of the top white winemakers we know and love - Raphael Coche and Paul Pillot - with a stint with Vincent Sipp in Alsace (Domaine Agapé) to cap off his travels.

Macerated for 9 days before fermenting in 100% homemade French oak barrels (10% new), which Valentin personally crafts from oak he selects and ages. Aged 12 months with a single racking, bottled unfined and unfiltered by gravity with minimal sulfur.

Limited to just 1,800 bottles, this cuvée has already gained cult status at three-Michelin-starred Troisgros.

The light ruby color opens to enticing aromas of wild strawberry, white pepper, violets, and subtle smoke—characteristic of this rare varietal. Fresh and fruity on the palate with Gamay-like aromatics but the structure of light Burgundy.

Grape: Pinot d'Aunis

Region: Loire

Alcohol: 11%