Let's get it out of the way right away: yes, Manuel Landron is Jo's son. That's it. And even though his father played an essential role in the development of Winery Complemen'terre, Manuel and Marion have made their own way. They have traveled to New Zealand, Chile and Touraine before returning to their roots, where they cultivate a vineyard of nearly 10 hectares.
"Traveling makes you young". Manuel Landron and Marion Pescheux followed the proverb to the letter before settling in December 2013 in the vineyard that saw them grow up: the Muscadet. A vineyard that saw the couple form as well, before leaving for the adventure. It all started at harvest time at Winery of the famous Jo Landron, Manuel's father. Marion helped out when she was a history student and then she met Manuel! However, the young man was about to leave for New Zealand, in Aotearoa. He leaves, she stays here and doesn't like college anymore. During a telephone conversation with Manuel, she decides to join him. Marion climbs on a plane, a twenty hour flight and hop, meeting again in Central Otago. In addition to falling in love with the future winemaker, she falls in love with the profession and goes through a Winery who works in biodynamics. They will then both go to Chile to continue to discover and learn from Louis-Antoine Luyt, before considering a return to the country.
The return to Touraine will take place first of all. Marion studied viticulture and oenology in Amboise, while Manuel spent two years working with Xavier Weisskopf, and then with Lise and Bertand Jousset, in Montlouis. At the same time, the couple prepares the next step (yes, not crazy!), he takes care of one hectare of vines in the family Winery in La Haye-Fouassière. After a successful trial run, it was time to take action. Manuel turns to his father Jo who selects a panel of plots for the pairing; 4 different terroirs within a 2km radius. In particular, there are the 2.5 hectares destined for the production of the "La Croix Moriceau" cuvée, vines which saw a few grape predators (ah the nasty worm!) at the beginning of Manuel and Marion's involvement. The problem was solved by installing a hedge to filter the bugs. There is also the 70 ares of Mortier Gobin, planted in the 1970's, on orthogneiss, sandstone and clay, then pampered to produce THE vintage of Winery.
For the vinification, you have to go to the neighboring village, Le Pallet. Here the couple have set up the headquarters of Winery Complemen'Terre, the family home and the cellar. Some large underground vats and a nice assortment of overhead vats. Almost a dozen vintages in the end, parcel by parcel (except Nolem) without sulfites (of course), incredible tone and beauty! In their image.
ALL THE WINES OF Winery COMPLEMEN' TERRE are HERE
