Renaud GUETTIER

The Winery de la Grapperie was created by Renaud Guettier in 2004 in the Coteaux de Loir appellation. The terroir of choice is Chenin for the white wines and Pineau d'Aunis for the red wines. Winery de la Grapperie, with a surface area of 6 hectares, is made up of about fifteen parcels, with 50% Chenin and 50% Pineau d'Aunis.

Renaud Guettier, an agricultural engineer, has wanted to focus on respect for the environment, the vines and the consumers from the very beginning of his installation. The Winery de la Grapperie has been certified organic since 2007. Renaud Guettier, meticulous and concerned about the heritage of his vines, takes particular care of his old vines (2 hectares of hundred-year-old vines). He is aware of what they bring to his vintages.

Obviously, the work in the vineyards is logically in line with the organic approach: the soil and the harvest are worked manually, treatments are minimal, and always those authorised by the organic specifications. Renaud Guettier adds, on top of all this, some natural herbal tea preparations.

For the whites (100% Chenin): direct pressing and fermentation in barrels with a search for complete malolactic fermentation. The wine can be aged for up to 36 months if necessary.

Is it necessary to specify this? The vinification is done with indigenous yeasts and without any oenological input. Sulphur may be used on rare occasions in very (very) low doses to stabilise the wines.

The red wines at Winery range from fresh, deliciously fruity to more finely crafted wines for ageing, such as the L'Enchanteresse cuvée made from century-old Pineau d'Aunis. The white wines are dry or semi-dry, depending on the vintage, and in all cases chiseled and remarkably balanced.

Petites Caves went to Winery in the first quarter of 2021. Thank you Renaud for sharing some of your vintages with us!