This branch of the Dagueneau family headed by father Serge is based in Saint Andelain and owns 19 hectares of old vineyards across several of the prime sites of the appellation as well as 3 hectares in the nearby appellation of Cotes de la Charite. Today the estate is run by Serge's daughter Valerie, cousin of the late Didier Dagueneau, and Serge still helps in the vineyard.
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Terroir and climate
Loire Valley wines flourish in a unique cultural landscape, classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site from Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine et Loire) to Sully-sur-Loire (Loiret).
With over two thousand years of history, the Loire Valley vineyard area is made up of a mosaic of different climates, soils, geographical features and locations – all of which contribute to the diversity of the Valley’s wines.
The history of the Loire Valley and its wines is inextricably linked with the history of France itself and features a large variety of climates and soils générating a wide variety of wines.
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The 'adventure' of winemaking began for the Champault family in 1850. Today, with great passion and personal commitment, the brothers Laurent and Claude Champault are responsible for the 18-hectare family estate located on the west bank of the Loire River in the Cher department. The vineyards are divided into the Sancerre and Menetou-Salon appellations and are planted with 11.5 ha Sauvignon Blanc and 7.5 ha Pinot Noir.
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