Loire, Domaine la Paleine, Pinot Noir, Vin de France, Rouge

The 35-hectare estate was established on an ancient farm and mill and run by the same family since the 18th century until 1991. Marc and Laurence Vincent took over until 2023, when Jean-Louis Bernet took the reins to keep its authenticity intact, while modernizing winemaking practices. Certified organic since 2013 and Demeter since 2017, vines benefit from the highest southern exposition points of the recent micro appellation of Saumur-Puy-Notre-Dame (recognized in 2007), on limestone, Jurassic and chalk s