Domaine du Petit Clocher

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The Domaine du Petit Clocher is a vineyard of 80 hectares spread over 3 towns within a 6 km radius of the estate. More than half the area is made up of red varieties, (Cabernet Franc 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Grolleau Noir 5% and Gamay 2%) and the rest are predominantly white varieties (Chardonnay 25%, Chenin 18%, Grolleau Gris 12%, Sauvignon Blanc 5%).

Founded in 1920 by Denis’s grandfather with 5 hectares, the property was taken on by his son in 1946, expanding the vineyard to 23 hectares. Maurice Denis undertook the modernization in the 1950’s, constructing a modern wine cellar and purchased the first tractor in 1959. It was in 1975 that Antoine and Jean-Noel decided to follow the family tradition and created Domaine du Petit Clocher with their father. They understood very quickly that success comes by developing quality wines, closely monitored from the vineyard to the bottle. Since 2000, a fourth generation of winemakers has arrived at the company. Stephane, Julien and Vincent follow the family passion and are opening up new markets. Today the domain cultivates 80 hectares of vines.

• Meticulous soil maintenance, by grassing, ploughing or scarifying.
• Understanding of the soils and organic additions of mushroom compost, composted grape material.
• Balanced vineyard practise (treatment according to the climate, soil and vine).
• Yield control to ensure the best from the vines (40 – 50 hecolitres per hectare for red and white and 20 – 25 hectolitres per hectare for Coteaux du Layon).

Founded in 1920 by the Denis grandfather with 5 hectares, the property was taken on by his son in 1946, expanding the vineyard to 23 hectares. Maurice Denis undertook the modernisation in the 1950’s, constructing a modern wine cellar and purchased the first tractor in 1959. It was in 1975 that Antoine and Jean-Noel decided to follow in the family tradition and created Domaine du Petit Clocher with their father. They understood very quickly that success comes by developing quality wines, closely monitored from vineyard to bottle. Since 2000, a fourth generation of winemakers has arrived at the company. Stephane, Julien and Vincent follow the family passion and are opening up new markets. Today the domaine cultivates 80 hectares of vines.