Loire

Domaine Guy Baudin

Location

Pouilly sur Loire
Agriculture

In Organic conversion.
Area

13.5ha
Wines

White

The Baudin family’s history dates back centuries, with a Tastevin engraved in 1685 by an ancestor as a testament to their legacy. Like many rural families, they once cultivated cereals and livestock. In the past, Chasselas was the main grape in Pouilly, sold as a table grape.

After phylloxera struck in the late 1880s, vineyards were replanted with American rootstocks, and Sauvignon Blanc became dominant. However, Domaine Guy Baudin preserved Chasselas and remains one of the few producers crafting it under the Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC.

It is in 2012 that Lilian took over the winery from his father Guy. In partnership with his brother Yvan and his wife Christelle.

Today the domaine is composed of 12ha of Pouilly Fumé and 1,5ha of Pouilly sur Loire.

Harvest have been manual since 1685. The vineyard is made up of multiple plots, each planted on one of three types of soil: clay-limestone, flint (Silex), and Kimméridgien. The approach to viticulture is deeply rooted in a respect for the land, using organic treatments such as sulfur and copper, and relying on mechanical weeding.

Winemaking is a pivotal process that reflects the winemaker’s vision and style. It is centered around authenticity, with each vintage being unique due to the influence of natural yeasts present on the grapes, as well as the specific climate conditions of that year, including sunshine, rainfall, and any unpredictable weather events.

The wines are aged in concrete tanks and stainless steel barrels, with minimal intervention. No sulfites are used during the winemaking process, and natural yeasts are allowed to ferment the wine. Filtration occurs naturally by gravity, a method that contributes to the wine’s vibrant energy and character.