Domaine de Villargeau
ドメーヌ・ド・ヴィラルジョー
Family estate in Pougny making only Coteaux du Giennois, led by flint-and-limestone Sauvignon Blanc
About Domaine de Villargeau
Domaine de Villargeau is a family estate in the hamlet of Villargeau, in the commune of Pougny in the Nièvre, making wines only from the Coteaux du Giennois appellation, a short distance north of Pouilly-Fumé. The Thibault family founded it in 1991, replanting hillsides that had lain abandoned since the phylloxera crisis. The vineyards sit on limestone and flint soils along the Loire and are farmed under the Terra Vitis sustainable viticulture charter. The estate makes white, rosé and red wines, led by Sauvignon Blanc, and offers tastings and cellar visits at Pougny.
Who Is This For?
For those who like Loire Sauvignon Blanc from the Pouilly-Fumé neighbourhood and want to taste the lesser-known Coteaux du Giennois
Wines of Domaine de Villargeau
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Domaine de Villargeau?
- It is in the hamlet of Villargeau, in the commune of Pougny (58200) in the Nièvre, in the Loire Valley near Cosne-sur-Loire.
- Which appellation does Domaine de Villargeau make?
- The estate makes wines only from the Coteaux du Giennois appellation, in white, rosé and red.
- Who founded Domaine de Villargeau?
- The Thibault family founded the estate in 1991, when brothers Jean-Fernand and François Thibault replanted hillsides that had been abandoned since the phylloxera crisis.
- Is Domaine de Villargeau farmed sustainably?
- Yes. The estate is a member of the Terra Vitis sustainable viticulture charter.
- Can I visit Domaine de Villargeau?
- Yes. The estate receives visitors for cellar visits and tastings at Pougny on weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings, with advance reservation.