About Fief Noir
Fief Noir is an organic estate in Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay in Anjou, on the dark schist soils known as Anjou Noir. Since 2014 it has been run by two friends and oenologists, Alexis Soulas and Dominique Sirot, who took over the former Domaine des Chesnaies. The estate works about 30 hectares and makes Anjou whites, reds and rosés, plus Coteaux du Layon and Crémant, from Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Grolleau.
Who Is This For?
For drinkers who want organically farmed Loire Chenin and Cabernet Franc grown on schist.
Wines of Fief Noir
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Fief Noir located?
- Fief Noir is in Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay (Val-du-Layon) in Anjou, in the Loire Valley.
- Who owns Fief Noir?
- Since 2014 the estate has belonged to two friends, Alexis Soulas and Dominique Sirot.
- Is Fief Noir organic?
- Yes. The vineyards are farmed organically and the estate is certified organic.
- What does the name Fief Noir refer to?
- It pays homage to the dark schist terroir of Anjou Noir, where the vineyards sit.
- Which grapes does Fief Noir grow?
- Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Grolleau are the core varieties, used for Anjou whites, reds and rosés and for Coteaux du Layon.