Wine estates Charente-Maritime

This delightful property has been preserved from the ravages of time. The château was built in 1480, at the end of the reign of Louis XI. Between the influence of the Flamboyant Gothic and the first echoes of the Renaissance, this architectural jewel bears witness to more than five centuries of history. The dovecote, a feudal and customary right, has some 5,000 nests; dating from 1740, its simple architecture is in keeping with the park. The 13-hectare park is a listed jewel case!

While the Bossuet family has a boutique in the heart of La Rochelle, Le Petit Futé also recommends a visit to the family estate just a stone's throw from Saintes. These enthusiasts will make you feel their love for their craft, welcoming you with a smile. You'll be charmed by the artisanal products, the story of Cognac told among the barrels, and the inevitable tasting. These independent winemakers are renowned. They have won 70 medals in 41 years at national competitions!

Founded in 1952, this winery is the oldest in Oléron. David Pradère, a passionate winegrower, gave it a new lease of life in 2022 by switching to organic farming. Farming in this way promotes biodiversity, enabling the production of original wines while respecting the environment and creating pleasant working conditions. The welcome is warm, and the products are of the highest quality, whether they be local Charentais wines or the famous pineau.

No, you're not dreaming! You have to go to the Fromagerie, to buy... wine! André and his family have been producing wine for several generations from their 37 hectares of vines. For several years they have been committed to producing quality wine (organic with the AB label) using a variety of grape varieties: Merlot and Cabernet for the reds and rosé, Sauvignon and Colombard for the whites. The place is ideal to strengthen your cellar, you can buy wine, pineau and even soft drinks, apple juice and sparkling.

This magnificent estate just outside La Rochelle produces exceptional spirits. It is a charming stopover for those wishing to discover top-quality cognac and pineau. The current owner is a fifth-generation custodian of a unique savoir-faire. Through the combination of grape varieties and a subtle blend of exceptional eaux-de-vie, cognac is created after ageing in oak barrels. Several tours enable you to taste exceptional eaux-de-vie, including the chocolate-cognac alliance.

Did you know that the abbey of Sablonceaux was surrounded by a 70 hectare vineyard? After visiting this magnificent monument, take a break at the Domaine de la Chauvillière located in the Bon Bois cognac appellation. The Hauselmann family has been working there since the 1950s and produces the two alcohols that are well known to the people of Charente (cognac and pineau) but also, since the 1980s, local Charente wines (chardonnay and sauvignon for the whites, merlot for the rosés and reds). Note: the estate has specialized in the vinification of chardonnay for over 30 years

Located on the heights of Chaniers, the 35 ha farm is run by Caroline and Mathieu who will help you discover a gastronomic heritage. These "bouilleurs de cru" (distillers) perpetuate an ancestral know-how and are eager to promote the Charentais local wines, the Pineau des Charentes and the famous Cognac in a true spirit of commitment. Passionate about vines, the couple has grown the family business by cultivating many grape varieties but also by promoting Charentais wines. A very nice visit awaits you!

A family address like we love them, simple and passionate. A family brought together grandparents to small children to develop the old Cognac spirits to give birth to a remarkable XO, aged in oak barrels, whose average age is 25 years. More than two decades of maturity give him an exceptional bouquet, finesse and hold. This multigenerational family cultivates vineyards intended for the development of Cognac's spirits, from younger to older. The assemblage of grape must and Cognac's life water will give birth to the nectars charentars Le Pineau des Charentes Blanc and Rosé. A beautiful address where you can visit the farm.

One of our coups. The Maison house, with its head Jean-Paul Lefoulon, a quiet man who is truly passionate about who cognac has almost no secrets. His small family farm has seen four generations. Today, it offers us authenticity by demonstrating that cognac is above all a complex alchemy between a land developed by a beautiful viticulture, a human sensibility when distillation and a long experience of ageing. The vineyard, classified as Small Champagne, is planted with white ugni. The latter will allow the production of a white wine offering the necessary characteristics for charentais wines intended for distillation. These friable limestone lands, rich in lime carbonate, will arise from eaux-de-vie, whose style is incomparable, whose density and complexity give an aromatic depth that is unique to cognacs Lefoulon. Among other things, the range offers VSOP, subtle assembly between different spirits that have aged, on average, between 8 and 10 years, in oak barrels, new and red. The Old Reserve will grow between 12 and 15 in oak barrels. The «discovery» box offers gourmet gourmet travel with a variety of flavours.

This brightly-lit boutique, located right next to the town center, is a great address for anyone wanting to stock up on 100% Oleron wines. You'll appreciate the warm welcome from our attentive staff, who'll be delighted to offer you a tasting of authentic products. Régine takes great care of you! The twenty or so producers produce quality wines and spirits: IGP Charentais vin de pays (lords of the seas), AOP cognac, cocktails...

It offers a wide range of distillation products, including cognac, rum and gin. The distillery has 13 stills and 4 packaging lines, as well as a vat storage capacity of 22,000 hectolitres. She also offers tailor-made services such as customized product creation, raw material sourcing, technical and marketing advice, and regulatory support. She speaks French, English, Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese). The distillery has also established partnerships with other spirits brands. Since its creation in 1777, Distillerie Vinet-Delpech has been driven by passion and innovation, and exports its products to over twenty countries worldwide.

They offer delivery services for their products.

Domaine de la Ville is a winery located in Saint-Thomas-de-Conac. It offers delivery services and specializes in the production of Pineau des Charentes. Domaine de la Ville is the largest family-owned vineyard in the region and offers on-site accommodation.

Domaine de Birius is a winery. It offers guided tours and tastings of wines, Pineau des Charentes and Cognac. Visitors can also purchase these products in the estate store. In addition to the classic tours of the cellar, winery and distillery, Domaine de Birius also offers wine tourism activities such as musical aperitifs, cocktail workshops and introductions to vine pruning. Reservations can be made online or by contacting the estate directly. Domaine de Birius has held the "Vignobles & Découvertes" label since 2010 and the "Tourisme & Handicap" label since the same year. It has also been certified "Haute Valeur Environnementale" since 2015 and "Certification environnementale Cognac" since 2020.

Born into a family from the Retagne region, Marine introduced Simon, a Burgundian, to her island in 2011, and he fell under her spell. Domaine Arica is also the story of a meeting with Gilles, the former owner of the vineyards, who passes on his know-how to the young couple on a daily basis. 10 hectares of organic vineyards on limestone soils exposed to sea spray, producing truly delicious and distinctive juices. During a bike ride, we fell in love with Arica rouge et les Salines. For groups of 8 or more, the estate offers extensive tastings, snacks...