Ferme de la Sansonnière

Loire Valley, France

Ferme de la Sansonnierè was purchased in 1990 by Mark Angeli. This 7 hectare estate is made of plots in Anjou, Coteaux-du-Layon and Bonnezeaux appellation. Coteaux-du-Layon and Bonnezeaux can only be claimed as AOC for the production of sweet moelleux or liquoreux wines every year. Mark Angeli decided to produce dry white wines from Chenin Blanc and left the appellation system. All the wines are now produced under the "Vin de France" appellation giving Mark more freedom. His holistic farming style has resulted in strong vines that produce perfectly-ripened, healthy grapes which he ferments to as dry a style as possible, with of course some vintage variations .