Wines
Summary
The Laloue farm was established in the early 1930's by Francois and Simone Laloue, the family farm then grew grapes, grain and tobacco and raised livestock. In 1960, their son Serge took charge of the small plots of vines to concentrate on viticulture and winemaking. Since 1990 forward the domaine has been run by Serge's children, Franck and Christine.
The winery is located in Thauvenay, just 5km outside of Sancerre. With 21 hectares spread over all three of Sancerre's terroirs: Terre blanche, Caillotes, and Silex, the estate’s vines are planted to 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Pinot Noir. Practicing sustainable agriculture, the siblings grow grass between the rows, which encourages the vines to dig deeper, while reducing both erosion and the natural vigor of the vines. Franck further reduces yields by de-budding in the spring and pruning heavily.
