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The history of Domaine Fournier Père et Fils and the history of Sancerre wines are closely intertwined. We have witnessed first-hand the very first moments of the fledgling appellation. We have been part of its excellence ever since.
Our wines are the true pairings of the gourmet cuisine. They are an expression of the authentic French art de vivre, traditions and heritage.
Since 1926, the estate has been nestled in the wine-growing hamlet of Chaudoux, at the heart of the Sancerre appellation.
Through perseverance, sometimes bravery and entrepreneurial spirit, our family estate has become a flagship estate in Sancerre, producing highly renowned, sought-after wines enjoyed by all the fine wine enthusiasts!
Domaine Fournier Père et Fils is today run by a passionate team of experienced professionals determined to bring the estate to its highest level. We make it a point to constantly improve our know-how while relying strongly on the values passed on by the past generations.
Trained at the prestigious Bordeaux University, he is a seasoned oenologist with regional family roots dating back to 1777! He is leading enthusiastic vineyard and winery teams while being constantly on the lookout for the best practices to make great wines!
In 2012, straight after Bordeaux University, Damien started working at Domaine Fournier Père et Fils, firstly as a vineyard hand to familiarize himself with the Sancerre terroirs, then as a winemaker since 2012. Damien is now happily settled in Verdigny and has been elected as a local councillor in Verdigny! Damien belongs to the new generation of Sancerre winemakers, bringing life to new environmental projects while benefiting from the long winemaking heritage of the appellation.
Jean-François is a soft-spoken, accomplished athlete (French archery champion). He passionately heads our vineyard team to new challenges. Jean-François is a forerunner in the new agro-biological techniques and leads the change towards a full organic production.
Our winery equipment is tailored to optimize our vineyard potential. Filled with all sorts of tank shapes and sizes, it is a winemakers’ heaven that allows them to constantly test and try new ideas. We think of the cellar as a modular work place, constantly fitted with new tools that will help the winemakers to deliver the greatest wines.
‘Under the mentorship of Mr. de Villebois, our daily mission is to perpetuate the timeless values of the estate. Thanks to our ever increasing knowledge of our terroirs, an unfailing curiosity and a desire to produce great wines, we are constantly improving our expertise to make better wines year in year out.’
You are welcome to visit us in our wine shop located a few minutes from our wine estate:
Aux Trésors de Bacchus
25 Nouvelle Place
18300 Sancerre
02 48 54 17 45
Caroline and Gauthier, our wine merchants, will be pleased to greet you throughout the year to make you discover our wines from our finest terroirs.
Free tastings without appointment, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a drink on the terrace, paired with a delicious crottin de Chavignol.
We are open from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, every day of the week.
We can accommodate groups of 15-20 people maximum. We would be grateful if you could let us know beforehand so that we can welcome you in the very best conditions. We look forward to seeing you!
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