402 Rue de la Rodaie

A small, no-nonsense Loire family domaine that feels lived-in rather than staged. Christophe and Sophie run twenty-eight hectares with quiet pride; the tasting room is a simple space where the dog lounges and the emphasis is on the wine, not showmanship. Reds—especially the older-vine St. Nicolas-de-Bourgueil—are the reason people come, with a younger 2022 showing bright promise and a 2020 that settles into serious territory. The place hosts seasonal open-day gatherings where fouées and a village-style BBQ accompany generous tastings and a friendly, communal mood. Prices are honest and practical options like 5L bag-in-box bottles are sold alongside single-bottle selections and branded tasting glasses. Locals treat it as a stalwart of the village wine culture, while curious visitors who seek authenticity find direct access to terroir-driven wines and the family’s HVE stewardship. This is wine as work, hospitality as habit, and a reminder that some of the best Loire experiences are made by families who keep doing the same, quietly excellent thing for generations.