Domaine Benoit Courault
🍷 Domaine Benoît Courault: A Living-Wine Artisan in Anjou
Located in Faye-d’Anjou, Maine-et-Loire, Benoît Courault farms about 6 hectares on the Coteaux du Layon. A former sommelier, he trained with demanding winemakers like Éric Pfifferling (Anglore) before founding his own estate in 2006. He practices biodynamic farming with his horse Norway and vinifies naturally, using only minimal sulfur at bottling.
🌿 Philosophy
Certified organic and biodynamic agriculture.
Natural winemaking: native yeasts, no filtration.
Low yields (often < 20 hl/ha), meticulous grape sorting.
🍇 Grapes and Style
Chenin, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pineau d’Aunis.
Precise, vibrant wines with strong character.
Signature cuvées: Empreinte, Les Rouliers, Gilbourg, La Coulée.