Winery

A Winery Reimagined by a New Generation

Taken over in late 2023 by Ludovic Payen, Winery is a Winery located in Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, in the heart of the Anjou Noir region. Ludovic, who trained with some of the biggest names in winemaking (includingWinery and La Coulée de Serrant), has taken the reins of a 27- to 28-hectare vineyard, cultivating the region’s iconic green and purple schist terroirs. The Winery, which has been in the same family for over a century, is entering a new era with a resolutely sustainable and quality-focused approach.

An Exceptional Terroir: Schist and Minerality

Winery vineyards stretch across the schist soils of the Anjou Noir region, including plots within the Savennières appellation. These terroirs give the wines a distinctive minerality and great freshness.Grape varieties the Loire Valley’s grape varieties: Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, and Cabernet Sauvignon, all crafted to express the unique character of the schist soils.

Organic and Sustainable Viticulture

The Winery in the process of converting to organic farming (AB) and continues to adopt practices that are increasingly respectful of the environment and biodiversity.

Ludovic Payen favors low-intervention viticulture, hand-harvesting, and natural winemaking methods, using indigenous yeasts and aging techniques tailored to each cuvée to preserve the pure expression of the terroir.

Winery Winery's Signature Wines

Ludovic Payen offers a range of wines that reflect the diversity of terroirs and styles:

• “La Vague Enchantée” (Anjou Blanc) – A wine aged partially in oak, with citrus notes and a lovely minerality, ideal for lovers of complex and balanced Chenin.
• “La Plage Abandonnée” (Savennières) – A deep, mineral-driven wine from schist plots, aged for 12 months in barrels.
• “Prélud” (Anjou White and Red) – Accessible, fruity wines, aged in stainless steel to preserve their vibrancy and rich flavor.