Le Clos de la Meslerie
Le Clos de la Meslerie in Vouvray has followed organic principles since the late 1990s, specializing entirely in Chenin Blanc. The domaine’s steep tuffeau slopes yield grapes for still and pétillant wines of great depth.
Natural fermentations in concrete eggs and old oak barrels, coupled with minimal sulfur, preserve Chenin’s innate acidity. Extended élevage on lees builds complexity without heaviness.
Meslerie’s range—from taut, bone-dry Sec to supple, demi-sec—shows honeyed orchard fruit, vibrant minerality, and stunning aging potential, all with gentle, natural handling.
Le Clos de la Meslerie in Vouvray has followed organic principles since the late 1990s, specializing entirely in Chenin Blanc. The domaine’s steep tuffeau slopes yield grapes for still and pétillant wines of great depth.
Natural fermentations in concrete eggs and old oak barrels, coupled with minimal sulfur, preserve Chenin’s innate acidity. Extended élevage on lees builds complexity without heaviness.
Meslerie’s range—from taut, bone-dry Sec to supple, demi-sec—shows honeyed orchard fruit, vibrant minerality, and stunning aging potential, all with gentle, natural handling.
Le Clos de la Meslerie in Vouvray has followed organic principles since the late 1990s, specializing entirely in Chenin Blanc. The domaine’s steep tuffeau slopes yield grapes for still and pétillant wines of great depth.
Natural fermentations in concrete eggs and old oak barrels, coupled with minimal sulfur, preserve Chenin’s innate acidity. Extended élevage on lees builds complexity without heaviness.
Meslerie’s range—from taut, bone-dry Sec to supple, demi-sec—shows honeyed orchard fruit, vibrant minerality, and stunning aging potential, all with gentle, natural handling.
Le Clos de la Meslerie is a historic vineyard in Vouvray, in the heart of the Loire Valley, dedicated entirely to Chenin Blanc. The estate follows a deeply traditional and natural approach, farming organically and crafting wines with minimal intervention to let the terroir express itself fully.
The wines are made from old vines rooted in clay and limestone soils, which lend both texture and a distinct mineral backbone. Each vintage is vinified slowly with indigenous yeasts, often fermenting over many months in old oak barrels. No additives are used, and sulfur is kept to a minimum.
Le Clos de la Meslerie’s wines are complex and elegant, balancing richness with vibrant acidity. They carry notes of orchard fruit, citrus zest, white flowers, and wet stone, evolving beautifully over time. These are age-worthy wines that reflect the patience, precision, and deep respect for nature that define the estate’s philosophy.
