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From the vineyards ... to the glass !
The vineyard, located in the heart of Anjou...
Planted on schist and sandstone soils, the vineyard covers about 22 hectares (54 acres). Perfect drainage and ideal temperatures encourage each variety to express incredibly fine aromas.
The vines, aged from 30 to more than 50 years, produce grapes with superb concentration. Grape varieties are Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Grolleau Noir and Gris, Gamay, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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The viticulture, an all year long art...
To improve the quality of the grapes, vine vigor is controlled by growing grass between every other row of vines. Treatments are used only when necessary to prevent the outbreak of disease. This is done in the spirit of sustainable viticulture with the sole objective of preserving the quality of the grapes.
Pruning aims to limit the number of bunches per vine to 7 or 8, which concentrates the best of the terroir by limiting yields. Leaves are removed around the bunches to increase exposure to sunlight and wind, resulting in better color and ripeness of the grapes.
All harvesting is done by hand. The grapes are sorted in the vineyard as well as at the winery. For the Coteaux du Layon Saint-Aubin de Luigné and Chaume 1er Cru, 3 to 4 passes are made through the vineyard.
The vinification, perfection and know-how...
The winery is equipped with stainless steel tanks. Temperatures are regularly monitored to assure gentle fermentation. The technique of micro-oxygenation is used during the vinification of the Anjou-Villages. All winemaking practices aim to extract intense color, aromas and smooth tannins from the grape skins. Wines are lightly filtered, but not fined.
Some of our wines are matured in French oak barrels : Chaume 1 er cru, Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin de Luigné (Les Simonelles, La Roche), and Anjou-Villages « Cuvée du Salon »,which is matured on its lees with regular stirring.
La Genaiserie ... through the time!
1554
Wine and vine cultivation, a long history connected with the history of the Château...
Overlooking the beautiful Layon River Valley, Chateau de la Genaiserie is located in the heart of Anjou in Saint Aubin de Luigné. Anchored on a vast schist and sandstone plateau, vines and winegrowing have always been closely linked to the history of this grand 18 th century chateau. La Genaiserie “possessed gardens, woods, springs, and vines during the 17 th century”, according to the writings of Abby Louis Coudrin.
1783
La Genaiserie, a destiny closely related to the French Revolution...
The stately chateau was built in the pure Angevin bourgeois style around 1783, just before the onset of the French Revolution. The owner, Mr. de Bellefonds, former officer in the Médoc regiment and fervent royalist, left his wife and children at the beginning of the Revolution to join up with the Condé army.
Upon his return in 1800, he found his home and vines in a pitiful condition. The property had been ransacked by the troops. He then set about the immense task of reconstructing his home and expanding his vineyard.
2003
A new chapter to make La Genaiserie one of the most renowned Loire wine...
Captivated by the château’s charm and austerity, the international acclaim of its wines, and the remarkable potential of the soils on which the vines are planted, the estate entered a new chapter in June 2003 with a single ambition: to establish itself as one of the most renowned references of Loire Valley wines.
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