Chateau de Fosse-Seche
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Few vineyards have a history as storied as Chateau de Fosse-Seche. The area was planted by the Benedictine monks back in the 1200s. The modern incarnation of this Chateau is currently farmed by brothers Adrien and Guillaume Pire. The brothers are dedicated to maintaining their vineyard's ecosystem and biodynamic viticulture. The wines of Château de Fosse-Sèche shine with a focused minerality and typicity, and they are widely recognized as one of the finest producers in the new Loire Valley.
Situated near the tiny village of Brossay, the vineyards of Fosse Seche have a storied history going back to the 1200s. The vineyards were initially planted by the order of Benedictine Monks, who selected it as an ideal terroir for grape growing.
Fast forward to 1998, when the Pire Family revived the modern iteration of this historic property. Two brothers, Adrien and Guillaume Pire, have managed the 45-hectare lot since 2012. Their focus is to maintain the ecosystem and biodiversity of the vineyards. Of the 45 ha, only 15 are planted to vine, with the rest dedicated to other agricultural practices: alfalfa, goats, bees, and even birds. Fosse-Seche has a nationally recognized bird sanctuary on their property.
Another unique feature of Fosse-Seche is their soils. While most regions of Samur and Samur-Champigny sit on tuffeau, a porous limestone, the 17 ha of Fosse-Seche’s biodynamic certified vines sit atop Jurassic-era flint plateau, coupled with gravel and clay. The unique soils and the curved aspect of the vineyards allow for the fresh breeze to cool the vines rooted in the flint soils that absorb heat. The climate there favors slow, progressive, and balanced ripening.
The vineyards have received certifications from both EcoCert and Biodyvin. In 2016, Guillaume and Adrien invested in concrete eggs for fermentation, moving away from oak barrels.
