For 13 years, Sylvain Dittière has honed his craft, working with prime plots of Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc. His enology education, coupled with diverse internships under the likes of Gérard Gauby (Domaine Gauby, Roussillon), Marc Tempé (Domaine Marc Tempé, Alsace), Thierry Germain (Domaine Thierry Germain, Loire) and Antoine Foucault (Domaine du Collier, Loire), has paved the way for his success. In 2011, Dittière discovered a 3-hectare parcel of land in Saumur-Champigny known as Les Beaugrands and now possesses a total of 6.5 hectares.

La Perlee, located near Doue-la-Fontaine, is a rare and unique site with ancient vines grown on limestone chalk. This combination is perfect for Chenin Blanc, making this wine a favorite of ours. It has a more structural and decadent style of Chenin, which would benefit from some time in the cellar.

Pairing: Crab meat and lobster, more decadent chicken dishes

Grape: Chenin Blanc, 90-year-old vines

Soil: Limestone 

Viticulture: Organic