Jérôme Saurigny
Anjou, Loire, France
Jérôme Saurigny could’ve never imagined, after studying in Bordeaux and starting as a cellar master in Pomerol, that he would make wine without any additions. He very well remembers that before harvests, his colleagues and he would collect packets of yeast and other additives. This is now well in his past. It all changed when he was introduced to Patrick Desplats and Sebastien Dervieux - Babass, two uncompromising pioneers of natural wine who completely changed his vision on wine.
So, in 2007 Jérôme started an adventure of his own. He bought 6,5 hectares of vineyards in the Coteaux du Layon appellation, growing mostly typical Loire grapes such as Grolleau, Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc and decided to make wine following his own philosophy. He ploughs the land with a horse and is part of the SAINS (Sans Aucun Intrants Ni Sulphites ajoutée) association founded by Jean-Pierre Robinot. Jérome refuses to compromise and looks for the limits of his philosophy. He vinifies naturally, through indigenous yeasts and without any additives or sulphites. He often blends red and white grapes, from the maceration. Using a technique where whole bunches of grapes are submerged in direct-pressed juice. A twist on carbonic maceration without the need for added CO2.
The wines of Jérôme are intense, pure and full of energy but also very rare. We are very happy to receive a small amount of his cuvées every year!
Saurigny
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