2 organic spots in Loire Valley, editor-picked by Cork & Curve. All dietary guides in Loire Valley.
Domaine Vincent Careme ★ 4.7
Vouvray AOC / Vernou-sur-Brenne · 13 rue Neuve, 37210 Vernou-sur-Brenne, France
Vincent and Tania Careme farm 17 hectares of Vouvray Chenin Blanc under Ecocert organic certification (conversion from 2007, full certification 2010). The estate works mainly the Le Peu Morier and Le Clos parcels in Vernou-sur-Brenne, producing Vouvray sec, demi-sec, moelleux and traditional-method sparkling Vouvray Brut from certified-organic fruit.
Tip: Careme is one of the most accessible and affordable certified-organic Vouvray cellars; the sparkling Vouvray Brut is particularly underrated. Visits by appointment.
Domaine de la Noblaie ★ 4.6
Chinon AOC / Ligre · La Noblaie, 37500 Ligre, France
Domaine de la Noblaie has farmed its Ligre Chinon parcels under Ecocert organic certification since 2009 and works biodynamically without formal certification. The estate's Les Chiens-Chiens and Pierre de Tuf cuvees are textbook examples of organic-farmed gravel-terrace Cabernet Franc, with a lighter, peppery profile.
Tip: Visits by appointment from the Ligre cellar; the estate offers tastings paired with regional cheese on Saturday afternoons in summer.