Hidden Gems in Coteaux du Layon / Bonnezeaux

Ferme de la Sansonniere (Marc Angeli) ★ 4.7

Bonnezeaux AOC and Vin de FranceChenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, GrolleauFounded 1989Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDCoteaux du Layon / Bonnezeaux

Marc Angeli's foundational Anjou natural-wine estate, working Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc in Bonnezeaux with no-sulphur cellar protocol. Cult status among natural-wine sommeliers.

Tip: Sansonniere wines are nearly impossible to find at retail; allocations move through specialist natural-wine cavistes (La Cave des Papilles in Paris, Le Vin en Tete in Lyon). Direct estate contact for visits is possible but requires patience.

La Sansonniere, 49380 Thouarce, France

Dietary in Coteaux du Layon / Bonnezeaux

Ferme de la Sansonniere (Marc Angeli) ★ 4.7

Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalCoteaux du Layon / Bonnezeaux

Marc Angeli at Ferme de la Sansonniere works Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc with biodynamic farming and a zero-additions cellar protocol (no sulphur added, native-yeast fermentations). The estate has been listed in the Raisin natural-wine guide since the guide's inception and exports through Berry Bros and Rudd.

Tip: Sansonniere wines move through specialist natural-wine cavistes (La Cave des Papilles in Paris). Direct allocations from the estate are by personal relationship; the production is small.

La Sansonniere, 49380 Thouarce, France

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