Domaine du Clos Roussely, Touraine, "L'Escale", 2025

STORY BEHIND THE LABEL 

Nestled near the Cher river and the iconic Château de Chenonceau, Clos Roussely is a family-owned estate spanning about 9 hectares. Vincent Roussely, a fourth-generation winemaker, has been at the helm since the early 2000s, carrying on a tradition that began here in 1917. The estate's history runs deep - its thick-walled cellars were carved out 250 years ago, eventually being converted for winemaking and distilling just after WWI, before transitioning into a commercial winery after WWII.

Today, the focus is entirely organic. Sauvignon Blanc takes center stage, making up 80% of the vineyard, alongside traditional varieties like Côt, Pineau d'Aunis, Cabernet Franc, and Gamay. Vincent crafts fifteen different wines, including sparkling cuvées. In the oldest parcels, where vines reach up to 80 years old, the family still uses horses to plough the soil, ensuring the land is treated with the utmost care.