THE PLAISANCE ADVENTURE
In the heart of Anjou noir, on the terroirs of Chaume, quart de Chaume and Savennières, organic farming since 1995 and biodynamic since 2008, Plaisance is a rarity.
Taken over from the Rochais family (owner since 1960) by Vanessa Cherruau, a young 32-year-old native of Angers. Plaisance is a story of the heart: a place, a meeting, a soul. And the potential of this thousand-year-old terroir becomes obvious.
The adventure begins on September 12, 2019 with a baby in the womb and half of a new team under the elbow. A crazy project. An unconscious dream.
A SINGULAR PLACE
The potential of this thousand-year-old terroir becomes obvious.
A VISION OF WINE
Our quest is that of reaching the soul. The wine must move, vibrate with an intention, a texture, a color, a grain, a smoothness.
It is a choreography: the wine of the soul. Energy, grace, and all the elements that compose it in harmony. Chaume is like a star dancer: athletic yet slender.
As on stage, the efforts produced must not be visible, what remains is elegance and complexity, fluidity of movement. Everything should seem obvious. Easy.
IN THE VINEYARD
A rare plot consisting only of crus where the Chenin mainly present (80%) is expressed in the soils of Schist, Spilite, Sandstone and Poudingue.
​A chenin that moves, versatile and so fascinating. A few Cabernet Francs and Cabernet Sauvignons (the only ones from the Butte de Chaume) complete this playground.
25 ha in organic farming since 1995 biodynamic since 2008
LPO labeling since 2019
. 20 ha of chenin
. 2.5 ha of cabernet sauvignon
. 2.5 ha of cabernet franc
Throughout the year, we make sure to accompany the vines with kindness, never rushing them, always listening to them, respecting their rhythm and that of the moon cycles. Without prejudice, there are no rules, we adapt our techniques for each plot, and serving as a draft, our control plots, which do not receive any intervention. Observation is our only guide.
We cultivate doubt, uncertainty and constant questioning as a tool to achieve the best in our eyes.
In the vineyard, pruning is done in the Guillot-Poussard method to respect the flow of sap, control the load of the vine, avoid pile up. We practice meticulous debudding and leaf stripping if necessary.
For the soil, we have chosen life. We work at a minimum between rows to promote ambient biodiversity. Lay the grass down, mulch naturally, protect rather than turn the earth. Let the flora and fauna present express themselves: nature as the main means of protection.
All this work allows us to obtain the healthiest grapes possible, to harvest each bunch at the right maturity, 100% manually.
IN THE CELLAR
Our wines are an expression of the terroir from which they come. All our cuvées are vinified naturally, without any brutal intervention and without any input (except for micro-doses of sulfur).
Not having a parachute requires irreproachable rigor (immense hygiene, very regular tastings), unstoppable technical mastery and an irresistible crave for insomnia.
A TEAM
Behind every great wine hides a great team.
Plaisance is thus, a strong collective symbiosis, which serves to highlight the uniqueness of this remarkable place.
Plaisance is the energy of Vanessa, the confidence of Emmanuel, the rigor and the passion of Guillaume, the efficiency of Jean-Pierre, the macguyverism of Charles-Elie, the versatility of Constance, the benevolence of Patricia, and the good humor of Timothée. It's a balancing act, the synchronization of a team, the blending of personalities.
Together, we aim for the invisible: wines that provide emotion, made with sincerity and love for the living.
OUR ETHICS
Certified organic since 1995 and biodynamic since 2008. But being satisfied with this is not enough - because we know that we can go further.
Plaisance is therefore committed in a comprehensive manner to the protection of the environment and biodiversity, towards a carbon footprint that is as neutral as possible. If making wine is what drives me the most, my desire to do so with impeccable social and environmental ethics is limitless.
If the frustration is great not to achieve everything right away, the promise is sincere and the objectives set.
Thank you for your encouragement, your support, which carries us.
Vanessa Cherruau
LPO REFUGE
PROTECT THE NATURE SURROUNDING US
. Birds are our friends. More than 60 species have been recorded on the estate, including rare specimens such as the Circaète Jean-Le-Blanc. Observing our environment to better protect them is necessary.
. Creation of "bat'house" (that's the little name we gave them). To bring back bats, we created nesting boxes for them where they can curl up.
. We pay special attention to the eggs of the Lulu Lark, a rare species that likes to lay its eggs among the vines.
REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT BY CHOOSING
ECO-RESPONSIBLE MATERIALS
. We have chosen a light bottle made in France (less than 550g), with natural corks. We favor recycled paper and cardboard as well as vegetable inks.
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Of course, we sort and recycle all of our waste, and have even just found a channel for our dead strains !
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. We compost all green waste: no more burning!
. Finally, 2021 will be the start of our Carbon footprint audit, in order to lay real foundations for the future.
REFORESTATION
AND SOIL PROTECTION PROGRAM.
. Since my arrival in September 2019, we have let the hurdles become what they should be. More than 1700 m of natural hedges are reborn.
. The floors are never left bare. We work the inter row to a minimum and the straw to promote the life of the soil.
PROMOTING EQUALITY
. Our team is fully equal. Respect for everyone regardless of their age, origins or gender identity, is a founding pillar of our company.
. As a member of the womendowine network, advocating gender equality in the wine industry is evident.
