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DOMAINE DES GRANITS
FRANCE
Loire Valley
The Cormerais family has been growing vines since 1900—six generations—in a charming winegrowing village along the Maine River, in the Loire Valley. In 2015, Bertrand Cormerais partnered with Anthony Branger.
After the 2021 harvest, Benjamin Cormerais, Bertrand’s son, took over the clos of a retired winegrower to produce his own cuvée—Clos des Noëlles—across 3.6 hectares, continuing to work in tandem with Anthony Branger. The Domaine des Granits, led by the young Cormerais–Branger duo, is currently undergoing organic conversion.
Terroir
The Clos des Noëlles parcel sits at the highest point of the village of Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, giving it a natural advantage against spring frosts.
The soils consist of a top layer of broken granite mixed with clay, mica, and quartz, resting on a deeper granite bedrock. Through this foundation, determined roots carve their way, anchoring firmly and delivering the site’s full mineral richness to the grapes.
The Wine
Harvesting is carried out early in the morning, entirely by hand and with great care. The grapes are gently pressed to avoid crushing, then vinified in underground concrete tanks lined with tiles, allowing for natural, cold fermentations with native yeasts. The wine remains on the lees for 7 to 9 months, followed by light filtration.
Les Noëlles is the result of meticulous work and a deep understanding of this clos, crafted with respect for nature, fauna, and flora.
