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Domaine de l'Espérance is a family estate of four generations in Tillières (Sèvremoine), in the Muscadet vineyard, near Clisson. The Chesné family has farmed here since the 1930s, with HVE certification and as a Vigneron Indépendant. Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is their main production; this Sauvignon Blanc is released under the IGP Val de Loire.
100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine Identification
The Domaine de l’Espérance Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a white wine produced by the family-run estate of the same name. Sourced from Tillières in the Sèvremoine area, near Clisson, this vintage carries the Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) Val de Loire designation.
Origin and Winemaking
Domaine de l’Espérance is a four-generation family domain with roots dating back to the 1930s. The Chesné family cultivates their vines in this region, holding High Environmental Value (HVE) certification and operating as independent vignerons. While the estate’s primary production focuses on Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, this particular bottling is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc crafted under the broader IGP Val de Loire classification. The grapes are grown in France, specifically within the Loire Valley region.
Expected Profile
As a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, this wine represents the estate’s commitment to traditional viticulture adapted to modern environmental standards. The 2024 vintage offers a contemporary interpretation of the grape variety, likely showcasing the characteristic freshness and aromatic intensity associated with the region’s cooler climate. Being a young white wine, it is designed for early enjoyment, highlighting the varietal’s natural acidity and fruit-driven character.
Overall Character
This Sauvignon Blanc stands as an accessible, regionally representative white wine from a historic family estate. It reflects the terroir of the Sèvremoine area while adhering to the IGP Val de Loire standards, offering a clean and varietally honest profile for enthusiasts of French whites.
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The estate takes its name from the place where it stands: l'Espérance, in Tillières, today part of the municipality of Sèvremoine, near Clisson and at the foot of the Armorican Massif. The Chesné family has farmed here since the 1930s, and there are now four generations.
It was Raymond Chesné who, after the Second World War, built a cellar to vinify and sell the wine himself instead of handing over the grapes. His son, also Raymond, specialised in viticulture in 1968 and won medals at the Concours Général Agricole in Paris. One of the house's cuvées carries his name today.
The fourth generation is a brother and sister: Patrice Chesné, established in 1992 after training in viticulture, and Anne-Sophie, who became a partner in 2004 with a background in business management. The estate is a Vigneron Indépendant and holds HVE certification.
Melon de Bourgogne for Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is their main production, on soils of slate, granite and gneiss. They also grow Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Abouriou, an uncommon variety. Their cuvées are Prestige de l'Espérance, R de Famille and Raymond; the Prestige ages sur lie in stainless steel for at least one winter.
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