Sébastien David
8 Chemin de la Gardière, 37140 Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
« Sébastien David is a genuine visionary who has breathed youthful vitality and radiant freedom into Loire Cabernet Franc. We deeply admire his relentless dedication t… »
About the Winery
Sébastien David is a genuine visionary who has breathed youthful vitality and radiant freedom into Loire Cabernet Franc. We deeply admire his relentless dedication to crafting energetic, highly digestible wines that brim with life and authentic fruit purity. Hurluberlu remains the quintessential bottle to share with good friends, while his amphora-aged cuvées demonstrate that zero-input natural winemaking can attain extraordinary precision and refinement. An indispensable stop for wine lovers exploring the modern frontier of the Loire Valley.
Visiting the Winery
Featured Wines
The estate is wholeheartedly devoted to Cabernet Franc, uncovering the pure energy and unadorned expression of this iconic Loire grape. Hand-harvested in small crates with meticulous sorting, the grapes undergo entirely natural fermentations with indigenous yeasts and zero added sulfites. The world-renowned Hurluberlu cuvée, crafted through whole-cluster carbonic maceration over several weeks, stands as an international benchmark for joyful glou-glou drinking, bursting with wild raspberry, crunchy red cherry, and irresistible freshness. On more structured soil parcels, cuvées like Coëf and experimental bottlings such as Kézako are patiently aged in terracotta amphorae, concrete eggs, or rotating oak barrels. These vessels preserve vibrant aromatic clarity while yielding a velvety texture, floral violet nuances, and an astonishingly saline mineral finish.
Biodynamic
Activities
A visit to Sébastien David is an intimate, inspiring experience tailored for natural wine enthusiasts and travelers eager to discover genuine biodynamics in action. Sébastien welcomes guests directly at the winery to discuss his philosophical approach and explain the craft behind his inventive cellar practices. Visitors can explore the remarkable array of terracotta amphorae and concrete egg tanks where the wines slowly evolve in harmony with cosmic rhythms. The guided tasting across the estate's lineup offers a captivating study in wine textures and the vibrant vitality of each vintage. Conveniently offering private parking and pet-friendly facilities, visits are organized strictly on a pre-booked appointment basis to ensure an attentive and personalized reception around the winemaker's vineyard schedule.
