Domaine des Sanzay ·
93 Grand' Rue, 49400 Varrains
« Dedicated organic wine estate near the Château of Saumur on celebrated limestone soils, offering rewarding cellar tours and diverse wine experiences. »
About the Winery
Very good quality wines, regularly praised by critics. The vines of Domaine des Sanzay are grown organically : both good for the environment and … the wines of course. During your visit you will be offered to taste wines of the following type : red, dry white, rosé, sparkling, … A delightful tasting experience, because the wines proposed by the winery are very nice and the numerous enthusiastic customer reviews are there to prove it ! On top of wine tasting, Domaine des Sanzay offers other wine-related activities and visits at the winery. Domaine des Sanzay was founded in 1880.
Domaine des Sanzay exemplifies the dedication of organic winemaking in the Loire Valley. This spanning 28 hectares property, helmed by Céline & Didier Sanzay, focuses on careful soil cultivation and the vibrant purity of the fruit. In both the vineyard and cellar, every step preserves the natural freshness and aromatic definition of the grapes, crafting expressive wines centered on Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc across Crémant de Loire, Saumur, Saumur Champigny. During your visit, you will enjoy a warm, attentive cellar-door welcome complete with insightful explanations of the winemaking process and a guided tasting of the estate's vintages.
Visiting the Winery
Featured Wines
Domaine des Sanzay produces wines from different Loire Valley appellations such as Saumur Champigny, Crémant de Loire, Saumur. The vineyard is cultivated organically : no synthetic or insecticide treatment is used in the vines and the addition of sulfur during vinification is very limited. Domaine des Sanzay has received our "Very nice wines" badge. This badge distinguishes wineries whose wines are regularly mentioned in French wine guides.
Organic wine
Activities
Domaine des Sanzay proposes free wine tasting on site. Domaine des Sanzay also offers additional activities around wine and winemaking such as the visit of the cellar, the visit of the vineyard, … The winery has received the Loire Valley Cellars of Excellence label which rewards the quality of its wine tasting experience and wine-related activities. Even if the winery will welcome you during the scheduled opening hours, it is always preferable to make an appointment. Enjoy your wine tasting at Domaine des Sanzay!
