Domaine Hervé Villemade
97 rue du Moulin-Neuf, 41120 Cellettes
« Hervé Villemade represents the absolute pinnacle of contemporary natural winemaking in Cheverny. Tasting through the estate portfolio is an exhilarating masterclass … »
About the Winery
Hervé Villemade represents the absolute pinnacle of contemporary natural winemaking in Cheverny. Tasting through the estate portfolio is an exhilarating masterclass in purity, textural precision, and uncompromised terroir clarity that leaves an indelible impression. The white cuvée La Bodice captivates from the first sip with its laser-sharp focus, crystalline minerality, and mouthwatering citrus vitality, making it an exquisite match for wild Loire river fish or regional Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine goat cheese. On the red side, Les Ardilles reveals seductive layers of wild red cherries, cracked white pepper, and velvety tannins that redefine Loire red elegance. Finally, the Cour-Cheverny crafted from heritage Romorantin stands as a monumental masterpiece, displaying honeycomb nuances, flinty depth, and an aristocratic structural tension built for decades of cellaring. An essential benchmark for every serious Loire collector.
Visiting the Winery
Featured Wines
The hallmark of Domaine Hervé Villemade lies in its exceptional geological patchwork, highlighted by the historic parcels of La Bodice on flinty silica-clay sands and Les Ardilles on deep red clays. White Cheverny harmonizes Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay into a luminous, saline masterpiece of sheer elegance, while the rare indigenous Romorantin in Cour-Cheverny yields profound, ageworthy whites marked by gunflint tension and candied citrus zest. Red and rosé cuvées blend Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Côt, delivering irresistible fruit purity and refreshing savory energy. In the cellar, wild indigenous yeasts guide fermentations without chemical inputs, enzymes, or aggressive filtration. Patient maturation in neutral oak foudres and aged barrels preserves the wines' innate vitality, authentic fruit profile, and unforgettable drinkability across every vintage.
Organic wine
Activities
Visiting Domaine Hervé Villemade provides wine lovers with an authentic immersion into the daily craft and artisan spirit of natural winemaking in Cheverny. Because hands-on vineyard labor and delicate cellar management require complete focus, tastings and winery visits are hosted exclusively by prior appointment. Guests enjoy personal conversations with the team, learning about ancestral biodynamic farming and zero-additive cellar practices before tasting a focused portfolio of terroir-driven cuvées. For travelers exploring the historic royal valley, the family’s wines are also featured at their companion natural wine cellar, La Cave des Affranchis, conveniently situated along the scenic riverbanks of the Loire in downtown Blois.
