Vignoble du Chant d'Oiseaux
250 Route de Mareau aux Prés, 45370 Cléry-Saint-André
« Vignoble du Chant d'Oiseaux is a treasured and welcoming address in the historic winemaking village of Mareau-aux-Prés. Laurent Montigny and Josette Legroux carry ou… »
About the Winery
Vignoble du Chant d'Oiseaux is a treasured and welcoming address in the historic winemaking village of Mareau-aux-Prés. Laurent Montigny and Josette Legroux carry out meticulous, honest, and impressively consistent work that pays vibrant tribute to the Orléans and Orléans-Cléry appellations. Their wines are defined by pure aromatic clarity, unforced balance, and vibrant drinkability. The white Orléans cuvée charms with its crisp floral bouquet and refreshing finish, while the red Orléans offers crunchy red fruit and immediate suppleness. The Orléans-Cléry bottling showcases classic Cabernet Franc character with dark berry complexity, savory spice, and refined tannins that make it a wonderful companion for grilled meats, hearty stews, or regional cheeses. A delightful local estate delivering authentic quality and outstanding value for anyone seeking unpretentious, pleasurable discoveries in the Loire Valley, celebrating the authentic soul of Loire wines with generosity, freshness, and delicious drinkability across every friendly tasting occasion.
Visiting the Winery
Featured Wines
Vignoble du Chant d'Oiseaux produces a thoughtfully crafted wine portfolio reflecting the distinctive personality of AOC Orléans and AOC Orléans-Cléry. In white, the harmonious union of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris reveals shimmering golden reflections, fragrant aromas of citrus blossom, ripe Williams pear, and white peach supported by clean, crisp minerality. Red AOC Orléans marries Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir into a lively, supple, and fruit-driven wine bursting with fresh wild raspberries and juicy red cherries. The flagship red Orléans-Cléry, vinified solely from Cabernet Franc, displays richer body and structural depth with notes of blackcurrant, violet blossoms, and cracked black pepper framed by melted, velvety tannins built for balanced and rewarding cellaring.
Activities
The tasting room at Vignoble du Chant d'Oiseaux warmly welcomes wine enthusiasts and travelers for relaxed, informative tastings of the estate's complete range. Laurent Montigny and his team take genuine pleasure in explaining the intricacies of their cellar work, the characteristics of traditional local grape varieties, and the storied renaissance of the Orléans wine region. Guests benefit from tailored food and wine pairing advice and can explore the winemaking cellars in an informal, welcoming atmosphere. Easily accessible from Orléans and Meung-sur-Loire, the estate features dedicated private parking, making it a delightful, enriching, and convenient wine tourism stop in the middle Loire Valley for all wine lovers seeking genuine local connections.
