Domaine de la Bergerie
In the Guégniard family, wine growing has continued for 7 generations. Yves’ grandmother bought the estate La Bergerie in the 1964 so that she could extend her vineyard inheritance. She, immediately after, bestowed it to her daughter “Marie-Agnes” in the same year. It was in 1979 that Yves joined his parents. From then onward, Yves and Marie-Annick, his wife, have progressively increased their vineyard and their appellations. It is thus, in the middle of the “Coteaux du Layon”, in the excellent region of Anjou one will find today the Bergerie which extends to 36 hectares. Facing the morning sun the vineyard benefits from an exceptional sunshine and also from the schistose soil and gravels which allow the full expression of the wines and the terroir. We chose to import the wines of Yves Guegniard for their outstanding expression of the Chenin Blanc grape in dessert wine form and hope to add more of his amazing handywork in the future.
Yves Guegniard Quartes des Chaume

Region: Coteaux du Layon, Anjou
Color: Golden Amber
Aroma: Dried Pineapple and Caramel
Tasting Notes: Complex tropical fruit, fig and ripe apricots, bruised apples and acacia honey, all kept in check by a cleansing and clear freshness on the finish
Food Pairings: Cheesecake with fresh fruit topping and Tarte Tatin
Grape Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Alcohol Level: 12%

Vinification: Very slow dry and light decanting with long fermentation; this allows the harmonious expressions of aromas, volume and structure. Later the wine is transferred to oak barrels for a minimum period of 18 months.
Notes/Facts: La Table de la Bergerie is a small restaurant located in Champ Lyon, started by David Guitton and Anne Guégniard, daughter of winemakers Yves and Marie. It encompasses the marriage of some of the finest cuisine and wine in the Loire region. It all comes together from culinary experience in Washington DC, Switzerland but also London and Monaco where David has trained alongside top chefs like Alain Ducasse and Joel Robuchon.

Yves Guegniard 1er Cru Chaume

Region: Coteaux du Layon, Anjou
Color: Golden Topaz
Aroma: Dried Apricot and Honeyed Fruits
Tasting Notes: Notes of sweet honey and Seville orange marmalade precede a palate of orange blossom and golden raisins
Food Pairings: Apple Tarts and light and airy desserts
Grape Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Alcohol Level: 12.5%

Vinification: Very slow dry and light decanting with long fermentation; this allows the harmonious expressions of aromas, volume and structure. Later the wine is transferred to oak barrels for a minimum period of 18 months.
Notes/Facts: La Table de la Bergerie is a small restaurant located in Champ Lyon, started by David Guitton and Anne Guégniard, daughter of winemakers Yves and Marie. It encompasses the marriage of some of the finest cuisine and wine in the Loire region. It all comes together from culinary experience in Washington DC, Switzerland but also London and Monaco where David has trained alongside top chefs like Alain Ducasse and Joel Robuchon.