Domaine Jo Landron

Domaine Jo Landron

A new philosophy

The story ofDomaine Jo Landronbegan in 1945 with the purchase of land within the appellationMuscadet Sèvre et Maineby Pierre and Julien Landron. At that time, they cleared the land and planted vines with the aim of developing their father's 3-hectare vineyard. From 1950 to 1975, the Landron family greatly expanded the estate by converting abandoned wasteland into vineyards. In 1987, a physiological incident (risk of vine poisoning from a herbicide) led to a change of heart within the estate. From then on, the use of herbicides was stopped, and tilling of the soil began. It has now been more than 20 years since the estate converted its 20-hectare vineyard intoorganic farmingThe Landron family obtained certification in 2002.Ecocert, the domain is thus listed inOrganic farming.A few years later, the estate will become familiar with theBiodynamicsHorn manure with silica and valerian infusions will further benefit the vines over time. The estate was awarded the label in 2011.Biodyvinand obtains certification inBiodynamicsshortly afterwards.

The Loire Valley

A distinctive local identity

The vineyard ofDomaine Jo LandronIt covers more than 51 hectares, the majority of which is dedicated to the production of white wines (49 hectares). The vines, averaging 36 years old, are entirely cultivated using organic methods.BiodynamicsThanks to this conversion, the estate's wines have gained in mineral expression, and the purity of the fruit is more pronounced. The soils surrounding the estate are incredibly rich and allow for the production of exceptional wines. Each plot is vinified separately. In this way, themuscadetIt reveals very different aging potentials depending on its exposure and the soil in which it is grown. The diversity of expressions of this grape variety is highlighted by vinification by plot.

Wines from Domaine Jo Landron

Muscadet with moustaches

In total, the estate produces 9 wines. All are produced using traditional farming methods.biologicalthus prohibiting any use of chemicals. For Joseph Landron, “Muscadet must be the true expression of its terroir, translated into the wine's minerality.” The harvest is therefore done by hand. Domaine Jo Landron produces an average of 260,000 bottles per year. Over time, the wines have become benchmarks among Muscadets in the region.Loire ValleyJoseph Landron is among the best producers in the region.

Among the estate's flagship wines are:

• The Fief of Breil: produced fromMelon B (also called muscadet)Produced entirely within the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation, this magnificent cuvée is incredibly elegant. The vines producing Fief du Breil are planted in clay-siliceous soil, as well as quartz on orthogneiss rocks. The wine bursts on the palate with flavors of ripe citrus, supported by a smoky, siliceous minerality. Both complex and perfectly balanced, this wine is sure to delight you.
• The Hollyjust like theFief of Breil,This wine is produced exclusively from Melon B grapes, within the same appellation. This cuvée reveals slightly smoky, stony aromas. On the palate, the fruit is very present (peach). Le Houx has an aging potential of 5 years; it will reveal even more of its aromatic richness with time.