Tabordet Estate

The history of the Tabordet Estate

A family estate

Raymond Tabordetacquired 4.5 hectares of vineyards in the village of Verdigny in the 1960s and thus created theDomaine TabordetThe vineyard is located in the renowned appellationSancerreHis two sons,YvonAndPascalThey take up the mantle and become owners of their father's estate. They decide to expand the vineyard, planting vines within the appellation.Pouilly-fumé.Afterwards,Pascalis supported by his sonMariusand his nephewGaelThey all three have very specific roles in the management of the estate.

• Gaël manages the technical side, equipment monitoring, harvesting and vine pruning.
• Marius is in charge of monitoring the vines and the winemaking process.
• Pascal handles order management and trade shows.

For the past few years, Gaël and Marius, the respective sons of Yvon and Pascal, have been running the estate.Domaine TabordetIt's a beautiful family story; we are charmed by both the history and the wines of the estate!

The terroir of Sauvignon

Work in harmony with the ecosystem

The terroir ofDomaine TabordetThe soil is composed primarily of limestone, marl, and flint. This diversity allows for the production of different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, the region's flagship white grape variety. Gaël and Marius cultivate their vineyards as naturally as possible to best express the different terroirs. Committed to environmental responsibility, the two men have obtained certification.organic farmingThey are now in the midst of preparing to convert their vineyard to biodynamic farming. The new generation is committed to a highly environmentally conscious approach in order to create authentic wines.

Sancerre and Pouilly-fume

The region's star appellations

L'Sancerre AOCis located in the Cher department of the Centre-Val de Loire region. The two grape varieties that dominateSancerreare theSauvignon Blancand thePinot NoirThe white wines are beautifully refined, fresh, and fruity. They offer aromas of white fruits like peach and pear, and citrus fruits like lemon. These wines are appreciated for their pronounced minerality, an expression of the appellation's terroir. The red wines are fragrant and rounded, offering delicate notes of small red and black fruits such as cherry or morello cherry.AOC Pouilly-fuméis a white wine that is produced only withSauvignonin the region ofPouilly-sur-LoireThe wines of this region often reveal flinty aromas, as they come from limestone soils over flint land. They are elegant and fragrant wines.TabordetYou will find excellent wines from the appellationsSancerreAndPouilly-fuméThe estate's wines are light, elegant, and beautifully balanced. You absolutely must have some in your cellar!