DUE TO THE EXCLUSIVITY OF THIS WINE, WE CAN NOT OFFER FURTHER DISCOUNTS.
Clos des Bretèches is one of the Loire’s most exciting young estates, founded in 2021 by Mélanie Grenouilleau and Romain Nicolas in the heart of Anjou Noir. Despite its recent beginnings, the domaine has already gained a devoted following, with demand far exceeding its tiny production. Both bring strong experience from some of the Loire’s most respected estates. Mélanie trained with Patrick Baudouin, Emmanuel Ogereau, and later worked alongside Mark and Martial Angeli at Ferme de la Sansonnière, while Romain built his craft through roles at Domaine Richou and Terra Vita Vinum.
The estate takes its name from their first vineyard, Clos des Bretèches, a 1.2ha organically farmed site in Grand Bonnezeaux acquired under the guidance of Mark Angeli. Today they farm 2.6ha organically, crafting precise, energetic wines that beautifully capture the tension, depth and mineral character of Anjou Noir.
From a single parcel of 33-year-old Chenin Blanc in Beaulieu-sur-Layon, planted on spilite and rhyolite soils, Les Belouines delivers a tense, mineral-driven expression of Anjou Noir. The nose combines citrus, white orchard fruit and subtle smoky notes, while the palate is vibrant and finely textured, with saline freshness and a stony, energetic finish. Precise and quietly complex, it beautifully captures the depth and tension of this volcanic-influenced terroir.
Producer Clos Des Breteches
Origin Gran Bonnezeaux, Anjou, Loire, France
Grapes Chenin blanc
Vintage 2024
Alcohol 12% ABV
Style Medium body white
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvest, gently pressed, fermented in barrique with indigenous yeast, aged for about 1 year on lees, bottled unfiltred, unfined and no SO2 added.
Notes Natural, Organic
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
