DUE TO THE EXCLUSIVITY OF THIS WINE, WE LIMIT THE PURCHASE TO 1 BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER AND WE CAN NOT OFFER FURTHER DISCOUNTS.
Mark Angeli of Ferme de la Sansonnière is one of the Loire’s most uncompromising and influential vignerons. Based in Thouarcé in Anjou, he has farmed biodynamically since the late 1980s, working old Chenin parcels with horse ploughing and very low yields to preserve concentration and vitality. Fermentations are spontaneous and élevage is extended, with minimal sulphur and no cosmetic intervention, allowing site and vine age to speak with clarity.
Vieilles Vignes des Blanderies is drawn from the oldest Chenin vines within the Blanderies parcel, rooted deep into schist soils that transmit both power and mineral tension. The 2023 vintage brought ripe fruit yet retained firm acidity, giving scale without heaviness. Expect layers of quince, baked apple and citrus oil, framed by phenolic grip and a long saline finish. It is a wine of breadth and structure, built for patient cellaring.
Producer Mark Angeli Ferme de la Sansonnière
Origin La Sansonnière, Bellevigne-en-Layon, Loire, France
Grapes Chenin blanc
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 13% ABV
Style Medium body white
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvest, gently direct pressed, fermented with indigenous yeast and aged for 12 months in double barrique, unfiltred, unfined, bottled with little natural vulcanic SO2.
Notes Natural, Organic, Biodynamic
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.
