Domaine Moulin Turquais, Martigné-Briand

The property dates back to the XVIIIth century. Originally, there were two windmills, one called Moulin Cavier (with cellars), the other Moulin Tour (tower windmill), used for corn milling. The Domain passed from generation to generation and progressively the wine has taken a very important place in our familial wine estate. A fourth generation of wine growers perpetuates the tradition and quality of our production on the same soil. Since 1945 retail sale hasn't stopped increasing. Nowadays Most of the 38 hectares of our vineyard are situated in the village of Martigné-Briand and border on the Layon river not far from there. The plantation is generally between 20 to 30 years old and grows on chalky clayey soils, locally with gravels and falin, rich in shells. The grape varieties are Chenin, Cabernet (Franc and Sauvignon), Grolleau and white Sauvignon. The temperate climate of the Loire Valley and the micro-climate of the hillsides of the Layon area offer the wine estate a precious asset to benefit of the diversity of the grape varieties and the terroir. Combining traditional know-how and modern techniques, we optimize the vinification according to the various soils. So, all our wines of appellation d'origine contrôlée have a personality with their specific characteristics of the Domain. A cellar of wines for each occasion White wines Anjou blanc, Sauvignon, Coteaux du Layon Rosé wines Rosé de Loire, Rosé d'Anjou, Cabernet d'Anjou Red wines Anjou rouge, Anjou Villages Sparkling wines Dry and medium-dry Saumur, white and rosé Crémant de Loire From plantation to harvesting, from wine press to bottle, every task is being carried out with the utmost care to offer you the best of each vintage. Feel free to visit us. As we would like to welcome you under the best conditions, please contact us beforehand.