Domaine Hubert Brochard
Loire Valley, France
Since its creation by Aimée and Hubert Brochard in 1900, Domaine Hubert Brochard has been committed from one generation to the next to producing wines representative of the diversity of the Sancerre terroirs. In July 2022, the Bollinger family group bought the Domaine. A new adventure begins, based on a vision: there is not one Sancerre but different Sancerre. It is the richness of the terroirs, the plurality of styles and personalities, the meeting of cultures and know-how that will allow people to (re)discover the subtleties of the appellation. The Brochard team is led by winemaker Rodrigo Zamorano with a precise target: to showcase the unique individuality of these remarkable Terroirs.
Wines
Sancerre Le Cul de Beaujeu
Loire Valley, France
Fruit is sourced from a very steep hillside overlooking the village of Chavignol. All work in the vineyard is done by hand. This Clay-chalk and underlying Kimmeridgian shale terroir has a perfect Southeast exposure. Vinification takes place in terracotta amphora and oak barrique. This unique terroir yields a very aromatic, fine and precise Sancerre. A lovely expression of this unique single vineyard.
Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés
Loire Valley, France
"La Côte des Monts Damnés," is a very steep hillside overlooking the village of Chavignol. All work in the vineyard is done by hand. The clay white earth mixed with marine fossils has a perfect southern exposure. Vinification takes place in terracotta amphora and oak barrique. This unqiue terroir yields a rich, fine and precise Sancerre. A perfect expression of this iconic place.
Sancerre Les Trois Coteaux
Loire Valley, France
Sourced from vineyards surrounding the winery based in Chavignol, in the center of the Appellation. It is on Caillotes soil (small chalky stones). Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature in order to keep all the fine aromas of Sauvignon. This terroir results in very balanced, fine and precise Sancerre.
Sancerre Château de Fontaine Audon
Loire Valley, France
This Sauvignon comes from vineyards surrounding the beautiful Chateau de Fontaine Audon in the north of the Appellation. It is on flinty (silex) soil. The vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature in order to keep all the fine aromas of Sauvignon. This flinty terroir yields a very mineral, fine and precise Sancerre.
Sancerre Château de Thauvenay
Loire Valley, France
This Sauvignon comes from vineyards surrounding the beautiful Chateau de Thauvenay near the Loire Canal. It is on chalky soil dating from the Kimmeridgian period. This clay-limestone marl results in a rich and aromatic Sancerre; an ideal expression of this unique terroir.
Sancerre Blanc
Loire Valley
This Sauvignon comes mostly from vineyards in seven villages, with the three famous Sancerre Terroirs : Chalk, flint, Caillotes. Sauvignon grapes are harvested partly by machine and partly by hand. Pressing is only in pneumatic presses. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature in order to keep all the fine aromas of Sauvignon. The perfect expression of an ideal Sancerre.
People
Rodrigo Zamorano
Born in Chile, Rodrigo has built an international career in winemaking : he earned a diploma in agricultural engineering specializing in oenology in Chile, a master's degree in Vine and Wine Sciences at ENSAM, between Montpellier and Bordeaux.
Rodrigo joined one of the largest wine groups in Chile where - for 15 years - he has learned to listen to wine, navigated between several vineyards and climbed the ranks. He explored, tirelessly, traveled across the globe and tasted the freedom of innovation of the New World. But Rodrigo likes challenges. He has always wanted to devote himself to the expression of an exceptional appellation. Even if it means leaving everything behind and crossing the Atlantic again. In December 2022, Rodrigo took the reins of Hubert Brochard, rich in his international winemaking expertise and his great oenological precision. With his team, he is determined to bring his wines to the tables of the best sommeliers and tasters, and to make Sancerre shine.
