Located in the wine commune of Saint Cyr en Bourg, Domaine Fouet has continued the family tradition of winemaking for 6 generations. In the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation, Julien Fouet now runs a 20-hectare vineyard, combining modern techniques while respecting tradition. Recognized Domain ... Thanks to a loyal clientele, 30% of individuals, 30% of restaurateurs and 30% of export (USA, Canada, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands ...), Domaine Fouet gives itself the means to develop quality wines for a broad clientele. Respect for the environment ... In an effort to respect the environment, we are in the second year of conversion to organic farming. We will be certified Ecocert for the 2020 vintage. This year, we have several parcels in ecopaturage, that is to say with sheep who are in charge of weeding the vines instead of mechanical work. A concern for quality ... From the size of the vine (low yields) to the bottling (no filtrations), everything is set up to obtain the best quality wines possible, reflecting the terroir of Saumur Champigny, and our know-how. All these qualitative efforts allow us to obtain numerous awards and to be present on large tables. Winemaking: A selected harvest ... Generally in early October, the harvest of the estate undergoes a first sorting in the vineyard, then a second on the table. Maceration takes place in traditional vats. The wine is then lowered and raised in our cellars dug in the tufa.