Cabernet Franc at its most vibrant
In Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, La Jarnoterie has cultivated a sincere expression of Cabernet Franc for five generations: fruit, freshness, finesse and true Loire character.
Alone in the plant kingdom, the vine makes us understand what the true flavour of the earth really is.
— Colette
Recognised work, respected land
Wine Tourism Cellars
A warm welcome, tuffeau limestone cellar and tasting of the estate’s cuvées.
Organic Farming
Angèle cuvée, pure organically grown Cabernet Franc.
Label HVE3
High Environmental Value, the most demanding certification level.
Before it becomes a bottle, each cuvée tells the story of a place: a tuffeau limestone cellar, a family, a soil, a grape variety.
A family estate,
a living terroir
Founded in 1893, this 26-hectare estate is built on a remarkable trilogy: an exceptional south-facing microclimate, siliceous-clay soilsSoils combining silica (sands, gravels) and clay: they warm up quickly and drain well while retaining the water the vine needs — an asset for Cabernet Franc ripeness. and Cabernet Franc as the only grape variety.
For five generations, the demand for precise work has had one single goal: to reveal the best of the terroir. Our cuvées age in a tuffeau limestoneA soft, pale limestone from the Loire Valley, carved out over centuries. Cool and naturally humid, it offers ideal ageing conditions for wine. cellar, where Didier sets the tempo and adds nuance, like a conductor shaping the work in progress.
- Founded
- 1893
- Vines
- 26 ha
- Family
- 5 gen.
- Cuvées
- 5
What we do is simply not betray what the vine has chosen to give.
Didier Rezé — Fifth generation
Didier & Carine, guardians of a grape variety
Born into a family of winegrowers, Carine grew up to the rhythm of the vines, the seasons and the harvests. From a very young age, she was surrounded by her parents, who passed on to her a love of the land, of work well done and of wine shared with others. Passionate about music as much as wine, she has always sought to bring her passions to life with sensitivity, generosity and emotion.
Didier was not born into winegrowing. His meeting with Carine led him into this demanding and fascinating world. Alongside his wife, he gradually learned the craft, season after season, harvest after harvest, until he became one of the faces of La Jarnoterie.
Together, Didier and Carine have chosen to defend a sincere vision of wine: cultivating a single grape variety, Cabernet Franc, and revealing its full expression without ever betraying it. In Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, they carry on the family story with rigour, humility and respect for living things.
Guided by attentive winegrowing — HVE3 certification and one organically farmed cuvée — they are convinced that great wine is born first from land that is listened to.
At La Jarnoterie, we do not simply sell bottles: we share the story of a family, a place and an emblematic Loire grape variety.
Didier & Carine Rezé
Come and meet usMilestones that accompany the estate’s work
These distinctions reflect one consistent approach: sincere, precise wines, grown with respect and regularity.
Gold Medal — IWC
International Wine Challenge · International recognition of Loire Valley expertise.
92 / 100
Wine Enthusiast · A demanding and precise assessment of the estate’s cuvées.
Cellar of Excellence
2009 · 2012 · 2015 · 2018 — Outstanding welcome and tasting experience.
Label HVE3
High Environmental Value, level 3 — the most demanding certification.
Discover the terroir
before tasting it
Set out to discover a living vineyard, a thousand-year-old cellar and a man who has devoted his life to a single grape variety.
In the vines
Between the rows, time stands still. Here, you will understand why this terroir is unlike any other.
In the tuffeau limestone cellar
The silence, the coolness, the sleeping barrels. The place where wine becomes itself.
At the tasting
Carine guides the tasting, the cuvées open up. You leave with the taste of a place, not just a wine.
Choose your time slot and book your guided visit with Carine Rezé.
Book a visit 02 47 97 75 49What our visitors say
A fascinating and warm visit. Carine tells the story of the estate with real generosity, and the tasting in the tuffeau limestone cellar is unforgettable.
Wines of great finesse at very fair prices. Improvisation is superb and ages beautifully. We will definitely be back.
A family welcome and an authentic experience, far from mass tourism. You can feel the love of the craft at every step. The Préludise rosé was a hit at home.
Reviews collected from our visitors and customers. Book your visit
Five cuvées, one common thread: Cabernet Franc
Immediate fruit, barrel ageing, old vines, organic farming or saignée rosé — five interpretations of the same terroir, five ways to tell its story.
See all cuvées-
€8.33 Discover
Élégante
Red · Young vines
Aromatic finesse, deep colour, fruity and easy-drinking texture.Cherry · blackcurrant · floral touch
Food pairing: charcuterie, grilled meats, fresh cheeses
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€10.42 Discover
Concerto
Red · Oak barrels
Aged in oak barrels, sweet spices, beautiful length on the palate.Sweet spices · vanilla · ripe blackcurrant
Food pairing: red meats, game birds, mature cheeses
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€14.17 Discover
Improvisation Signature
Red · Old vines
Great complexity, spices and black fruits. Ageing potential of 8 to 10 years.Graphite · blackberry · forest floor · long ageing
Food pairing: game, slow-cooked meats in sauce, characterful cheeses
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€11.67 Discover
Angèle Bio
Red · Organic farming
Organic farming on gravel terroir. Freshness and minerality.Redcurrant · fresh herbs · flint
Food pairing: poultry, grilled vegetables, market cuisine
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Préludise
Rosé · Cabernet Franc
Saignée rosé with fresh fruit and lovely summer freshness.Strawberry · white peach · citrus zest
Food pairing: aperitif, summer cuisine, grilled fish
You may be
wondering…
Visits take place on Fridays from April to August at 10:15 a.m., by reservation. You can book online from the Visits page or by phone on +33 2 47 97 75 49. The visit lasts about 1.5 hours and ends with a guided tasting of the estate’s cuvées.
La Jarnoterie grows only Cabernet Franc, the emblematic grape variety of the Loire Valley, across 26 hectares in the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC. All our cuvées — red and rosé — are made from it.
Tuffeau is a soft, pale limestone typical of the Loire Valley. Our cellars were carved into it: their natural coolness and humidity provide ideal conditions for ageing and storing wines.
Yes. We ship our cuvées in France and across Europe, generally within 48 to 72 hours, in packaging designed for transporting bottles. Free pickup at the estate is also available by appointment.
It depends on the cuvée. Élégante and the Préludise rosé are best enjoyed young and fruit-driven. Concerto benefits from a few years of ageing, while Improvisation Signature has ageing potential of 8 to 10 years.
The estate is certified High Environmental Value level 3 (HVE3), the most demanding level. Our Angèle cuvée is also produced from organic farming. We work with respect for the terroir and living things.
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Come and experience the estate
A tuffeau limestone cellar, south-facing vines and five Cabernet Franc cuvées to share. Step inside a family estate in the Loire Valley.