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Buy OnlineThe Domaine Marc Bredif winery is one of the great names of the Loire. The estate has enjoyed a long and colourful history, having been established in 1893 under the original name of Château les Roches. In 1919, not long after the end of the First World War, Marc Bredif took over from his Uncle and renamed the property to mark the change of ownership. His focus was simple, to forge an unrivalled reputation for excellence amongst the estates of the Loire valley.
He invested heavily in the estate during the 1930’s, building a tremendous circular storage room in the heart of its cellars, which today houses venerable vintages of sweet Vouvray, some of which date back to the 1900’s! The property managed to survive the Second War World War relatively unharmed and remained under family control until the 1980’s. As is so often the case, family intrigue and financial necessity meant that the Domaine had to be sold, and in 1980 Baron Patrick de Ladoucette acquired the estate. Thankfully, the Baron was every bit the conscientious owner and has given new life to Marc Bredif – investing heavily and expanding their holdings to include some of the most prized Vouvray vineyards – 20 hectares in total. Picking exclusively by hand, the Domaine produces some of the most profound and immortal expressions of Chenin Blanc, in a range of styles to suit all wine lovers.
Quite simply, Marc Bredif is a landmark in the Loire, not least because of the consistency of quality across an impressive range of wines.
Wine Spectator, Loire Valley Vintage Report (2019 Vintage)
"The summer heat stressed the vines and lowered the yields, but the fruit left to harvest was of premium quality. Red varieties benefited from the warm weather, with Cabernet Franc delivering ripe but balanced wines. For the whites, both Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc have naturally high acidities, yielding greater harmony. Not many sweet wines were produced."
