Our History
The place where the Estate is built holds many mysteries... It is said to have been built near the traces of an ancient castle from the Middle Ages of which only a few stones remain. It is said that the Estate was once attached to the Seigneurie de Fougères: another Castle built and rebuilt between the 11th and 14th centuries. (A very beautiful Fortified Castle that can be visited)
The wine estate
Around 1900 our grandfather, Maurice Delaille, bought “le Salvard”, an estate located in the commune of Fougères sur Bièvre . He modernized it, restored it little by little and replanted vines. Later his son Gilbert and his wife Lise took over.
Over the years, the farm has grown from 10 hectares of vines in 1965 to 30 hectares in 1993, and currently has 45 hectares of this precious crop. The young "bosses" Emmanuel and Thierry, from the 5th generation, continue the work with love and passion and maintain this know-how.
The vineyard
Vine growing is very old. It was developed from the 6th century, when the clergy settled in the neighboring abbeys and monasteries. Then, the Counts of Blois (12th century) regulated (already!!) the plantations by Edicts. Later François 1st arrived and greatly appreciated the wines of Cheverny...the Appellation was launched...
The vineyard extends over 24 communes south of the Loire between Tours and Orléans . That is to say between nearby Sologne and Touraine Loir et Chérienne.
