DOMAINE DE COCAGNE
Touraine
Loire
The talented duo Clarisse Godet and Benjamin Louf met whilst studying oenology and viticulture. Together they bring in 10 years of experience from around the world, including France, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Chile.
It was in 2021 that they decided to create their own domaine. They started by working with abandoned vines of Chenin Blanc in the appellation of Touraine Azay-le-Rideau. Today, they manage 4.5ha of land, planted with Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Grolleau Noir.
Their vineyards are located in Rivarennes where the Loire river meets the Indre River in Touraine, a cool climate valley known for its flint and clay soils. This terroir contributes a lot of freshness and purity to the wines.
They have also recently begun raising sheep on the estate, with plans to be producing cheese in 2026.
In the cellar, all their wines are fermented with native yeasts, with no additions or filtration takes place. They prefer to focus on mono-varietal wines, believing this approach best captures the essence of their terroir.
The whites have elegant generous white fruit, subtle herbaceous tones and great mineral depth. Their Grolleau Le Grain Entier is fragrant and pure with vibrant redcurrants and fragrant floral aromas.
Touraine, Première Goutte
Vintage 2023
Style White
Region Touraine
Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
ABV 13%
Soils Flint, clay
Farming Organic
Winemaking Direct pressed Sauvignon feeds straight in to old oak barrels where it spontaneously start fermenting. The wine remains in barrel to finish the sugars and it is aged on fine lees for a minimum of 6 months. It is then bottled without filtration, clarification nor SO2 additions.
Tasting Note A bright Sauvignon with fresh apricot fruit, soft citrus peel and ripe white pears. Juicy with crisp mineral depth.
Touraine Azay-le-Rideau, Chenin Quoi de Plus?
Vintage 2023
Style White
Region Touraine
Varieties Chenin Blanc
ABV 12%
Soils Flint, clay
Farming Organic
Winemaking This is direct pressed and fermented in a combination of old oak barrels (generally from 1 to 3 wines old) and one amphora. It it aged on its fine lees in the same vessels for a further 6 months before making it into bottle un-filtered, un-fined and sulphur-free.
Tasting Note Red apples, yellow plums and chalky texture. Soft and refreshing Chenin with nicely layered finish.
Le Grain Entier
Vintage 2023
Style Red
Region Touraine
Varieties Grolleau Noir
ABV 11.5%
Soils Flint, clay
Farming Organic
Winemaking Grolleau undergoes a rather short (10 days) carbonic maceration in stainless steel tanks. This is to preserve the variety’s freshness and fruity character. Once pressed it returns to tank for approximately 6 months before bottling. Nothing taken away and nothing added.
Tasting Note Beautiful raspberry fruit, lends to tones of rose and peppery spice. Elegant and fragrant with a gentle bite on the finish.