WinemakerDomaine Sylvain Bailly
Loire, France
Some more information about
'Domaine Sylvain Bailly'
The family estate of Sylvain Bailly is located in Bué, in the heart of the Sancerre appellation. The first generation of winemakers dates back to the 18th century. The vineyards extend across the communes of Sancerre, Bué, Crézancy, and Montigny. The “Caillottes,” a hard, stony limestone soil, imparts fruitiness and finesse to the wines, while the “Terre Blanches,” millions-of-years-old Kimmeridgian limestone layers containing a fair amount of clay, give the wines structure and richness.
In 1955, the vineyard expanded into the Quincy appellation. The vast Quincy plateau has a unique character, consisting of limestone deposits from an ancient local lake. The soil is a mixture of shells and clay, with sand and gravel in the upper layers brought in by the Cher River.
The vineyards are cultivated with great respect for nature. Sustainability and efficiency are central to the Bailly family, ensuring minimal impact on the environment.
Why you’ll definitely want Domaine Sylvain Bailly
in your collection:
Sylvain Bailly’s vineyards, with diverse soil types and microclimates, produce wines with a distinctive character that reflects the terroir.
The estate combines traditional winemaking techniques with respect for nature, including hand harvesting, minimal cellar intervention, and sustainable practices.
The estate often works with both classic and local grape varieties, resulting in wines with an authentic, distinctive character that is truly unique.
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'Domaine Sylvain Bailly':
Rosé wines:
2023 - Domaine Sylvain Bailly - Sancerre - La Louée
White wines:
2022 - Domaine Sylvain Bailly - Sancerre - La Louée
2023 - Domaine Sylvain Bailly - Quincy - Beaucharme
2023 - Domaine Sylvain Bailly - Sancerre - Chêne Marchand
2024 - Domaine Sylvain Bailly - Sancerre - Terroirs Bué
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The vineyards of Domaine Sylvain Bailly
Le climate
De wijngaarden van Domaine Sylvain Bailly bevinden zich in een warm gematigd klimaat met regelmatige neerslag, zelfs in de droogste perioden.
Dit klimaat bevordert de rijping van de druiven en draagt bij aan de frisse en levendige stijl van hun wijnen .
The terroir
The soil mainly consists of limestone-rich "caillottes" (small pebbles) and clay-limestone "terres blanches" (Kimmeridgian marls), which give the wines a mineral and fresh character.
This geological formation dates back to the Jurassic period of the Secondary Era.
Winemaking in the Loire
The Loire Valley is one of France’s most diverse wine regions, stretching from the central vineyards near Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé to the Atlantic coast. The region benefits from a warm temperate climate with regular rainfall, which ensures healthy vine growth and consistent grape ripening.
At estates like Domaine Sylvain Bailly, traditional winemaking techniques are combined with minimal intervention in the cellar. Grapes are often hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts, preserving the authenticity and character of the terroir. Sustainable practices are central, ensuring the vineyards remain healthy and productive for generations to come.
