Winegrowers in Muscadet since 1723
Mathilde Ollivier is the 8th generation of winemakers at Domaine de la Grenaudière, following in the footsteps of Guy and Jean-Luc Ollivier.
From the first generations of multi-cultivation, the estate has blossomed, specialising in the production of dry white wines.
For 300 years, these 8 generations have been perpetuating excellence to express the maximum potential of Melon de Bourgogne, the emblematic grape variety of Muscadet.
Muscadet as Signature, La Grenaudière as Heritage
Mathilde OLLIVIER, a passionate oenologist and representative of the estate's 8th generation, continues the Grenaudière winemaking tradition with conviction.
Very attached to her native land and the family winegrowing heritage, she has always followed in the footsteps of her elders, making the preservation of excellence a daily commitment. Today, Mathilde is breathing new energy into the estate, with a clear and ambitious business vision.
Drawing on her expertise and discoveries, she combines boldness, modernity and innovation to achieve one major objective: to promote Muscadet on the French, European and international markets. She is committed to continuing to produce excellent dry white wines, and to anchoring her strategy firmly in the future.
A land that tells the story
Nestling at the confluence of the Sèvre and Maine rivers, our vineyards rest on an exceptional site that shapes our wines. A rare geological story: the thousand-year-old granites of the Armorican Massif. It is this mineral foundation that gives us the privilege of growing our vines on unique and coveted plots such as the Crus Communaux.
Clisson: Poor soils, dominated by coarse sand and pebbles and resting on Clisson granite, the struggling vines give the wine its finesse and amazing ageing potential.
Château Thébaud : shallow, sandy and stony terroir, resulting from the slow decomposition of Granodiorite and Gneiss, giving the wine deep aromatic complexity, ample structure and the signature of intense minerality.
Melon B: Revealing the terroir
Our choice is based on authenticity: Melon de Bourgogne. This grape variety, with its compact bunches of small yellow berries, is the unique feature of our dry white wines, guaranteeing great freshness.Not very aromatic, it reveals the quintessence and diversity of our terroir.
Ageing on lees, a Muscadet tradition
At Domaine de la Grenaudière, the excellence of our terroirs is enhanced by an ageing process that sets our wines apart: ageing on lees (between 6 and 60 months).Ageing on the lees ensures optimum maturation, giving our Muscadet wines a distinctive fullness and aromatic complexity. This process also ensures exceptional stability, giving the wine remarkable ageing potential.
To guarantee these promises in the glass, we use, among other things, glassed-in underground vats. From the vine to the cellar, nothing is left to chance. This patience allows us to offer a structured, complex wine that is ready to surprise you.
A committed vineyard
Our 28 hectare vineyard is entirely dedicated to Melon de Bourgogne and is set in a privileged location on the hillsides sculpted by the Sèvre and Maine rivers. These two rivers give their name to our appellation, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine.
We respect our environment with reasoned and well-considered cultivation. HVE level 3 certified (High Environmental Value), we are committed to maintaining a healthy ecosystem where biodiversity and nature are fully integrated into our practices.
Wines recognised the world over
Today, Domaine de la Grenaudière's commitment extends far beyond the hillsides of the Sèvre and Maine rivers. Our wines have won awards at the world's leading wine competitions and have been acclaimed by the world's wine press.
These medals and critical awards are more than just trophies. They are objective validation of the quality and ageing potential of our Muscadet wines on the world market.
This recognition is an engine for growth, but above all it's a story of sharing with our customers and partners.
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