1006 Vins De Loire

 “The Loire River runs 1006 kilometres from its source to the ocean, from grapes to glass 1006 crafts natural wines in its urban winery in Angers reflecting terroirs from the Loire valley”. 

The energetic Pauline Lair is founder and winemaker of 1006 in the heart of downtown Angers, where the cellar itself is installed in an old renovated warehouse. Her ambition has always been to become a winemaker and to craft wines of emotion and share them. After business school and holding a master’s in wine & spirits, Pauline’s passion led her around the world with a stint at a small winery in New Zealand and eventually back to the Loire with her most recent work at Domaine du Closel. The focus with 1006 is not only showcasing Loire terroir but also grapes varieties that are typical of the Loire and also curating long-term relationships with growers who employ organic and environmentally friendly practices in the vineyards. Pauline then crafts wines that are approachable and pure with a very natural approach, using native yeasts and minimal use of sulphur. 

*with the 2020 vintage, Pauline worked with the winegrowers on their estates as her winery was still under construction