Manoir De La Tête Rouge

Le Puy-Notre-Dame

Whether he’s known for the quirky names of his wines, as the president of the Syndicat des Vins Saumur, spearheading the revival of a forgotten local grape Pineau d’Aunis, or furiously calling out a wine merchant who brought in a bulldozer to reshape and make a vineyard easier to cultivate… Guillaume Reynouard is indeed driven, intense, and holds an immense passion for Saumur and Le Puy-Notre-Dame, where his Domaine Manoir de la Tête Rouge is located. Taking charge in 1995, Guillaume soon converted to organics and certified biodynamic since 2010. Cultivating 18ha with the best clay limestone-based terroir, vineyards are alive as the soil is worked to ensure roots go deep, natural grass grows between rows to promote insect and other plant life, and synthetic chemicals are prohibited. In the cellar, grapes are fully destemmed, indigenous yeasts preferred no additions and very minimal sulphur use. Pure, honest wines from a passionate vigneron and his team, who are proud to do what they do.