Damien Laureau

Damien is a rising star in the Loire valley, but he’s not a local; his father was a cereal farmer near Versailles. Damien started his career working for his uncle, farming pears alongside a few hectares of vines. He now works with only 8.5 hectares in Savennières, the size he believes is best for his methods. Damien ploughs some of his vineyards with horses, harvests by hand, uses natural yeasts and minimal sulphur, and makes wines of striking character. He is one to watch.