Alexander Bain

In Tracy-sur-Loire, Sauvignon takes a unique direction.

The vines rest on Kimmeridgian marl, clay-limestone soils rich in marine fossils found on both sides of the Loire. They give birth to deep, saline wines, capable of combining breadth and energy without ever losing their freshness.

It is on these terroirs that Alexandre Bain has cultivated just over eleven hectares since 2007.

Very early on, he chose a different path. The vines are worked according to biodynamic principles, the soils are ploughed by horse, yields are deliberately kept low, and harvests only take place at full ripeness. Fermentations are carried out with indigenous yeasts, and aging often extends for nearly three years, until each wine naturally finds its balance.

This freedom of pace does not easily fit with the appellation's specifications. Alexandre Bain nevertheless continues his approach without changing it, convinced that time, more than technique, reveals the personality of Sauvignon.

His wines do not seek varietal demonstration or the incisive tension often associated with the grape variety.

They favor texture, depth, and length.

Gastronomic whites, precise and luminous, which gain in complexity with age and naturally accompany river fish, creamed poultry, spicy cuisine, or the great goat cheeses of the Loire Valley.