Based in Verdigny, the Raimbault family has been making wine from the Sancerre region since the mid-17th century, though its most important history only began in 1960. With only 2 hectares, a horse, and a small tribe of goats, the family cultivated their grapes by hand. In 1966, Roger bought their first tractor and was able to add to their land. Little-by-little vineyard land was acquired and finally attained 6.5 hectares by 1996 when his son Didier joined him. Though they work 17.5 hectares over an incredible 51 different parcels today, they never lost sight of creating more artisanal wines. Today, they produce 3 whites from Sauvignon Blanc as well as two reds and a rosé from Pinot Noir.
This wine comes from vines grown on one of the oldest hillsides in Sancerre; a very steep southeast- facing slope known as “cotelin”. The terroir, derived from different geological eras, is composed of poor soil, mainly clay-limestone with a stony topsoil.