It was Jacques who created the estate in 1968, with his son Vincent joining him in 1998. Together they have modernised and extended the operation, which today covers approximately 19 hectares. The vineyards are on chalky clay or sandy gravel and planted exclusively to...
I took over the reins in 1987 and now work 14 hectares of vines, all planted to Cabernet Franc, to produce Bourgueil and Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil appellation wines. As I run the estate single-handedly, I recommend you call me in advance on +33 (0)6 31 11 56 71 to...
In 1998 the estate became a limited liability agricultural holding (EARL), operating under the name of EARL BRECQ Jeannot. In 2014 Jean Brecq handed the estate, with its 14 hectares of vines, on to his son Cyril.
The estate is run by Henri Bourdin, who will be happy to show you around and introduce you to his wines. The vineyards are fragmented, which enables Henri to produce wines which express the individual terroirs.
In 1970 Hélène and Alain Caslot arrived in La Chapelle-sur-Loire to set up Domaine CASLOT-BOURDIN with 1 hectare of Bourgueil vines and 3 hectares to grow fruit and vegetables. In 1972 they planted an additional hectare of vines at Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil. Little...
