Covering 37 acres of sloping vineyards, the Domaine Gueneau estate is located in Sury-en-Vaux, Sancerre and Chavignol. The vneyards are planted mostly with Sauvignon Blanc with small quantities of Pinot Noir. 80% of the estate is composed of “terres blanches” or white earth. The remaining 20% is made up of “caillottes”, soil strewn with tiny stones.

The vines are pruned in single Guyot style. To combat erosion, grass is grown between the rows of vines except for a narrow strip at their base which is worked regularly. Environmentally friendly techniques are used based on necessity and climatic conditions. Elisa produce artisan and classic wines true to the Sancerre style and terroir.

ELISA GUENEAU

The family owned and operated domaine was passed down to Alain from his parents. Today, Elisa manages the property with her father Alain.

DOMAINE GUENEAU
2019 Sancerre "La Guiberte" White

The vines are pruned in single Guyot style. To combat erosion, grass is grown between the rows of vines except for a narrow strip at their base which is worked regularly. Environmentally friendly techniques are used based on necessity and climatic conditions. Alain and Elisa produce artisan and classic wines true to the Sancerre style and terroir. Direct pressing In a pneumatic press after harvesting. Cold maceration in stainless steel vats at 56°F for 24 to 48 hours. Estate bottled.

DOMAINE GUENEAU
2020 Sancerre Rosé

DOMAINE GUENEAU
2016 Sancerre Red

The vines are pruned in single Guyot style. To combat erosion, grass is grown between the rows of vines except for a narrow strip at their base which is worked regularly. Environmentally friendly techniques are used based on necessity and climatic conditions. Alain and Elisa produce artisan and classic wines true to the Sancerre style and terroir. Direct pressing In a pneumatic press after harvesting. Cold maceration in stainless steel vats at 56°F for 8 to 10 days. After the alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wines are pumped and pushed down twice daily for optimal extraction of color, fruit and tannins. Once the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wines are aged in 1/2 new oak 1/2 stainless steel tanks. Estate bottled.

DOMAINE GUENEAU
2016 Sancerre "La Griffe du Silex"

The vines are pruned in single Guyot style. To combat erosion, grass is grown between the rows of vines except for a narrow strip at their base which is worked regularly. Environmentally friendly techniques are used based on necessity and climatic conditions. Alain and Elisa produce artisan and classic wines true to the Sancerre style and terroir. Direct pressing In a pneumatic press after harvesting. Cold maceration in stainless steel vats at 56°F for 8 to 10 days. After the alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wines are pumped and pushed down twice daily for optimal extraction of color, fruit and tannins. Once the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wines are aged in 1/2 new oak 1/2 stainless steel tanks. Estate bottled.