Domaine du Bouchot

Winemaker Profile | Loire, France

Domaine du Bouchot situated in the heart of the appellation of Pouilly-Fumé, was founded in 1987 by Rachel and Pascal Kerbiquet. A Pioneer of sustainable agriculture, The estate was the first in the region’s first certified organic winery in 2009 and introduced biodynamic practices in 2012. After twelve years of winemaking abroad, husband and wife team Antoine Gouffier and Ilse Nel took over the estate in 2019. Pascal Kerbiquet still holds an important place at the estate as a mentor to the winemaking couple. 

The Domaine holds approximately ten hectares of  Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. Du Bouchot’s sites are a testament to the true tapestry of terroir that exists in Pouilly. The limestone soils of Portlandian and Kimmeridge impart their footprint on the estate’s expressive wines. The "Pouilly-Fumé Terres Blanches,” is a standard barer for the appellation and reflects the identity of true Pouilly-Fumé, with masses of minerality and texture. Single vineyard wines such as the lieu-dit “Caillottes," flaunt their individual character with florality and intensity to boot. 

As pioneers of sustainable practices the estate’s philosophy revolves around healthy vineyards and respect for the biosphere. Biodynamic practices ensure that diversity is preserved in the vines. Minimal intervention in the cellar and near trivial doses of sulphur, deliver a set of harmonious and characterful wines that speak to a place year after year. Domaine du Bouchot makes wines with true intent and style and is not to be overlooked by any serious lover of white wines.