Nestled in the village of SuryenVaux, within the famed Sancerre appellation in the Loire Valley, Domaine des Buissonnes is a quietly compelling family-run estate now in its fifth generation. The estate is operated under the stewardship of Marie Élise Naudet (and her colleague Virginie), who continue the estate’s commitment to expressing the remarkable terroir of this limestone-rich plateau.
The vineyards span a varied mosaic of soils—among them the classic “caillottes” (small broken limestone pebbles), “terres blanches” (chalky white clay-limestone) and in places “silex” (flint) strata. This diversity allows the domaine to craft wines with a clear imprint of place: minerality, clarity, and precision. As one reviewer aptly described, “a great style of smoky Sancerre that’s mineral-driven, floral, and bone-dry on the finish.”
In the cellar, Domaine des Buissonnes leans into minimal intervention: many cuvées rest on their lees until the spring following the harvest, yielding texture and depth without masking the vineyard’s voice. For example, the “Pierre à Feu” bottling demonstrates this approach beautifully: vibrant citrus and lime aromatics, wet-stone and flint notes, and a finish marked by tension and drive.
What makes Domaine des Buissonnes particularly special is this combination of place, pedigree and purpose. It’s not just that the wines are excellent—they’re also rooted in the very soils and slopes of Sancerre, managed by a family that respects those soils and chooses to let them speak. You’ll find their wines are fresh, precise and full of character.