Château De La Jannière

Château de la Jannière: A 16th Century Winery with a Rich Legacy

Château de la Jannière, established in the 16th century in Monnières, boasts a fascinating history marked by changes in ownership and the challenges of phylloxera. The estate's influence stretches from Clisson to the Maillardière, near Vertou. Originally, it served as the residence of the Gohaux Family, later passing to the Baye Family until 1608. In the 18th century, Rolland-Michel Barrin de la Galissonnière took ownership and laid the groundwork for the estate's future. By 1730, the first Melon de Bourgogne vines were planted, leading to the creation of the renowned Muscadet wine.

Château de la Jannière: Resilience Through Adversity

In 1830, a devastating fire left the estate in ruins, prompting the Cormerais family to acquire the property. They replaced the botanical park with vineyards, but it wasn't until 1920, under the ownership of Pierre Lusseaud, that grapevines were replanted, only to be affected by phylloxera. It took until 1924 for Galissonnière wines to be produced once more, marking a significant revival for the estate.

28 Hectares of Vineyards in the Muscadet AOP

Today, Château de la Jannière spans 28 hectares of vineyards, with 25 hectares dedicated to the Muscadet AOP. The estate also cultivates 3 hectares of Chardonnay and red grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Philippe Lusseaud, the fourth-generation winemaker, collaborates with his brother Pierre Yves to continue the family tradition of quality winemaking.