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Gaec Topaze is a charming family-owned winery nestled in the picturesque Loire Valley, specifically within the renowned DOC Muscadet region. Located at the confluence of the Sevre and Maine rivers, this winery benefits from a unique terroir that enhances the quality of its vineyards. The dedicated team at Gaec Topaze meticulously tends to the vines, ensuring that every grape is hand-harvested and gently pressed to extract its delightful juice. After a brief resting period, the juice is carefully monitored at room temperature and allowed to ferment slowly in vats. The wine remains on its lees, the natural sediment, until spring, when it is stirred to develop greater complexity and character.
Gaec Topaze is proud to be part of the DOC Muscadet, which encompasses three distinct AOCs: AOC Muscadet de Sevre et Maine, AOC Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire, and AOC Muscadet Cote de Grand Lieu.
The AOC Muscadet de Sevre et Maine, established in 1936, is one of France's oldest appellations. Today, it spans over 10,000 hectares and includes approximately 2,100 wineries. To maintain its status within this appellation, Gaec Topaze wines must be bottled between March 1 and November 20 of the year following the harvest.
The primary grape variety cultivated at Gaec Topaze is Melon du Bourgogne, which originated in Burgundy and was introduced to the Loire Valley by Dutch merchants in the 17th century. This grape is delicate and requires careful management throughout its growth cycle. In December, the vines are pruned, and each plant is trained to have two supporting arms, two buds, and one fruiting rod on a wire, ensuring optimal growth and fruit quality.
20 Rue De La Poste, Monnieres, Loire-Atlantique, 44690, France
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Gaec Topaze Winery.
Write a reviewWedding anniversary, 44 years, “Topaze” wedding, what more? Visit to the vineyards, wine tasting, hearty and delicious breakfasts as well as dinners. Very pleasant, welcoming hosts, a real pleasure to share their passion for their work.
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Passing through Monnieres for one night. Nathalie is very welcoming, and Jean Paul showed us his cellar with tasting of several of his wines. Homemade meal made by Nathalie, simple but very good, unlimited wine. We shared the meal with 3 couples who were also passing through, and we had an excellent evening. Rustic room, but very clean and above all very quiet. Very generous breakfast with homemade products, even the grape juice comes from the property. Nothing to say about this guest room, it was perfect.
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Excellent stay from August 29 to 30...welcome, friendly tasting...Excellent meal with wine included. Spacious room, unfortunately we were not able to enjoy breakfast because we were leaving at night...cd will be for next time.
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We stayed there for one night following a gift. After collecting the keys to our room, we enjoyed a tasting of the estate's wine production. Jean-Paul was a very interesting host because of his knowledge. The meal was excellent and local! The bedding was very good, we had a great evening and night.
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We spent one night, the whole thing is rather rustic but of good quality and clean. The welcome was perfect, the muscadet tasting very complete with lots of explanations. The evening meal was plentiful and very good, as was breakfast.
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