Le Petit Saint Vincent

Dominique Joseph (aka Pélo as affectionately known by his friends) is a driving force in the community and appellation, tastings are always enlivened with the latest news and gossip, and one is likely to meet the locals (Antoine Foucault, Antoine Sanzay, Thierry Germain etc) when apéritif time arrives. Located in the village of Varrains, the heart of the Saumur-Champigny AC, Dominique has been at the helm of the domaine since 1990 and is the fifth generation of his family in charge. His friendly, direct approach is reflected in his wines and the improvements he has made, switching to organic viticulture in 1992 (and finally sorting out admin to become certified in 2010!)