Domaine de la Taille aux loups, a model for the rising generation of Montlouis.

The Domaine de la Taille aux Loups, now led by Jean-Philippe Blot, stands out for its remarkable quality and modernity in Vouvray and Montlouis-sur-Loire.

In 1989, Jacky Blot took over vineyards in Montlouis, beginning his journey of constant innovation. With vision and boldness, he employed practices that were still uncommon at the time, such as plowing and manual harvesting. He became the owner of domaine de la Taille aux Loups and over the years, a model for the rising generation of Montlouis.

At his Domaine de la Taille aux Loups, Jacky Blot produced a range of dry, semi-dry, sweet, and liqueur wines. These wines from Vouvray and Montlouis-sur-Loire are made from a single grape variety, chenin blanc – also known as pineau de Loire – which, like Jacky Blot, is quite demanding.

The uniqueness of his journey and his passionate character made him an atypical figure, a pioneer within the Montlouis vineyard. He helped bring the young wolves of Montlouis out of the shadow of Vouvray, thanks to superb wines that remain equally demanding.

Today, the domaine spans 25 hectares of chenin blanc, planted on the sunny limestone slopes along the banks of the Loire and Cher.

Since the passing of Jacky Blot in May 2023, his son Jean-Philippe Blot has taken over the management of the domaine, supported by a competent and dedicated technical team. This new chapter promises to continue the excellence of this domaine emblematic of Montlouis-sur-Loire.

Our selection of wines by Jean-Philippe Blot:

• Montlouis Clos Michet blanc
• Montlouis Les Hauts de Husseaux blanc
• Montlouis Clos de Mosny blanc
• Clos de la Bretonnière blanc
• Venise blanc
• Triple zéro pétillant non dosé

Why buy the Loire wines from domaine de la Taille aux Loups?

Because we love them, and we believe these wines truly belong in your cellar! But as some customers have told us, "we are not objective, since we have tasted and chosen them to sell: we are interested." That’s why we prefer to "defend" our selection with comments from major guides, more objective than we are:

Guide RVF des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 : 2★/3 (Quality Winemaker). Enterprising winemaker and exceptional merchant, Jacky Blot has done a tremendous amount for Montlouis, where he was the first to age wines extensively in barrels. Established since 1989, he later made his mark in Vouvray on beautiful terroirs that he has perfectly valued. The range of dry wines, well-aged and civilized, is expressed by terroirs. These give rise to chenin wines that charm with their smoothness and tenderness, like Clos Michet and Mosny; Clos du Hochet and Les Hauts de Husseau assert themselves with a more pronounced firm minerality.

Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024 : 5★/5 (Exceptional Producers). After the passing of his father, a charismatic figure in the global vineyard, Jean-Philippe Blot takes the reins alone, aided by a close-knit technical and cultural team. This ensures in the best possible way the sustainability of this domaine that is a flagship of the French vineyard. Until the end, Jacky Blot monitored the evolution of his cuvées in collaboration with his son, to whom he passed on his passion for great chenins. Together, they have written the great story of the latest vintages.

Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2021 : 5★/5 (Exceptional Producers). Elected among the "producers of the year" for the Loire Valley. Jacky Blot is one of the most charismatic and talented French winemakers. Inspired by the Burgundian model, his wines display incredible depth and sensuality, offering the best of the Loire. An unmissable address, honoring French know-how. He paved the way for the rising generation of Montlouis. For the dry wines, Jacky Blot works without malo, with barrel fermentations and very refined aging in barrels. His whites are shooting stars that stand out from any earthly notion, straight as "i" with chiseled acidity.

Check out our selection of great wines by Jean-Philippe Blot: