Located within the Bourgueil appellation of the Loire Valley, Domaine Aurelien Revillot comprises 2.3 hectares, consisting of 7 parcels planted with Cabernet Franc, with vines aged 30-50 years. The parcels include Bourgueil Sur Les Hauts, Bourgueil Grand Mont, Bourgueil Les Aubuis, and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Le Clos, each contributing unique characteristics due to their distinct terroirs.
Winemaker owner Aurelien Revillot, a native of Burgundy, pursued formal education in viticulture and oenology at the University of Burgundy in Dijon, earning an agricultural engineering degree in 2006 and an enological diploma in 2008. His educational journey was complemented with internships and apprenticeships at prestigious estates both domestically and internationally, including Domaine Drouhin in Oregon and Newton Johnson in South Africa. He founded his domaine in 2012.
Aurelien is deeply committed to organic viticulture, for which the domaine has been certified since 2015 His approach emphasizes organic farming methods, avoiding synthetic chemicals and promoting natural biodiversity. He also employs biodynamic preparations, such as herbal teas, which are used to protect and stimulate the vines, fostering a holistic ecosystem in the vineyard. These practices not only enhance the health of the vineyard but also ensure that the wines produced are a true reflection of their terroir.
In the cellar, Aurelien Revillot practices minimal intervention winemaking. He believes in allowing the natural processes to unfold, thereby capturing the essence of the vineyard in each bottle. Grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted before undergoing fermentation over indigenous yeasts. Aurelien employs 100% de-stemming, followed by maceration periods ranging from three to five weeks, depending on the parcel. The wines are aged in older oak barrels (no new oak). Minimal sulfur dioxide (SO2) is used, only added at bottling to ensure stability.
