The Domaine de La Taille aux Loups is located in Montlouis-sur-Loire , in the Loire Valley . It has existed since 1988, then under the management of a Bordelais who rented out 7 hectares of vines belonging to André Chapeau and Clément Germain. In 1990, the wine broker Jacky Blot takes care of the vinification of the vintage and over the years, becomes attached to the Domaine. Thus in 1992, he became the owner. In collaboration with Christophe Mesliand , they quickly forged a fine reputation. Jacky Blot attaches importance to respecting nature and the grape: no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers. The estate has been certified in organic farming since 2012. The choice of traditional plowing and manual harvesting is highlighted, as soon as the grapes reach perfect maturity. He avoids interventions in the cellar and prefers traditional breeding, without rushing the stages. Jacky Blot also owns the Domaine de la Butte in Bourgueil.
The Domaine de la Butte is located in Bourgueil , in the Loire Valley . It was taken over in 2002 by Jacky Blot. He adapted to Bourgueil his cultivation and harvesting techniques already used for the production of his Chenins. On this terroir, he decided to separate the different plots of the estate, according to the Burgundian model. He farms 15 hectares, facing south and located on hillsides with unusual slopes and particular geology. He only cultivates Cabernet Franc there, the age of the vines being around 40 years and conducted in certified organic farming .
Following the sudden disappearance of Jacky Blot in May 2023, his son Jean-Philippe took over the management of the estates.
