The estate was founded in 1981, though there are records of vineyards planted in the region since the middle ages when the monks (“moines” in French) from the Abbaye de St Nicolas tended vines in the area. It was founded by the Madame Monique Laroche, a true force of nature, and is now run by her energetic daughter Tessa Laroche. The estate comprises 12 hectares of Chenin Blanc planted on south and southwest facing hillsides that abut the famed Coulee de Serrant in the Savennières sub-appellation of "Roche Aux Moines".
10.4 hectares of vines, farmed organically by second generation vigneronne and bon vivant Tessa Laroche. Tessa Laroche has established Domaine Aux Moines as one of the most exciting organic Chenin Blanc estates in the region. We are so pleased to be along for the ride!
10.4 hectares of vines, farmed organically by second generation vigneronne and bon vivant Tessa Laroche. Tessa Laroche has established Domaine Aux Moines as one of the most exciting organic Chenin Blanc estates in the region. We are so pleased to be along for the ride!
