Situated in the heart of the Muscadet vineyard, within the renowned Sèvre & Maine appellation, Domaine Bonnet-Huteau lies just 20 kilometers from Nantes and 10 kilometers from Clisson – a charming riverside town with Italian influences. The estate carries over 150 years of winemaking tradition, and its history stretches back even further to a Medieval house, where the village of La Chapelle Heulin has its roots.
Today, the estate is managed by Jean-Jacques Bonnet and Vincent Pineau. Together, they craft a diverse palette of Muscadet wines that highlight the unique minerality of the region’s soils: gneiss, micaschist, amphibolite, and granite. Their philosophy is guided by a deep respect for people, nature, and the environment, allowing each wine to authentically express its terroir.
Domaine Bonnet-Huteau has been certified Agriculture Biologique since 2005 and is fully committed to organic and biodynamic farming, certified by Biodyvin since 2010. Across 40 hectares of vines, no chemicals are used. Instead, the focus is on nurturing living soils and reinforcing the vine’s natural defenses. This approach results in wines of purity, delicacy, and striking minerality.
In the cellar, the winemaking process follows a philosophy of minimal intervention, allowing the wines to develop naturally and fully reflect the estate’s remarkable terroirs.
Grapes are harvested by hand, with carefully limited yields. They are gently pressed, initiating natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Muscadet wines are aged on their lees for 6 to 24 months in underground glass-lined cement vats, a traditional method in the region that lends freshness, depth, and energy.
Certain cuvées are vinified and matured in 700-liter terracotta ovoid tanks. This natural material allows gentle oxygen exchange, preserving fruit purity while enhancing the terroir’s expression.
The Muscadet wines of Domaine Bonnet-Huteau are bottled after lees aging with only minimal sulfite additions. The result is a collection of natural, vibrant, and expressive wines—powerful yet refined, fresh yet complex—showcasing the best of the Loire Valley and the vineyard of Nantes.
