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MUSCADET<br />
VINEYARDS<br />
CHÂTEAU DE L’EPINAY:<br />
GREAT CONSISTENCY<br />
Château de l’Epinay is located near beautiful leafy river banks and Saint-Fiacre-sur-<br />
Maine, the French village which has the highest ratio of vineyards to total acreage.<br />
Damien Robert began operating this family estate with his father in 1986 when he<br />
made a pledge to show respect for the environment by using earth-friendly, sustainable<br />
practices. His 23 hectares of vines, entirely destined for growing Muscadet,<br />
produce real gems sporting a pale gold hue and an appealing nose showing fresh<br />
fruit aromas, which deliver the characters of a very distinctive terroir on the palate.<br />
“My priority is to preserve my working environment by farming the vineyards<br />
sustainably”, he explains. “I try and balance my economic objectives and the<br />
expectations of my customers in terms of quality with respect for the environment”.<br />
Damien Robert follows this mantra religiously and welcomed recognition<br />
of Monnières-Saint-Fiacre as a village-designated growth. His estate lies within<br />
its boundaries. “It’s a real advantage for the estate and a quality endorsement for<br />
customers”, he says. “Consumers are more inclined to come and taste our wines”.<br />
DAMIEN ROBERT, OWNER OF CHÂTEAU DE L’EPINAY<br />
42 AUTUMN 2022 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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