winery

Domaine de la Commanderie

Loire Valley, France

Philosophy

Long macerations extract varietal character from Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc, respecting the vegetative rhythm. Carefully selected barrel aging across cuves and foudres draws finesse and aromatic maturity; some cuvées bear both concentration and exoticism.

Reputation

Founded in 1982 by Philippe Pain on two hectares at the heart of the Chinon appellation, Domaine de la Commanderie has grown to command 54 hectares across the communes of Panzoult and Cravant-les-Côteaux. The vineyard claims diverse terroirs—sandy-silts, gravel-clays, and limestone hillsides—stretching 15 kilometres between river plain and slope, each conferring typicity to the region's noble Cabernet Franc.

AllocationDomaine de la Commanderie is distinctly the Panzoult-based Chinon estate (founded 1982, Philippe Pain); sources confirm organic conversion beginning 2019, certified organic from 2024 vintage. Hectare estimates vary across sources (50–55 ha); 54 ha used per latest Hachette reference. Succession: Clothilde Pain assumed leadership 2018 (after joining 2003), joined by sister Honorine. Cuvée Imports (Buffalo, NY) confirmed as US importer. Daniel Lambert Wines (French specialist) also lists producer. Website confirms French/English language support. Production volume not disclosed in any source. Confident on core identity, family status, and agricultural transition; sparse data on UK/Japan importers and annual bottle production.

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