In Vouvray, Domaine du Clos Naudin stands among the purest and most classical expressions of Loire Chenin Blanc. A family estate associated with Philippe and Vincent Foreau, it produces dry, demi-sec, sweet and sparkling wines of remarkable precision, shaped by tuffeau limestone, slow ripening and outstanding ageing potential.

Domaine du Clos Naudin — The great Chenin tradition of Vouvray

Located in Vouvray, on the right bank of the Loire, Domaine du Clos Naudin is one of the historic references for Chenin Blanc. Long led by Philippe Foreau and now continued with Vincent Foreau, the estate is known for wines of line, depth and faithful vintage expression.

Clos Naudin works around 11.5 hectares, planted exclusively to Chenin Blanc in the north-eastern part of the appellation. The domaine produces the great styles of Vouvray — dry, demi-sec, sweet and traditional-method sparkling — with the same focus on ripeness, precision and longevity.

History: a reference family in Vouvray

The estate has been associated with the Foreau family for several generations. Philippe Foreau took over in 1983 before being joined by his son Vincent, who continues this rigorous and deeply classical interpretation of Loire Chenin.

This family continuity has built a discreet yet considerable reputation. Clos Naudin is sought after for the purity of its dry wines, the balance of its demi-secs, the nobility of its sweet wines and the exceptional vitality of its older vintages.

Terroir: tuffeau, clay-limestone and slow ripening

The vines are planted mid-slope, with favourable south, south-east and south-west exposures, notably around Les Perruches and Les Ruettes. Clay-limestone soils and tuffeau give Chenin its vertical structure, noble acidity and mineral frame, allowing the wines to age for decades.

Viticulture and winemaking: manual harvest and patience

Clos Naudin favours careful vineyard work, without using certification as a commercial argument. Harvesting is manual, essential for sorting Chenin according to ripeness. In the cellar, fermentations are slow, often in old barrels, with measured intervention to preserve the wine’s natural balance.

Style of the wines

Clos Naudin Vouvrays are defined by their straight line, mineral brightness and ability to age. The dry wines show citrus, apple, quince, wet stone and white flowers; demi-sec and sweet wines add honey, candied fruit, gentle spice and noble botrytis in suitable years, always supported by precise acidity.

Emblematic cuvées

Cellaring and food pairings

Clos Naudin wines can age for 10 to 30 years, sometimes longer for the greatest demi-sec and sweet vintages. They pair beautifully with noble fish, poultry, creamy dishes, goat cheese, aged Comté, delicately spiced cuisine, foie gras and fruit-based desserts depending on the level of sweetness.