Description

Domaine A. Cailbourdin is a highly regarded estate located in the prestigious Pouilly-Fumé appellation of France’s Loire Valley, known for producing exceptional Sauvignon Blanc. Founded in 1980 by Alain Cailbourdin, the domaine quickly earned a reputation for crafting wines of purity, elegance, and precision. Alain was a pioneer in focusing on site-specific vinification and letting the region’s distinct terroirs, particularly its flint (silex) and limestone soils, speak through the wine.

The estate is based in Saint-Andelain, the spiritual heart of Pouilly-Fumé, and today covers approximately 20 hectares of vineyards. Cailbourdin’s philosophy is centred on low-intervention winemaking, sustainable vineyard practices, and minimal use of oak, allowing the natural minerality and vibrant character of Sauvignon Blanc to shine.

Domaine A. Cailbourdin offers a range of cuvées, including the flagship “Triptyque Silex”, which comes from old vines rooted in flint-rich soils and is renowned for its power, texture, and ageing potential. The wines consistently display clarity, precision, and a restrained elegance that distinguishes them from more overtly tropical expressions of Sauvignon Blanc.

Now assisted by his son Loïc Cailbourdin, Alain continues to produce wines that are widely respected by sommeliers, collectors, and critics alike. Domaine A. Cailbourdin is a benchmark for terroir-driven, age-worthy Pouilly-Fumé and a reference point for lovers of classic Loire whites.