Thomas Batardière

Great Chenins from the terroirs of Anjou

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Thomas Batardière, located in Rablay-sur-Layon in the Loire Valley, has quickly become a must for lovers of pure and vibrant Chenin Blanc. Born from a biodynamic philosophy and low-intervention winemaking, this estate shines through its wines of great precision and faithful expression of their terroir.  

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2023
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111309
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2023

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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2023
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2023

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Thomas Batardière Les Noëls de Montbenault 2023
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111312
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Thomas Batardière Les Noëls de Montbenault 2023

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2023
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113174
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2023

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Thomas Batardière Grand Clos 2023
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113172
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Thomas Batardière Grand Clos 2023

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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2023
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6 in stock
113175
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2023

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Thomas Batardière Noels de Montbenault 2023
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6 in stock
113176
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Noels de Montbenault 2023

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2023
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113973
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2023

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Thomas Batardière Grand Clos 2023
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3 in stock
113975
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Grand Clos 2023

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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2023
Bio
5 in stock
113974
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2023

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Thomas Batardière Amor Fati 2019
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1 in stock
115615
Red
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Amor Fati 2019

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Thomas Batardière Amor Fati 2022
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115616
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Thomas Batardière Amor Fati 2022

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Thomas Batardière Amor Fati 2023
Bio
2 in stock
115639
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Amor Fati 2023

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2017
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3 in stock
115617
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2017

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2018
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5 in stock
115618
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2018

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2019
Bio
2 in stock
115619
White
75cl
16/20
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2019

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2020
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3 in stock
115620
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2020

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2022
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3 in stock
115621
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2022

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2023
Bio
2 in stock
115636
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2023

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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2020
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1 in stock
115622
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2020

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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2022
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2 in stock
115624
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2022

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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2023
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2 in stock
115635
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2023

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Thomas Batardière Les Noels de Montbenault 2021
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115626
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Noels de Montbenault 2021

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Thomas Batardière Les Noels de Montbenault 2022
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115627
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Thomas Batardière Les Noels de Montbenault 2022

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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2020
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2 in stock
116110
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2020

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2023
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2023

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2022
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2 in stock
120460
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2022

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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2023
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1 in stock
120463
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2023

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2017
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2 in stock
121961
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2017

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2018
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6 in stock
121962
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2018

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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2020
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1 in stock
121963
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2020

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Thomas Batardière Amor Fati 2024 red
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126366
Red
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Amor Fati 2024 red

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2024
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126367
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2024

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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2024
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126368
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75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2024

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Thomas Batardière Les Noels de Montbenault 2024
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126369
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Thomas Batardière Les Noels de Montbenault 2024

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
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Thomas Batardière Amor Fati 2024 rouge
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12 in stock
126568
Red
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Amor Fati 2024 rouge

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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2024
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12 in stock
126571
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Esprit Libre 2024

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Thomas Batardière Grand Clos 2024
Bio
12 in stock
126570
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Grand Clos 2024

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2024
Bio
12 in stock
126572
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2024

€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
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Thomas Batardière Les Noels de Montbenault 2024
Bio
12 in stock
126573
White
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Les Noels de Montbenault 2024

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
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Thomas Batardière Ultraviolette 2022 rosé
Bio
12 in stock
126569
Rosé
75cl
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Thomas Batardière Ultraviolette 2022 rosé

€39.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€33.00 ex-VAT
Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2019
1 in stock
127199
White
75cl
17/20
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Thomas Batardière Les Cocus 2019

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
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Thomas Batardière's History

Thomas Batardière was not destined to become a winemaker. Born in Angers in 1980, he initially pursued studies in anthropology and cinema. However, his passion for natural wines led him to change paths in 2008, while working as a sommelier. Shortly thereafter, he joined Château Yvonne in Saumur, under the tutelage of Mathieu Vallée, to refine his knowledge of viticulture.

In 2012, after several years of apprenticeship, Thomas decided to launch his own wine adventure. He acquired 2 hectares of vines in Rablay-sur-Layon, in the Layon valley, a region renowned for its Chenins. He began his winemaking project without a cellar or tractor, but with a clear ambition: to produce authentic wines without artifice. From the start, he adopted a biodynamic approach and obtained Demeter certification in 2015. Today, the estate extends over 4 hectares, where Thomas mainly cultivates Chenin Blanc, but also Cabernet Franc and Grolleau.

Thomas Batardière's Terroirs and Vineyards

The Thomas Batardière estate extends mainly over the hillsides of Rablay-sur-Layon and Faye-d'Anjou. This territory is marked by schistous soils, volcanic rocks and quartz, which bring great minerality to the estate's wines. The diversity of terroirs allows Thomas to craft cuvées that perfectly reflect the specificities of each parcel.

L'Esprit Libre comes from vines aged 15 to 90 years on sandy and gravelly soils.

Les Cocus, one of the most emblematic parcels, is located on a south-facing slope, composed of clay and schist. The vines, planted in 1968, produce grapes of great intensity.

Les Noëls de Montbenault, a rare volcanic terroir in the region, has been planted with young vines since 2014. 

These vines, cultivated according to biodynamic principles, benefit from meticulous care to preserve the natural balance of soils and plants. Thomas Batardière uses environmentally respectful farming practices, completely banning the use of chemical herbicides.

Thomas Batardière's Vinifications

The winemaking philosophy of the estate is based on a low-intervention approach, aiming to best express the potential of the grape and the terroir. Thomas Batardière lets nature take its course, with spontaneous fermentations, without added yeasts. 

Fermentations take place primarily in stainless steel tanks, promoting the purity and freshness of the wines.

Aging periods are extended, and Thomas experiments with longer aging to minimize the use of sulfur. When necessary, very small doses of sulfites are added just before bottling.

The goal is to produce unfiltered wines that preserve all their vitality and authenticity. Each vinification is adapted to the parcel and the year, thus revealing all the nuances of Anjou terroirs.

Thomas Batardière's Cuvées

L'Esprit Libre

Crafted from several parcels of Chenin Blanc, this cuvée is a true tribute to the purity of the grape variety. The 2022 vintage stands out for its freshness and aromatic intensity, with notes of pear and lemon blossom. A bright, direct and mineral wine.

Les Cocus

From a unique parcel planted in 1968, this cuvée offers a denser and more complex profile. Fermented in used 500-liter barrels, this wine reveals aromas of ripe fruits, blended with saline minerality. It is a wine for long aging, capable of improving with time.

Les Noëls de Montbenault

This volcanic parcel gives birth to a powerful and structured Chenin Blanc. The cuvée requires a little more time in bottle to fully open, but it promises a remarkable tasting experience, combining grace and energy.

Grand Clos

Special cuvée crafted from young vines planted on eroded terroir in Rablay-sur-Layon. This dry Chenin Blanc, bottled only in Magnum, expresses all the minerality of the soil, with beautiful concentration of stone fruits.

Amor Fati

A light and floral red Grolleau, marked by aromas of red fruits and delicate acidity. This wine is often slightly reductive upon opening, but it quickly opens up to reveal all its complexity.

Here is a selection of vintages that illustrate the estate's expertise and the richness of its terroirs: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013…

The Loire Valley region is an inexhaustible source of exceptional wines. If you appreciate Thomas Batardière's wines, here are other estates such as Richard Leroy, Mark Angeli, Mai & Kenji Hodgson, Stéphane Bernaudeau…

Thomas Batardière has established itself as one of the most promising estates in Anjou, thanks to a rigorous and terroir-respectful approach. The Chenin Blanc cuvées offered are pure and vibrant expressions of the Layon valley, delivering wines of great finesse and energy. Whether you are a lover of natural wines or characterful Chenin Blancs, Thomas Batardière's wines will seduce you with their authenticity and depth.

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