Winery Overview
Domaine du Pas Saint Martin is a small family domain located near the town of Saumur in the Loire. It set among troglodyte caves formed out of ancient fossilized marine life that covered the Saumur region 10 million years ago. During the religious wars of the Middle Ages these caves served the as secret places of worship. Today, Laurent Charrier and his mother run the domaine which is a certified organic farm. Laurent’s father was not interested in producing wine and thus in 1994 when Laurent took over the responsibility of the domain, he picked up where his grandfather had left off. He immediately set out to acquire certification for organic farming which he received in 1997. The family’s vineyards are primarily in the appellation of Saumur with additional small holdings in Anjou and Coteaux du Layon. The average age of the vines is 25 years with parts being considerably older. Vinification is carried out in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Part of the Wine Traditions portfolio.