Catherine et Pierre Breton
Pioneers of Natural Wine in the Loire – Pierre and Catherine Breton were among the first in the region to embrace organic, biodynamic, and minimal-intervention practices, inspired by Marcel Lapierre.
A Family Affair Across Generations – The next generation: France and Baptiste in Bourgueil, and Paul in Vouvray—continue to honor and evolve the family's philosophy.
A Spectrum of Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc – From playful and drinkable cuvées like Trinch! to age-worthy bottlings like Les Perrières, the wines are always authentic and terroir-driven.
A Philosophy Rooted in Sincerity – Every bottle is a reflection of a deep commitment to place, people, and the living character of wine.
Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton – A Loire Legacy, Naturally
For centuries, the Breton family has been rooted in the terroir of Bourgueil, but it wasn’t until 1985 that the domaine as we know it today truly began to take shape. When Pierre Breton took over his grandparents’ vines, he chose a bold path, eschewing convention to follow a vision of pure, expressive, and natural wines. Inspired by his time with Beaujolais legend Marcel Lapierre, Pierre became one of the earliest champions of organic farming and minimal intervention in the Loire Valley. By 1991, the vineyards were fully organic, and just a few years later, biodynamic principles were introduced.
Together with his partner Catherine, Pierre expanded the estate's reach into Chinon and Vouvray. They championed Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc through a lens of joyful authenticity, fermenting with wild yeasts, avoiding additives, and bottling wines that speak clearly of their place. Their “Nuits d’Ivresse” cuvée, first produced without added sulfur in 1994, remains a Loire icon to this day.
Today, the domaine spans vineyards in Bourgueil, Chinon, and Vouvray, all farmed with meticulous attention to biodiversity and soil health. Whether it’s the vibrant, juicy Trinch!, the structured Clos Sénéchal, or the graphite-laced Les Perrières, every wine carries the Breton hallmark: sincere, soulful, and always alive.
Now, a new generation has stepped forward. Their daughter France and her husband Baptiste, a trained winemaker, are increasingly taking the reins in Bourgueil, preserving the domaine’s identity while exploring new expressions of Cabernet Franc. Meanwhile, their son Paul is charting his own course in Vouvray, crafting focused white wines with clarity and precision, including low-sulfur cuvées that echo the family’s trailblazing ethos.
More than just a domaine, Catherine & Pierre Breton represents a living philosophy: a tribute to the natural wine movement, a celebration of heritage, and an evolving vision carried forward by the next generation.