Complémen'Terre

Manuel Landron and Marion Pescheux

The story of Complémen’Terre does not only begin in 2013, when Manuel Landron and Marion Pescheux settled in the heart of the Muscadet appellation, in the village of Le Pallet. It began long before, when they met in the vines during the harvest at the estate of Manuel’s father, the famous Jo Landron, a major figure of Loire Valley wines. To learn their craft, they did not stop at the vineyards of their home region: they travelled. New Zealand, Chile, then back to Touraine, learning from inspiring winegrowers who work with respect for the environment.
Back in the Nantes vineyards, they founded Complémen’Terre. Manuel and Marion farm vines on 4 different terroirs, all within a 2-kilometre radius. They are farmed organically and the estate has been certified Nature et Progrès since 2018.

The vision of Domaine Complémen'Terre

Manuel and Marion benefit from diverse soils thanks to their location on the Armorican Massif. Between the ocean and the Loire, on a terroir mostly of orthogneiss, but not only (granite, amphibolite, serpentinite…), their wines stand out for their structure and tension: wines with plenty of character.
These two enthusiasts respect the land they farm as much as the grapes they pick. Harvesting is done by hand, plot by plot, into 20 kg crates. At Complémen’Terre, it is not the work of two people but a real team effort. In the cellar, every operation follows the lunar calendar. Most cuvées are made by direct pressing, without maceration (except for a few trials, when they can give beautiful wines).
Fermentations are natural, closely watched but with as little intervention as possible. A racking ends the fermentations before ageing in tank. At Complémen’Terre there is a real state of mind: sharing with passion and good humour, all the way to your glass.

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Manuel and Marion work several grape varieties: the best known, Melon de Bourgogne, on 7 hectares, Folle Blanche (0.60 hectare), and now Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Epi-curieux.com team has selected several cuvées for you.
Première Feuille shows Melon de Bourgogne in its favourite style: lively, dry and mouth-watering. A punchy white that whets the appetite.
Nolem (Melon backwards!) is also 100% Melon de Bourgogne, aged on its lees to gain richness and texture. Perfectly judged ageing that lets the terroir fully express itself.
68 ares is the little aperitif white you open at any time: Folle Blanche, light in alcohol with lovely acidity, on a saline terroir. Fresh, thirst-quenching and easy-going.
The estate also makes great terroir Muscadet Sèvre et Maine such as Le Mortier Gobin (orthogneiss and sandstone, long ageing on lees), Le Breil and La Croix Moriceau, as well as more original cuvées like Circus Melon & Cie, a blend of Melon de Bourgogne and Cabernet Franc, the perfect companion for summer aperitifs.