Lacheteau Winery

The winery is situated in Doue la Fontaine, the heart of the Loire Valley, near Saumur. The Lacheteau family has been involved in the wine trade for three generations and is run today by Andre and Dominique Lacheteau. Baron Foulon is a line that was created by Andre Lacheteau for the "price-oriented" customer. The range offers quality varietal wines from the Loire Valley and from the Languedoc regions at an excellent value. In 1992, a new production unit was built at the winery which complies with the highest standards of quality. It includes a pressing room with production capacity of 18,000 hectoliters of wine, a temperature controlled bulk storage room, a modern bottling line, automatic riddling in Gyropallets and a temperature controlled storage for finished products waiting to be shipped.

Baron Foulon Loire Valley

Sauvignon Blanc
The varietal Sauvignon is a typical varietal of the Loire region of white wines situated in the eastern part of the Loire valley where the soil is clayey. Such famous appellations as Sancerre and Pouilly Fume come from Sauvignon. The color is pale yellow, the aroma very aromatic and fresh with a taste that is round, fruity and floral. Accompanies white meat, fish, and cheese. Serve chilled.

Chardonnay
The Chardonnay varietal has widespread growth in France, but this varietal from the Loire region, is characterized by its freshness and roundness. In this region it is often blended to make sparkling wines like Cremant. The color is yellow, the aroma is aromatic and fresh, and the taste is round and fruity and rich. Accompanies poultry, fish, and light cheeses. Serve chilled.