When listing the traditional landscapes of the Loire Valley - Sancerre, Vouvray, Pouilly-Fumé, the region Fiefs Vendée is not one that springs to mind.

The family property of Château Marie du Fou, located in this oft overlooked area, has been around since 1880 and has survived the Hundred Years War and the French Revolution.

An organic estate from 2006 and in the winery everything is done to respect the integrity of the grapes so that the wines are all first class.

The J. Mourat wines have a contemporary approach which is focused on finding the fruit and a taste of fun with a great drinkability.