Sylvain Martinez

who – Sylvain Martinez (owner/winemaker)

where – Anjou, Loire Valley, France

vineyards – fruit sourced from an organically farmed Chenin Blanc, Pineau d’Aunis, and Grolleau vineyards in Anjou

winemaking – preservative/additive free

labor practices – From Sylvain (translated by Tess from French original: In the beginning in 2006 I worked solely with the support of my close family, but after several years I began to work with a seasonal team to help me out: this year at vintage there were nine people, for pruning two, and for bottling six.

For everyone, I make a declared seasonal contract with pay a little above minimum wage.
Working hours at 8:30-12:30 and 2:00-5:00, so seven hours a day with a break in the middle of the morning and in the afternoon.
For the majority, these are people who live quite close to me and who come every year to help. People with whom I’ve developed great confidence, trust and friendship. They are happy to come work with me.


more info –
facebook: Sylvain Martinez
instagram: sylvain.martinez49