Estate Laura David – Living Wines with Heart and Terroir

What is Estate Laura David and why is it unique

Estate Laura David is a young and dynamic winery based in Restigné, in the Loire Valley, within the Bourgueil appellation and surrounding areas. After gaining experience at top domaines, Laura David launched her own project with a clear vision: to craft honest, vibrant wines that reflect their terroir without artifice. Farming organically and leaning toward biodynamics, she focuses on gentle vineyard practices, close observation of nature and freedom in the cellar. Each wine expresses its site, vintage and the intuitive decisions behind it.

Which grape varieties are grown at Estate Laura David

Cabernet Franc is the estate’s main grape variety, vinified into reds that range from fresh and fruity to more structured depending on the soil. Chenin Blanc is also grown, producing dry, saline, and often sulfur-free white wines. Other Loire grapes such as Grolleau or Côt may appear in playful or experimental cuvées. All grapes are harvested by hand, and each parcel is treated individually to best reflect its identity. The wines are made without oenological additives, relying on native yeasts and natural balance.

What wine style defines Estate Laura David

Laura David’s wines are honest, vibrant and emotionally resonant. The reds are juicy, light on their feet, with smooth tannins and natural freshness. Some cuvées offer deeper structure but always retain drinkability. The whites are precise, mineral and pure, often unfiltered and made with minimal or no sulfur. The style is rooted in natural winemaking: spontaneous fermentations, minimal intervention, and sensitive élevage. These are wines that reflect intuition, place and personality with clarity and soul.

What food pairings go well with wines from Estate Laura David

The lighter reds pair beautifully with roast chicken, grilled vegetables, artisan charcuterie or Mediterranean dishes. More structured reds go well with slow-cooked meats, mushrooms or aged cheeses. The Chenin Blancs match perfectly with grilled fish, seafood, herbed vegetarian plates or goat cheeses. Their brightness and freshness also make them ideal for Asian cuisine or lemony, spice-infused dishes. These are food-friendly wines that shine with simple, thoughtful cooking.

Why are wines from Estate Laura David so appreciated

Laura David’s wines appeal to those seeking sincerity, energy and a return to nature in their glass. Her commitment to organic farming, natural vinification and transparent expression of terroir has won her a loyal following among lovers of natural wine and professionals alike. Her wines are joyful, precise and full of personality—bottles that reflect a new generation of Loire vignerons making wines with care, freedom and emotion.