The Domain

4 generations for 120 years of history

The history of the Domaine began in 1892, when Mr Albert acquired a few hectares of vines near the commune of Vaudelnay.
120 years of history later, the Domaine du Vieux Pressoir endures and grows, evolving with new techniques of harvesting, winemaking, and the creation of two AOCs: Saumur (1936) and Saumur - Puy Notre Dame (2009).

After four generations of winegrowers, the development of the Domaine has continued since 2015 with Claude Vagnon and his family. An adventure that continues, between heritage and modernity.

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Key dates

1892

The Albert family creates a small wine farm in Vaudelnay, near of the village of Puy Notre Dame. The farm is composed of a few acres and is producing only white wines.

Recognition of the Saumur Appellation (AOC): still white (Chenin) and red (Cabernet Franc) wines. The Albert family's vineyard is now involved in this production.

1936

1950

The strong demand for Cabernet Rosé led local winegrowers to replant a third of the vineyard with Cabernet Franc, with Chenin remaining dominant. This was the beginning of a new dynamic with this grape variety in red, which culminated in the Puy-Notre-Dame AOC being awarded in 2009.

Mr Bruno Albert takes over the Wine Estate. It is the 4th generation of this family wine farm.

1978

The Saumur Puy Notre Dame Origin of the Domaine du Vieux Pressoir

2009

Official recognition of the AOC "Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame". It took more than 30 years for the process to be completed.

A new page in the history of the Domaine du Vieux Pressoir is being written with the takeover of the estate by Claude Vagnon and his family.

2015

The Vagnon family, owner of the Domaine du Vieux Pressoir