Domaine d’Orfeuilles is a historic estate founded in 1947 on the former grounds of a medieval château. Today, Bernard and Arnaud Herivault manage the 23‑hectare vineyard, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern precision. Their Chenin Blanc vines grow on south‑facing slopes of clay, limestone, and flinty soils—ideal conditions for producing expressive Vouvray wines. Committed to organic and biodynamic farming, the estate focuses on preserving soil vitality and crafting wines that showcase purity, elegance, and the authentic character of the terroir.

Winemaking

Vouvray Demi Sec is crafted using the Traditional Method. The base wines undergo their first alcoholic fermentation in temperature‑controlled stainless‑steel tanks. A second fermentation takes place in the bottle, creating natural effervescence. The wine is then aged three to four years on lees. Once aging is complete, riddling is performed to move the lees into the neck of the bottle, followed by disgorging, the final step of production.

Tasting notes

Color: bright pale yellow with subtle silvery reflections
Bubbles: fine, persistent, delicate
Aroma: brioche, ripe fruit, elegant minerality
Palate: fresh, with a touch of liveliness that quickly softens into harmony.
Serving temperature: 6–8°C. Cellaring potential: 1–2 years in the cellar, possibly longer.