Domaine les Braconniers

A poacher in the family. A free spirit in our wines.

Our story began in the Loire Valley more than two centuries ago. For eight generations, our family has grown grapes on the hillsides near the Cher River. Among our ancestors was Edmond Dupuy, a poacher known throughout the region. His independent spirit became part of the family story.

Over time, the family vineyards were divided into separate estates. In 2024, Franck Meunier and his cousin Jean-Philippe Dupuy brought back together estates that had once belonged to their ancestors. They chose a name that honours Edmond and marks a new beginning: Domaine Les Braconniers.

Today, we farm 35 hectares in Noyers-sur-Cher. We grow our own grapes and make our own wines, following them from the vineyard to the bottle. Our vines grow on hillsides near the Cher, across limestone, sandy and stony soils. We work the soil, use responsible vineyard practices and pay close attention to the life surrounding our vines. The estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE Level 3).

We value the knowledge passed down through the family, and we also enjoy trying new approaches in the cellar. Our wines include Touraine and Touraine Chenonceaux appellations, alongside Vin de France cuvées that give us room to explore.

Some wines are lively and direct; others have more depth, texture or an unexpected side. What connects them is our idea of the Loire: freshness with substance, balance with character, and wines made to be shared.