In 1851, Etienne Bouvet and Célestine Ladubay founded the house that bears their names. Thanks to Etienne Bouvet's talent, the company quickly became one of the leading producers of sparkling wines and from 1890 onwards was exporting them all over the world. Since 1932, the Monmousseau family is perpetuating the values of excellence of its founder.
The finesse, minerality, and distinctive floral aromas of its Bruts de Loire are typical of its signature blends which can be found within the Crémant de Loire and Saumur Brut appellations, as well as the historic grape varieties of the Loire Valley: Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. Cabernet Franc is dedicated to its rosé wines.
Resulting from the collaboration with over 80 winegrowers committed to a sustainable viticulture, its cuvées are benefiting from the highest technology available in sparkling wine making in its new state of the art winery facility named “Bouvet Ladubay Full Metal” built in 2008.
Bouvet Ladubay's art of blending ensures the consistent quality of its regularly awarded vintages. A selection of still wines from the Loire Valley, Les Pépites de Bouvet Ladubay, also completes the collection.
A pioneer in wine tourism for over 30 years, Bouvet-Ladubay opens the doors of its historic winery and its cellars dug into the white Tuffeau, the emblematic limestone of the Loire Valley, all year round.
The centuries-old cellars can be visited on foot or by vintage bike to discover the “méthode traditionnelle” sparkling wine-making process and the history of the House.
For Patrice Monmousseau, “Nothing is more essential to the sparkling bubbles finesse than art and artists”, therefore, Bouvet Ladubay has been committed to the arts for decades, notably through its 19th century Petit Théâtre, its Contemporary Art Center, and numerous cultural activities. Over 100 renowned artists have taken over its 9 exhibition rooms and have been celebrating contemporary creation in all its diversity for 30 years.
Discover the Bouvet Ladubay house through this film.