Located in Vallée de Cousse, Domaine François et Julien Pinon is a benchmark estate that has been family-run since 1786. Now led by Julien, the seventh generation, the domaine maintains a commitment to traditional methods and has been certified organic since 2011 to preserve the health of their ancient soils. They are renowned for producing "classic" Vouvray that prioritizes high acidity and mineral depth over modern, high-alcohol styles. This particular Vouvray Sec is sourced from 45-year-old vines grown on the estate’s distinct flint-rich tuffeau limestone and clay soils, which impart the wine's signature racy tension and flinty finish.