Saumur's Domaine Moly

No.21 | Producer Feature

While I am consistently in awe and impressed when I am introduced to domaines that have existed for generations with roots going back one, two, sometimes three or more centuries, when I encounter a domaine that is brand new, these estates also receive my admiration. When building a domaine from scratch, there are a different set of motivating factors, costs, constraints, and risks. It takes a special type of person to choose to embark on the journey of being a vigneron, particularly if they have no previous experience working in vineyards or the cellar. There is a lot at stake for those that choose this path, but as the saying goes, greater risk can lead to great rewards in the long run. Based in the village of Distré, Domaine Moly is among the Saumur region’s freshest and most promising new estates.

As is often the case with younger domaines, I was first introduced to Etienne and Aurélia Moly of Domaine Moly through social media. I think it might’ve actually been through my weekly Ins…