Henri Bailly
Jean-Jacques Auchère

The Bailly family is one of the oldest names in the village of Bué, and a plenitude of Baillys have been growing grapes and making wine there for at least eight generations. Bué is particularly known for the limestone “Terre Blanche” or white soils, and is marked by its famous vineyard amphitheatre, where Henri Bailly planted his first vineyards in the 1950s.
Today, the Henri Bailly wines are vinified by his nephew, Jean-Jacques Auchère, who has since added vines from the surrounding villages of Chavignol, Saint Satur, Vinon, and Vogues. As a result, the 10 hectares of vineyards encompass the three types of typical Sancerre soil types: clay-limestone “Terre Blanche”, limestone “Caillottes,” and flint, locally referred to as“Silex.” These varying soils result in a complex and balanced wines that retain the essence of Sancerre. Bailly also produces a typical “Loire Valley” Sancerre Rouge: a light-bodied Pinot Noir that can be enjoyed slightly chilled.
Key information
Loire Valley
Bué
10 hectares
Founded in 1950s
The wines
Sancerre Blanc

This classic, aromatic Sancerre comes from the domaines own six hectares of vines scattered around the three types of typical soils in the area. This makes for a complex, harmonious blend.
Sancerre Rouge

Henri Bailly Sancerre Rouge is a beautiful light bodied Loire Valley Pinot Noir. Aged in stainless steel tanks (not in barrels), it's not trying to be Burgundy, and is delicious because it stays true to the elegant, refreshing Pinot Noirs that have...