The history of our vineyard and wine cellars

Creation of Maison Delandes.

The Baron de Bodman (owner of Château de StFlorent and adjoining vineyard) brings cellars, land and buildings to Edouard Langlois and his wife Jeanne Chateau. This couple takes over the business of the house Delandes and found Langlois-Chateau.

Edouard Langlois dies during the First World War.

The Jacques Bollinger Family Group acquires a majority stake and appoints Michel Villedey (Bollinger family’s son-in-law) as president.

Exploitation and marketing of Château de Fontaine Audon on the Sancerre Appellation of 15 Ha in one piece on a magnificent flint terroir (property belonging to the de Benoist family).

Terra Vitis certification of the vineyards in Saumur and Sancerre (71 Ha).

François Régis de Fougeroux becomes Managing Director. Michel Villedey will remain Honorary President until 2019.

Regrouping wine making rooms and cellars on the historic site of Saumur.

Launch of the Cuvée l’Extra by Langlois.

Purchase of the Château de Thauvenay vineyard in Sancerre, 18 hectares on a limestone terroir.

Organic certified on 30 Ha.