Our history
The early days
of Petits Quarts
The story begins in 1887, when the Godineau family settled at Domaine des Petits Quarts in Faye-d’Anjou. The family specialized in the production of sweet wines. Over the years, the family expanded the vineyard and developed a broader range of wines. By the late 1980's, Jean-Pascal Godineau became the fourth generation to take over the estate from his father..
Jean Pascal Godineau,
in pursuit of excellence.
The success of the 1990s
Jean-Pascal was born on the first day of the harvest in 1959. He studied viticulture in Mâcon and in 1984, with his diploma in hand, he returned to Anjou to join his father at the vineyard. After his father’s passing in 1987, Jean-Pascal Godineau took full charge of the estate and made the strategic decision to focus primarily on sweet wines and liqueur wines.
Jean-Pascal competed in numerous wine competitions, gradually building the reputation of Domaine des Petits Quarts. In 2004, he entered the World Competition in Brussels where his 1996 “Grain par Grain” vintage was named "best sweet wine in the world", among 309 samples of sweet and liqueur wines from around the world. It’s a triumph for Jean-Pascal who sees 10 years of hard work rewarded!
From that moment on, the “Bonnezeaux” appellation became the signature wine of the Godineau estate. His wines continued to win gold medals in numerous competitions, so much so that in 2019 he was named « winemaker of the year » by the Guide Hachette des Vins.
Thanks to these accolades, Domaine des Petits Quarts became one of the most renowned producers of “Bonnezeaux” wine.
The historical
team
For nearly two decades, the vineyard has proudly relied on Dominique, Didier, Jean-Francois and Jocelyne. These pasionate individuals know every inch of this terroir and works with passion and commitment for Domaine des Petits Quarts..
A new
Chapter
At the beginning of 2022, with no direct-successor, Jean-Pascal retired and entrusted Domaine des Petits Quarts to five friends from Anjou. All born and raised in the region, they share a deep love for Loire wines and a passion for the Anjou terroir. With a desire to honor tradition while evolving the estate’s offerings, their mission is to ensure that Domaine des Petits Quarts continues to shine, both in France and internationally.
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