Goustine

Goustine wines are made by Jeroen Verhaeghe and Anne De Sutter, two Belgian winemakers who moved to France in 2019 and founded the producer in 2022 after purchasing six hectares in Noizay, Vouvray. They focus exclusively on Chenin Blanc grown on a mosaic of limestone, flint and clay soils, farmed organically with hand work and minimal inputs. Their vines range from 20 to 80 years old, and every decision—from shoot thinning to pressing—is made by the owners themselves. If you want fresh, mineral-driven Loire whites with real personality and transparency, Goustine wines reward a look.

About Goustine

Jeroen and Anne spent 2019 in Chinon cellars and vineyards learning their craft before studying oenology and viticulture in Amboise. They chose Vouvray after discovering its potential for serious Chenin Blanc. Their six-hectare site sits on a foundation of limestone and silex (flint) layered with silt and clay—the geological bedrock that makes the appellation special. They work without disturbing lower soil layers, use copper and sulphur for fungal pressure, and rely on seaweed and plant-based sprays. The vines are currently undergoing organic conversion. In the cellar, they harvest by hand, press gently at low pressure, ferment with wild yeasts, and block malolactic fermentation to preserve natural acidity. Only minimal sulphur is added at pressing and bottling.

Goustine Wines in Our Collection

Start with the 2025 Le XX Vouvray (£22.65), sourced from clay and loam parcels on limestone. It's 80% stainless steel, 20% used oak, and opens with pear and apple, toasted buckwheat on the nose, then delivers round mouthfeel cut by vibrant acidity. For something more mineral-focused, the 2024 Caresse Calcaire (£27.25) comes from flint and limestone soils, aged entirely in 500L oak barrels; it shows quince, white blossom and wet stone, with a precise flint edge. The 2024 Murmure d'Argile (£27.25) ferments in clay amphora from red clay and limestone parcels—citrus peel, lemon tart, struck match on the nose, with a captivating saline texture and smoky, mineral finish.

Food Pairing

Le XX suits oysters, crab and soft cheese. Caresse Calcaire pairs beautifully with grilled fish, shellfish risotto and goat's cheese. Murmure d'Argile, with its saline edge and amphora texture, works with clams, squid, smoked fish and aged hard cheeses. All three age-worthily and improve with two to three years in bottle.

Who makes Goustine wines?

Jeroen Verhaeghe and Anne De Sutter, Belgian winemakers who founded the producer in 2022 in Noizay, Vouvray. They own and personally manage six hectares of organically farmed vines.

What style are Goustine wines?

100% Chenin Blanc from limestone, flint and clay soils, fermented dry with wild yeasts and minimal sulphur. Fresh, mineral-driven whites with vibrant acidity and real soil expression.

How much do Goustine wines cost?

£22.65–£27.25 per bottle. Le XX (2025) is the entry point at £22.65; Caresse Calcaire and Murmure d'Argile (both 2024) are £27.25 each.