Domaine Gardien

Visit Domaine Gardien in Besson - Saint-Pourçain wines. Tastings and sales of local produce.

Located in the heart of the Allier, between Moulins and Saint-Pourçain, in an exceptional natural environment, Domaine Gardien welcomes you all year round for a visit to an authentic Auvergne wine estate. The Gardien family has been cultivating vines at Besson with passion since 1924. Today, Olivier and Christophe, 4thᵉ generation independent winemakers, perpetuate this family know-how by offering you a warm and friendly wine tourism experience. Committed to a responsible approach aimed in particular at reducing our carbon footprint, the estate holds High Environmental Value (HVE) certification, which guarantees farming practices that respect biodiversity, the environment and the quality of our terroirs. We also hold the "Bienvenue à la ferme" label, proof of our commitment to a warm, personalized welcome, as well as the "Allier Bourbonnais Savoir-Faire" certification, highlighting our local roots and the artisanal quality of our products. Our production includes white, rosé and red wines, as well as traditional methods: - Nectar des Fées (white) - Réserve des Grands Jours (white) - Cuvée Isabelle (rosé) - Harmonie du Bois Jarny (red) - Réserve des Grands Jours (red) - Secret de Jaligny (red) - Grande Réserve demi Muid (red) - Ratafia du Bourbonnais - Perle de Chassignolles (sparkling) - Rosée de Chassignolles (sparkling) - White and red grape juice (alcohol-free) Take advantage of our direct sales of estate wines, and leave with the flavors of our terroir. For your gifts, souvenirs or gourmet pleasures, our boutique also offers a wide range of local products: jams, honeys, terrines, artisanal juices and other local specialties. We are happy to welcome tourist groups, works councils, travel agencies or wine-lovers' clubs (by reservation), for a complete discovery of our estate: guided tours of the vineyards, wine tastings and presentation of our vintages. Event not to be missed: August 22, 2025, theatrical performance by Alambic Création of "Amphitryon de Molière" at 8pm. In September, after the harvest, the Fête du bourru (tasting of the first juices harvested). On the second weekend of December, the Fête du Nectar des Fées, a festive occasion based around our emblematic wine, in a convivial, gourmet atmosphere. France Passion motorhome reception Le Domaine Gardien is a partner of the France Passion network and offers a friendly stopover for motorhome owners. Enjoy free, secure parking in the heart of nature. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.