For the third consecutive year, an ACB delegation hit the road 
at the beginning of the year to explore a vineyard. In 2026, the ACB set its sights on Sancerre, an iconic vineyard in the Loire region, and went to meet colleagues committed to organic farming. 
Over three days, the programme combined visits to renowned wine estates, fine dining 
and rich and stimulating technical exchanges.
This itinerary, carefully orchestrated by our administrator and organiser @philippe.lancelot, began on Wednesday 21 January in Sancerre 
. After lunch at @lapetitemaison_sancerre, the Champagne delegation visited the Nicolas Millet and @francois_crochet_sancerre estates in BuĂ©, before continuing the afternoon at the @luc_prieur estate in Verdigny. 
The day ended with a dinner at La Tour, a warm and festive occasion 
as it was the birthday of our dear administrator @horiotolivier! 
On Thursday 22 January, the group explored the terroirs of Sancerre, Menetou and Morogues. 
Early in the morning, the delegation set off to visit an iconic Sancerre estate, the @jdovacheron estate, before sharing a convivial and delicious meal prepared by the Jean Teiller estate in Menetou. 
The afternoon continued between Menetou and Morogues, with visits to the Jean Teiller and PelĂ© estates. 
To round off Saint Vincent’s Day in style, the winegrowers gathered for dinner at the @pommeorsancerre restaurant in Sancerre.
Finally, Friday 23rd January was devoted to technical matters. The morning was spent at SICAVAC in Sancerre, with a presentation by François Dal, followed by a comparative tasting on various themes: clones and mass selections, organic and biodynamic preparations, rare grape varieties, etc.
After lunch at Le Chat in Cosne-sur-Loire, the delegation was welcomed by Antoine, from the Domaine du Bouchot in Saint-Andelain, for a tasting of his Sauvignon Blancs.
A huge thank you to all the estates and organisations that welcomed us.