I have followed Damien Laureau from a distance, exchanged messages with him on a couple of occasions.
One of Damien's wines, the Roche aux Moines 2008 is part of Jancis Robinson's picks in Revived Savennieres (FT Week End, Sept 11).
His US importer Jon-David Headrick Selections (with a strong focus on Loire Valley wines) shares a visit they made to this down to earth winemaker last winter.
Chenin Blanc is the one and only grape planted in the Savennieres appellation.
Bertrand of Wine Terroirs wrote a Detailed profile of Damien in August 2009.