Château de Moncontour
Rue de Moncontour, 37210 Vouvray
« Château de Moncontour deploys its 130 hectares of vines in the heart of the Touraine wine region. The winery produces wines from two main appellations : Chinon and Vouvray. »
About the Winery
Château de Moncontour exemplifies the dedication of organic winemaking in the Loire Valley. This spanning 130 hectares property, driven by a passionate team, focuses on careful soil cultivation and the vibrant purity of the fruit. Careful vinification and patient maturation take place in spectacular troglodyte cellars carved deep into limestone bedrock, creating an ideal setting to elevate Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc across Chinon, Vouvray. During your visit, you will enjoy a warm, attentive cellar-door welcome complete with insightful explanations of the winemaking process and a guided tasting of the estate's vintages.
Visiting the Winery
Featured Wines
Château de Moncontour produces wines from two major appellations : Chinon and Vouvray. The vineyard is cultivated organically : no synthetic or insecticide treatment is used in the vines and the addition of sulfur during vinification is very limited. Château de Moncontour has received our "Superb wines" badge. This badge distinguishes wineries who produce very high quality wines, consistently … and praised by French wine critics.
Organic wine
Activities
Château de Moncontour requests a small fee for tasting wine on site. Château de Moncontour also offers additional activities around wine and winemaking such as a troglodyte cellar to visit, a wine museum, … The winery has received the Loire Valley Cellars of Excellence label which rewards the quality of its wine tasting experience and wine-related activities. Even if the winery will welcome you during the scheduled opening hours, it is always preferable to make an appointment. Enjoy your wine tasting at Château de Moncontour!