One of our favorite winery visits in all of France! Small, family operation that clearly takes…read morepride in what they do. We took the brief tour, then enjoyed an excellent tasting with charcuterie included. Bought a mixed case to ship home, as the prices are great value even with the freight added! We think the quality of wine stands alongside any in France.

Pierre and Bertrand Couly specializes in red wines from Chinon. They also sell some whites from…read moreother regions but we were there to try the reds All the grapes are Cab Franc but it was very interesting to taste the difference from the varying soil contents. About 100,000 bottles are produced each year and all their wine is aged in stainless steel We preferred the more full-bodied, mineral-based flavors but also enjoyed the lighter rosé and could easily recommend it as well. We purchased bottled while there but we're advised they can ship to the US, from a CA-based shipping company And as we were leaving, we were given a discount voucher for nearby Chateaux. Lovely stop!

We ended up getting bottles of everything we tried from their rosé to their sparkling cab…read morefranc....Chateau de Miniere is just that good! You can start your visit with a self-guided tour of the grounds and read about the history of the chateau. It's a lovely short stroll and surely helps build up the appetite for delicious wines We learned their wines are mostly Bourgueil except for their sparkling wines that cannot be labeled Bourgueil due to the "laws" of accreditation- they are labeled Vin de France All organic and aged in both steel and oak, we found the flavor notes and scents hit all our delights. In fact, the Vignes Centenaires de Minière was sold out except for magnums but we liked it so much we got 2! Can someone say overweight luggage fee? :-) They also ship to the US and use a VA based shipping company if you prefer to have them deliver. Super friendly staff and delicious wines - this was as good as it gets

From the owner: Winery located in the Loire Valley in the heart of Bourgueil appelation. Red, rosé and sparkling…read morewines 100% cabernet franc.