Château de Moncontour

The Château Moncontour vineyard is one of the oldest in the Loire Valley. It belonged to the Archbishopric of Tours during the time of Saint Martin. It has always aroused passions, including that of Balzac, who proclaimed "Moncontour is my favourite!" in his letter to Madame Hanska. Today, the estate comprises around 130 hectares in the Vouvray, Crémant de Loire and... Read more

The Château Moncontour vineyard is one of the oldest in the Loire Valley. It belonged to the Archbishopric of Tours during the time of Saint Martin. It has always aroused passions, including that of Balzac, who proclaimed "Moncontour is my favourite!" in his letter to Madame Hanska. Today, the estate comprises around 130 hectares in the Vouvray, Crémant de Loire and Touraine appellations.