The Winery Les Doulinieres of Chinon of Loire Valley

Discovering the wine region of Chinon

The wine region of Chinon is located in the region of Touraine of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marc Brédif or the Château de Saint Louans produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chinon are Cabernet franc, Chenin blanc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chinon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, eucalyptus or orange and sometimes also flavors of cola, fig or game.

In the mouth of Chinon is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 290 estates and châteaux in the of Chinon, producing 865 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chinon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).