CLOS DES AUMONES

Located in Rochecorbon, just outside Tours, Clos des Aumônes is a 17-hectare estate situated on the hillsides of Vouvray, on the right bank of the Loire River. The vineyard, historically founded by the monks of Marmoutier in the 4th century, benefits from a particularly favorable southern exposure. Taken over in 2018 by Benoît Coulon, a trained oenologist, the estate is managed using sustainable agriculture with the ambition of revealing the full potential of Chenin Blanc. The soils range from clay-limestone, which imparts roundness and length, to clay-siliceous soils with flint, known as “perruches,” which lend freshness and finesse to the wines. Planted exclusively with Chenin, the estate produces a full range of Vouvray wines, including both sparkling and still varieties, from dry to sweet.