Lying on a massive block of tuffeau the shallow and chalky soil is made of small stones, sand and a little clay. With an exceptional climate in the South East of Saumur it is the best possible soil for Cabernet Franc in the Loire Valley.

Spreading over more than 1200 ha it produces approximately 6 million bottles of a red wine that has conquered the market within less than 30 years.

The colour can be ruby, purple and dark red, with violet glints when young.

Aromas are mostly in the category of red berries, with floral notes.

In the mouth we have a firm attack in accordance with the colour, then on soft, refined tannins one finds an irresistible, velvety suppleness which is quite typical of this wine, like the first sensations mixing the first floral notes with humus, moss and mushroom.

Cépage : Cabernet Franc
Particularité : Fondée en 1950, cette propriété implantée sur les meilleurs crus, marie avec succès la tradition de caves souterraines creusées dans le tuffeau à la modernité assurée par une batterie de cuves inox et une parfaite maîtrise des vinifications.
Dégustation et accords mets : La bouche ronde et élégante séduit par le grain fin de ses tannins nobles.

A region of transition both in terms of its climate and soils, the West of Touraine is under the influence of the ocean and is adapted to Chenin and Cabernet Franc, whereas the East is under a continental influence where Pinot Noir, Gamay and Chardonnay flourish. Soils are mostly made of clay, flint, chalks, alluvial sands, terrace gravels. This diversity allows the cultivation of all kinds of varieties.

- For whites: Chenin, Menu Pinot, Sauvignon, Chardonnay
- For reds: Gamay Beaujolais, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pinot d’Aunis, Cot, Grolleau, Pinot Gris, Gris Meunier.

Within this abundance of varieties the main appellations are Bourgueil, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueuil, Chinon, Touraine Sauvignon and Touraine Gamay.

Sharing origins with Beaujolais, moslty lying on flinty clays Touraine Gamay is especially adequate with roasted lard, saussages and ham.

It has inherited from Touraine a lively and light outline which go well with Loire, Cher or Atlantic fried fish.

In Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil and Bourgueil, the alluvions, sands and chalk fragments at the bottom of the slopes produce light and fruity wines which can be enjoyed from the first months of their existence which rarely lasts over three years.

Higher up on the slopes where tuffs are predominant wines get stronger. They take more time to mature, will reach extraordinary levels and will last longer.In Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil and Bourgueil, the alluvions, sands and chalk fragments at the bottom of the slopes produce light and fruity wines which can be enjoyed from the first months of their existence which rarely lasts over three years.

Higher up on the slopes where tuffs are predominant wines get stronger. They take more time to mature, will reach extraordinary levels and will last longer.

Cépage : Cabernet Franc
Particularité : « Le vin, c’est notre domaine » est la devise de M. Olivier. La maison Barré Frères partage cette idée et entretient avec la famille Olivier depuis de nombreuses années une relation de confiance sans faille. C’est donc tout naturellement que Barré Frères signe cette cuvée, mise en bouteille à la propriété.
Dégustation et accords mets : Le nez exprime des âromes de fruits mûrs. La bouche distinguée, aux tanins délicats est ronde et gourmande. Un vin flatteur, parfait sur un rôti au jus.

Cépage : Cabernet Franc
Particularité : Fondateur en 1921 de la célèbre maison Couly Dutheil, Baptiste Dutheil réserve l’exclusivité de cette cuvée à Barré Frères. Cette renommée batie sur une qualité de terroirs et une parfaite maîtrise des vinifications offre à ce vin le charme féminin de son appellation.
Dégustation et accords mets : Ce vin fin et élégant à la bouche souple, ronde et équilibré s’adaptera sur tout un repas, lui privilégiant viandes blanches et volailles.

In Chinon aswell the wine region can be visited in successive steps.

On the bottom terraces by the river, gravels and sands, with little clay produce supple and fruity wines, adorned with all their qualities from as early as spring.

Higher above are found more clay, less chalk and sand : the wines, while remaining very delicate and flattering take strength and some structure as they are both spring wines and wines for ageing.

At the very top on the plateau, in strong and heavy chalky clay soils grow "les Grands Chinons" whose structure and richness allow them to compete with their "Grand Cousins" from Bordeaux.

These delicate and aromatic wines are recommanded for entrées, pork and poultry meats. They will also accompany fish with more or less success. It is to be noted that due to the structure of its colour Chinon is recommanded for the elaboration of red wine sauces.

The strongest wines will accompany red meats, game and all types of cheese, and more especially the local goat cheeses.

Cépage : Pinot Noir
Particularité : L’étiquette actuelle reprend les armoiriesdatant de 1696, temoin de 12 générations de Reverdy installées et citées dans la région.. L’alliance tradition et modernité, les chais comptent parmi les plus modernes de l’appellation, donnent naissance à des vins « signatures » cités en exemple dans l’appellation.
Dégustation : Belle couleur griotte brillant et arômes frais et flatteurs de fruits rouges. L’ harmonie fruité boisé de ce vin lui confère une élégance hors pair.