Before we joined the VVR, we headed to Château Moncontour, built by Charles VII in the 15th century, and easily visible on the brow of the hill overlooking the Loire river. Bought by Christian Feray, a former surgeon turned turned vigneron, the estate has 130 hectares of vineyards in the surrounding region of Vouvay producing white, red and sparkling wines.
The estate bottles under the Château Moncontour label as well as those of its other vineyards including Château de Coudray Montpensier and Château Montfort. In the UK, its wines are imported by Liberty Wines while a selection are also stocked in Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.
