The storey
Dug from the 10th century under the fortress of Chinon, these cellars are a unique place where the spirit of Rabelais still resonates. The mill tower (located at the far west of Fort du Coudray) overlooks the entrance. In the middle, there are 2 remarkable wells directly connecting these cellars to the fortress. The first one is a stone extraction well, and the second one is a water well with a total depth of 96 metres!

Breeding
It's in this magical universe that the wines slowly improve in peace thanks to a perfect humidity and a constant temperature of 12°.
The great vintages of Château de la Bonnelière are aged in demi-muids for 12 to 36 months.

The tasting
In this extraordinary place where wine takes on its full essence, visitors can taste all the vintages of the estate. We'll tell you about the history of these cellars, how we use them, and their secrets.