Marc Plouzeau

Marc Plouzeau is one of Chinon's most prolific—and talented—winemakers. Thanks to the will of two generations, his family restored Chinon's Château de la Bonnelière to its once-noble status, as well as its original vocation: vineyards and wine.

In 1976, Pierre Plouzeau bought the family property, renovated the castle and replanted the vineyards. In 1989, a modern winery was born, along with a wine: "Chinon Château de la Bonnelière."

Pierre's son, Marc, took over the domain in 1999, continuing to develop, going fully organic, and perfecting the cellar. We're privileged to carry several Plouzeau cuvées from top-notch parcels, all offering outstanding quality and value.

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  • $20.00

    Red wine. Chinon, Loire Valley, France. Organic. 100% Cabernet Franc. Very solid, reveling a nicely roasted wood note. Les Cornuelles has a very clear and fruity sour cherry aroma with discreet tar aromas; it indicates a lovey purity and elegance. The wine is medium-bodied, racy and silky textured, a really fresh, yet just ripe Cabernet Franc with sour cherry, black berry and floral flavors in the finish.

  • $25.00

    White wine. Chinon, Loire Valley, France. Organic. 100% Chenin Blanc. A deep and intense bouquet of ripe fruits. Full-bodied, complex and elegant on the palate, with lovely creaminess and mineral tension, this is a well structured, pure and persistent Chenin Blanc with remarkable balance and elegance. The finish is long, fresh, and salty. This is a great wine to pair with creamier cheeses, and lighter fish dishes, like sole meuniére.

  • $17.00
    Sparkling wine. Chinon, Loire Valley, France. Organic. 100% Cabernet Franc. "Marc Plouzeau’s 'Perles Fines' Rosé Pétillant is a lovely wine, showing more elegance on the nose and palate than the 'Perle Sauvage' version. The bouquet shows lovely cabernet franc character in its mix of white cherries, a touch of tangerine, currant leaf, lovely soil tones and a bit of smokiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, crisp and very nicely balanced, with frothy mousse, a good core and nice length and grip on the vibrant finish. A tasty bottle of sparkling cabernet franc, with plenty of elegance." — 88 Points, John Gilman, View from the Cellar #59 (Sept./Oct. 2015)
  • $18.00

    Sparkling wine. Chinon, Loire Valley, France. Organic. 100% Cabernet Franc. Made with grapes harvested at full maturity, and vinified naturally. Pale pink. A delicate nose with aromas of fresh raspberry and strawberry. On the palate, clear, pure, fresh flavors of red berry, with notes of crushed strawberry and a floral undertone.

  • $18.00

    Sparkling wine. Chinon, Loire Valley, France. Organic. 100% Chenin Blanc. A lovely natural sparkling wine with a stunning gold color. The nose is complex and powerful, with aromas of hazelnut and brioche. On the palate, incredibly light and delicate bubbles give way to layers of aromas and flavors. The finish is sweet. A real joy.

  • $15.00

    Red wine. Chinon, Loire Valley, France. Organic. 100% Cabernet Franc. Les Lisons is a single 3-hectare parcel of vines located on the southern slopes of Ligre. This wine displays the clean, precise character of a great terroir of the left bank of Chinon. Very careful harvesting by hand allows a wine with silky tannin and great elegance.

  • $15.00

    White wine. Touraine, Loire Valley, France. Organic. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. This citrus-colored wine offers a very clear, elegant and fragrant bouquet of floral aromas, along with discreet flavors of citrus and grapefruits. On the palate, this wine is not just light and weightless, but also seriously intense and structured. The finish is pure, fresh and mineral, mouthwateringly salty and full of finesse and tender grip. A beautiful Touraine with so much character, lightness and finesse.

  • $13.00

    White wine. Touraine, Loire Valley, France. Organic. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. From chalky, flinty soils along the Cher, Marc Plouzeau has crafted a 2016 Touraine Sauvignon redolent of white peach and passion fruit; lean and quite dense; but finishing with refreshing juiciness, a saline tang, and hints of cherry pit and pistachio. Enjoy it over the next 12-15 months.