About Plou & Fils
A family that has farmed vines in Charge, on the Loire bank 5 km upstream of Amboise, since 1508, now 23 generations in and working 102 hectares. Visitors get a free self-guided vineyard walk of about 45 minutes, a short guided tour of the troglodyte caves (about 20 minutes) and a guided tasting of white, rose, red and sparkling Touraine wines in the new chai. Direct-sale prices and a young family member usually behind the counter.
Visitors single out since 1508, free vineyard walk, direct-sale prices. The wines to look for are Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cot. The estate dates from 1508.
Visiting
Walk-ins welcome. About 2 hours 15 minutes from central Paris to Vouvray on the A10 (about 230 km); Amboise is 15 minutes further along the north bank.
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