Located on the hillside north of Chinon’s Royal Fortress, the Champ du Pin (the Pinefield) vineyard was planted in the years 1943-44 and none of the vines have since been replaced. This makes it one of the oldest vineyards still producing AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) Chinon wine. 2019 marks the vineyard’s 75th anniversary.
Laid on a Turonian chalk subsoil or « tuffeau », the Champ du Pin vines benefit from a superficial layer of limestone and flint that soaks in the heat of the day to restitute it during the night.And whatever the weather, these vines always adapt to the climatic conditions thanks to the depth of their roots.