Tasting of AOC Chinon wines by the Vienne river
Les Vignerons dans la Ville is an annual oenological event held every April in Chinon, on the shaded promenades of Docteurs-Mattraits along the Vienne river. This event brings together about sixty AOC Chinon estates for a day of tastings of the new vintage, ahead of its official release. Visitors can meet the winemakers, discover the latest vintages of red, rosé, and white wines from the appellation, participate in tasting workshops, visit the Caves Painctes, and enjoy a local producers' market with musical entertainment.
Les Vignerons dans la Ville is the major spring event for the AOC Chinon appellation. Every year in April, Chinon winemakers take over the Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits, shaded alleys along the Vienne river, for an exceptional day of tastings and meetings at the foot of the royal fortress of Chinon.
The event brings together about sixty estates from the AOC Chinon appellation, offering visitors a comprehensive overview of the richness and diversity of the Chinon vineyards. It's a unique opportunity to taste the new vintage of red, rosé, and white wines, mainly from the cabernet franc grape variety, ahead of its release, and to discover the different expressions of this exceptional Loire terroir.
Les Vignerons dans la Ville is above all a moment of direct interaction between producers and the public. The winemakers share their passion, explain their working methods, and introduce the specificities of their plots. Tasting workshops are offered to deepen the understanding of Chinon wines, and the Caves Painctes, famous troglodyte galleries immortalized by Rabelais, open their doors to visitors.
A local producers' market accompanies the event, offering gastronomic specialties from the Touraine region. Musical entertainment punctuates the day, creating a festive and friendly atmosphere by the Vienne river. The event runs from 10 am to 6:30 pm, and the tasting glass is available for €8.
The Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits site offers a remarkable setting, between the banks of the Vienne river and the imposing silhouette of the royal fortress of Chinon. This popular promenade for locals is transformed for one day into an open-air wine exhibition, combining oenological discovery with heritage charm.
17th edition of Les Vignerons dans la Ville in Chinon, tastings of AOC Chinon wines by the Vienne river.
The 17th edition of Les Vignerons dans la Ville will be held in April 2026 on the Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits in Chinon. Winemakers from AOC Chinon will present the 2025 vintage with tastings, workshops, musical entertainment, and a producers' market.
Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits, 37500 Chinon.
From 10 am to 6:30 pm.
Tasting glass: €8.
Syndicat des Vins de Chinon. Website: chinon.com
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Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits
Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits, 37500 Chinon