Maison Darragon Les Tuffes Vouvray Chenin Blanc

Pierre Darragon, along with his daughter Christelle Darragon and her spouse David Charbonnier, continue the tradition of winemaking in the Darragon family, now in its ninth generation. The estate boasts vineyards spanning 40 hectares in the Loire Valley's Touraine region. While their winemaking facilities are new and modern, their old cellars dug into the rock caves are located in the Vouvray vineyards. Chenin Blanc is the estate's main grape variety, well-suited to this region where limestone and clay dominate the soil. The mild climate nurtures grapes that achieve a balanced ripeness, offering adequate sweetness along with fine acidity. From their various plots, the family produces sparkling Vouvray as well as dry, off-dry, and sweet white wines depending on the vintage. The cultivation of their vines and winemaking practices adhere to sustainable principles. Darragon's wines have garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and the public, with local residents forming an important part of their customer base.