Domaine Charles Joguet
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UnclaimedA Chinon wine estate founded in 1957 by Charles Joguet, owned by the Genet family since 1985 and certified organic in 2016.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Domaine Charles Joguet is a wine estate in the heart of Chinon, founded by Charles Joguet in 1957 and belonging to the Genet family since 1985. It covers 30 ha of Cabernet Franc and 2 ha of Chenin Blanc. The estate was a forerunner of plot-by-plot vinification, adapting vinification and maturing to each terroir's potential. It gradually transitioned to organic farming from 2008 and received official certification in 2016. In 2020, taster and journalist Michel Bettane described it as "the best domain of Chinon".
History
Domaine Charles Joguet was founded by Charles Joguet in 1957 in the heart of Chinon. The estate belonged to the Genet family from 1985. It was a forerunner of plot-by-plot vinification, adapting vinification and maturing to the potential of each terroir. A study of the terroirs was carried out by Mr Morlat of INRA in Angers, with a gradual transition to organic farming from 2008 and official certification in 2016. In 2020, taster and journalist Michel Bettane praised the quality of the estate's wines and called it "the best domain of Chinon".
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A Chinon estate known for plot-by-plot vinification and organic farming, described in 2020 as "the best domain of Chinon".
Rosé 2023
Rosé wine, AOP Chinon, organic farming, Cabernet Franc at 13.5% vol.
Silenes 2020
Red wine, AOP Chinon, organic farming, Cabernet Franc at 12.5% vol.
Amateur Box Set 2011
Box set containing 2 x Les Varennes du Grand Clos 2011, 2 x Clos du Chêne vert 2011 and 2 x Clos de la Dioterie 2011, 75 cl each.
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