- The Winery
- Address: 257 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026
- Telephone: 212-222-4866
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 12-9 PM.
Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc.
Region: France> Loire Valley> Touraine> Poitou.
Notes: Certified Biodynamic, RAW wine, wild yeast, fernented in cement tank, aged in neutral oak, no sulfites added.
Description: The Domaine de la Garrelière was once owned by the Duke of Richelieu, nephew of Cardinal Jean-Armand du Plessis. The winery was built in 1850, and the cellar, designed for aging wines in barrels, dates back to 1645. In 1973, Pierre Plouzeau, a wine merchant in Chinon, wishing to expand his Chinon vineyard, fell in love with the estate, which was for sale, and decided to buy it. In 1985, François, son of Pierre Plouzeau, decided to take over the Domaine de la Garrelière and set up as a winemaker.