Geographical Situation : Symbolic property of Anjou, the Chateau de Fesles was built in the XIth century at the top of the third
peak of the Val de Loire, overlooking the Layon river. The vineyard dates from the same period, and the
archives of the Chateau mention that the vineyard of Bonnezeaux is quoted in 1055 by the monks of Gué
du Berge. During the 12th century, the count of Anjou, Henri Plantagenet II takes the throne in England
and promotes the trade of Anjou wine. Over the centuries, the successive owners of the Chateau de
Fesles are aristocratic families, which maintain the Chateau and gradually develop the vineyard. It takes
until the second part of the XIXth century for a family of winemakers empassioned by wine, the Boivin
family, to acquire the property. For three generations, the Boivin family suffers many setbacks including
the terrible phylloxera, and therefore contributes widely in the increase of the vineyard, the improvement
of the techniques of vine growing and wine making, and in business development. Then the property is
completely restored in 1991 at the request of its owner at that time, Mr Gaston LENOTRE. Finally, one
thousand years after its creation, this unique and remarkable 50 Hectare domain is still advancing, thanks
to a partial conversion to organic farming begun by its present owner, the Family HELFRICH.
Sol : Limestone and shaley-clay
Vinification : Harvested when the maturation is perfect, there is a maceration of 3 weeks and a growing en lies during 6 months.
Color : Rather intense, ruby red
Nose : Expressive nose with slightly plant-like, developing into red berry aromas
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