Chateau Moncontour

Château Moncontour occupies an elevated position on a ridge overlooking the Loire River within Vouvray's heart, a 15th-century estate with a winery dug into the hillside that dates back to the 4th century. Since Christian Feray acquired the Château in 1994, the vineyard has benefited from over 25 years of stewardship by winemaker Jérôme Loisy, positioning it at the forefront of the Vouvray renaissance. What sets Château Moncontour apart is its commitment to thoroughly modern expressions: fresh, racy wines defined by ripe orchard fruit, made across both dry and sparkling ranges that reflect contemporary winemaking without sacrificing the estate's historic character.

About Château Moncontour

The estate encompasses a substantial 130 hectares of vineyard land positioned within one of the Loire Valley's most significant terroirs. The soil here is chalky and clay-like, providing the mineral backbone that defines the wine's character. Loisy's dry wine production employs regular lees stirring and malolactic fermentation conducted within oak vessels, yielding a wine with substantial depth and a rounded character that harmonises Chenin Blanc's natural acidity with developed complexity.

The Vouvray Brut represents the sparkling side of the estate's production. Made using the traditional méthode champenoise, this wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, then spends a year resting on its deposit before disgorgement. The slow, gentle pressing of the grapes and careful selection of free-run and first-press juice ensures only the finest material enters fermentation. Temperature-controlled fermentation at 17–18°C over three weeks preserves the vibrant fruit character while developing the refined complexity that defines the final expression. This combination of traditional technique and modern precision gives the Brut its distinctive balance of fruit intensity and refreshing acidity.

Château Moncontour Wines in Our Collection

The 2025 Vouvray Sec (90 points, Vivino 3.9) is the dry expression you'll reach for with food or as an aperitif. Made from Chenin Blanc, it delivers tropical and balanced character—the result of oak ageing and malolactic fermentation that rounds out the wine while preserving Vouvray's signature mineral edge. The NV Vouvray Brut offers sparkling versatility across occasions: it earned 87 points, with individual scores of 88 from Wine Enthusiast, 89 from Tom Cannavan, and 85 from Jancis Robinson. Complex and traditional in style, the Brut works equally well as an aperitif, at celebration, or alongside food. Both wines showcase the estate's philosophy of modern winemaking rooted in Vouvray's historic terroir, giving you reliable quality across dry and sparkling categories.

Food Pairing

The Vouvray Sec's substantial, well-structured palate pairs well with seafood, shellfish, and delicate fish dishes prepared with butter or cream sauces. Its mineral acidity cuts through richer preparations, making it ideal with seared scallops or lobster bisque. The Vouvray Brut's vibrant acidity and refined fruit work as an all-purpose sparkling option: serve it with charcuterie, soft cheeses, or lighter appetisers, or as an aperitif on its own.

Who owns and runs Château Moncontour?

Christian Feray, a surgeon, bought the Château in 1994 after coveting it since childhood. Winemaker Jérôme Loisy has worked there for over 25 years, crafting the estate's modern, fresh expressions of Vouvray.

Where does the Vouvray Sec come from?

It is sourced from a unique parcel in Rochecorbon, west of Vouvray. The vines are 10–45 years old, planted in chalky, clay-like soil. The wine is aged in oak barrels with lees stirring and malolactic fermentation.

How is the Vouvray Brut made?

Using the traditional méthode champenoise: grapes are pressed slowly and gently, fermented in temperature-controlled tanks at 17–18°C, then aged 12 months on lees in bottle before disgorgement for refined, vibrant character.

Who makes Château Moncontour wines?

Winemaker Jérôme Loisy has led Château Moncontour for over 25 years since Christian Feray acquired the 15th-century estate in 1994. The château overlooks the Loire River in Vouvray's heart.

What style of wine does Château Moncontour make?

Château Moncontour makes Chenin Blanc-based dry and sparkling wines. The 2025 Vouvray Sec is tropical and balanced (90 points), while the NV Vouvray Brut, made by méthode champenoise, is complex and traditional (87 points).

How much does Château Moncontour wine cost?

Château Moncontour wines range between £16.05 and £16.45. The 2025 Vouvray Sec is £16.05 and the NV Vouvray Brut is £16.45.