Interview: Sébastien du Petit Thouars, Vice President of the Chinon AOC

Leading up to a recent trip to Chinon, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sébastien du Petit Thouars, Vice President of the Chinon AOC.

In the interview, we discuss ALL things Chinon, including the early impressions of the 2023 vintage, other recent vintages as well as a lively discussion on the ability of the reds from Chinon to age well, the Vignerons Dans La Ville consumer event which takes place int he region every April, Chinon Rosé, Chinon’s most famous son François Rabelais and what defines the Rabelaisien spirit, some of the biggest misconceptions about the Chinon region, wine tourism, organic viticulture and winemaking in Chinon, what does the future look like for the Chinon region in 10 to 20 years time, wine styles and consumer education, and much more.

Available to watch on YouTube with time stamps for easy navigation.