Founded in 1850, Le Logis de la Bouchardiere is currently on its sixth generation in the same family, number six being Bruno, who joined his father, Serge, in 1990. The domaine farms 55 hectares, mostly on the hillsides above the communes of Cravant, Chinon and Panzoult (all on the river Vienne, just south of the Loire itself). Winemaking here is very traditional, in that all the wines (except the rose) pass through wood at some stage in their elevage. Probably one of the best domaines in the appellation. (NT 03/11/16)