Located in the picturesque wine-growing hamlet of Saint-Louans, Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly farms some 20 hectares in the Chinon appellation. Pierre and Bertrand produce wines of great character, and offer tours and tastings directly at the estate. But father and son are also keen gamers, and welcome visitors to take part in a most... original escape game. Escape games, life-size role-playing games that are very popular in France, are built around a range of themes. Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly offers the first 100% oenological escape game! A unique experience awaits you in the heart of the wonderful Loire Valley.
Familiar with the world of gaming, the estate is also a partner in the Élixir d'Or, the world's largest wine-themed treasure hunt. Equipped with a parchment, participants are invited to solve 6 wine-related riddles from home, with the aim of finding the location in France where the Count of Saint-Germain's chest is buried. The prize is a wine cellar worth 100,000 euros, featuring some of France's finest vintages, including bottles of wine from Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly!
Pierre & Bertrand Couly, a family estate rooted in the Chinon region
Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly is located in Saint-Louans, a stone's throw from the Indre-et-Loire commune of Chinon. This picturesque hamlet on the banks of the Vienne enjoys ideal conditions for growing vines, with tuffeau soils typical of the Loire Valley and hillsides that take full advantage of the sun's rays.
Pierre and Bertrand Couly, father and son, perpetuate a winegrowing heritage that dates back to the 15th century. The family history blends with the exceptional character of the terroir to create the grand crus of the Chinon appellation. As a reminder, this terroir was recognized for its exceptional value as early as 1942.
At Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly, the emblematic grape varieties of Chinon - Cabernet Franc for the reds and Chenin Blanc for the whites - are meticulously cultivated. The grapes are harvested by hand to select the best bunches. Fermentation takes place in wooden and stainless steel vats. From vine cultivation to bottling, respect for nature and terroir guides every stage in the transformation of grape juice into wine. In fact, the estate has been awarded the HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) label for its use of techniques to care for local biodiversity.
Today, the estate offers tours of the vineyards and cellars, and of course, tastings of red, rosé and white wines, crémant rosé and grape juice. You can also take part in workshops focusing on the senses and the work of the vine. The discovery of this fabulous estate and prestigious terroir also includes a range of fun activities.
At Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly, an escape game on the theme of oenology
Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly is now offering rides on gyropods and electric scooters through the vineyards. A great opportunity to discover the wonderful landscapes of the Chinon region and learn more about the history of the appellation. Enjoyment is essential at the domaine.
Now it's setting itself apart by offering the first 100% oenological escape game! Fun and games occupy an important place in society. Pierre and Bertrand understand this, and that's why they took part in l'Élixir d'or, a worldwide treasure hunt on the theme of wine, history and French heritage. A key player in wine tourism in Touraine, the domaine invites wine lovers and gamers at heart to take part in the oenological escape game Become a winemaker: the interview!
The principle is simple: participants join the winemaking cellar for 1 hour to take part in a job interview unlike any other. In this life-size game, you'll have to think collectively and use your wits to convince Pierre and Bertrand Couly to join their team. The aim is to escape from a cellar controlled by artificial intelligence. With riddles to solve, wine tasting and padlocks to open, families and groups of friends are expected to take part in this atypical escape game. What's more, no knowledge of wine is required. See you soon at Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly!
