The vineyard was established in the 14th century by the local monks and has been managed by Jean Claude and Daniele Coignard since 1972 and owned by them since 1989 – 2006 when they passed on their work to their daughter Clarisse and son Frederic.  Its 24 hectares are located in the Beaugeois area of the Loire Valley, between Angers and Saumur.  The estate is on a south facing slope exposing the vines to fantastic sunlight and wind offering the best quality grapes year on year.