A bold new story in the heart of the Loire Valley with RAB

In 2021, Thydha and Nicolas Gonnin made a life-changing decision: to leave everything behind and dedicate themselves to their passion for wine. They took over 5 hectares of old, organically certified vines in Cravant-les-Côteaux, right in the heart of the AOC Chinon, and founded Vignoble du RAB.

FULLY COMMITED TO NATURE

No tricks, no additives—just honest work. The vines are cultivated using traditional, organic methods, with minimal intervention. All grapes are hand-harvested to ensure quality and purity of expression.

WHAT DOES “RAB” MEAN ?

👉 Raisins À Boire – “Grapes to Drink”: natural wines with no additives
👉 A nod to the extra helping at the canteen – friendly and generous
👉 Rabelais, the iconic writer from Chinon, and a symbol of joyful indulgence

A FOCUSED & AUTHENTIC RANGE

Red, rosé, and pétillant naturel—wines that are sincere, approachable, and already beloved by local enthusiasts. Ideal for markets looking for true terroir-driven, natural wines with personality

🍇 A fresh Loire winery worth exploring!

RAB WINE LIST

REDS

Chinon

DRY RED WINE | GRAVEL & SANDY SOILS | CABERNET FRANC | NATURAL VINIFICATION & NO SO2 ADDED

Chinon Coteaux

DRY RED WINE | CLAYS , LIMESTONES & FLINT | NATURAL VINIFICATION IN OAK BARREL

Chinon Libre

DRY RED WINE | CLAYS & LIMESTONES | NATURAL VINIFICATION WITHOUT PUMP-OVERS & PUNCH DOWN & NO SO2 ADDED

ROSÉ

Gueule d’Amour

DRY ROSÉ DE SAIGNÉE WINE | GRAVEL & SANDY SOILS | CABERNET FRANC | NATURAL VINIFICATION

WHITES

Interlude

DRY WHITE WINE | CLAY, SILT & LIMESTONE (TUFFEAU) | CHENIN | NATURAL VINIFICATION & NO SO2 ADDED

Grabuge

SKIN CONTACT | CLAY, SILT & LIMESTONE (TUFFEAU) | SAUVIGNON | NATURAL VINIFICATION & NO SO2 ADDED

SPARKLING

Le Soleil des Voyous NV

DRY SPARKLING | UNFILTRED | GROLLEAU| VIN DE FRANCE | PETILLANT NATUREL

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