These vineyards owe their origins to the creation of numerous abbeys in the region. The construction of the Cistercian Roche Abbey in Myennes and the Bishop of Auxerre’s castle in Cosne-sur-Loire stimulated local wine production. In addition, the Château de Gien was inhabited by the Count of Gien and the future King Charles VII. This contributed significantly to the development of the vineyards, which strived to quench the thirst of the lords and kings.
