Duration : 1j - Price : 220 euros
Guided wine-tour to discover the exceptional diversity of Loire Valley wines with a local passionate guide from VinoLoire Wine tour company. This day tour include visits in great vineyards but also a gastronomic Pic-Nic in the vineyard (or at the winery) made from local products in a farm to table spirit.
9:00 am: Departure from the tourist office in Tours. Transport in a comfy and fully equipped Mercedes minivan.
Visit in Vouvray vineyard
- Start your day with a first stop in the vineyard to learn about the vine-grower work
- Visit of an impressive rock hewn cellar used to age sparkling wine called “Méthode traditionnelle”
- Taste a large range of white and sparkling wines from a family estate in Vouvray
- This first will be paired with local cheeses (goat, sheep, cow cheeses, ...)
Visit in Bourgueil vineyard
- Visit a second winery working organically
- Enjoy the visit of this very different family estate
- Learn more about Bourgueil red wines and the different style of Cabernet Franc produce in this area
Gastronomic Pic-Nic in the vineyard
- Enjoy your Pic Nic in the heart of the vineyard (or at the winery)
- Meal prepared by a Chef using only local products : “Farm to table” style lunch
- Other wines from Bourgueil are included
- On your way, discover the quaint town of Chinon
Visit in Chinon vineyard
- Explore an outstanding underground cellar
- Very unique place made with "passion and heart"
- Taste a range of organic red and rosé wines from Chinon
- Wine tasting could be paired with other local products (charcuteries, rillons, ...)
Around 6:30pm: Drop off at Tours tourist office
Price include
- Transport in a confortable minivan from the tourist office in Tours
- English speaking and passionate wine expert
- A minimum of 3 different winery visited
- Extensive tastings in Red / White / Sparkling wines, Local products discovery (cheeses, rillettes, rillons, ...)
- A gastronomic Pic-Nic in the vineyard from a local restaurant
Practical informations
Departure from 2 persons.
Service accompanied by an expert guide vine and wine in French or English.
In case of impossibility of visit on Montlouis-sur-Loire an identical service will be carried out on Vouvray.
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure and present your voucher at VinoLoire Wine tour.