Wine & Gastronomy
It’ not by chance that Tours has been awarded the title of International City of Gastronomy… Drawn by its lovingly handed-down and maintained culinary heritage, a group of academics decided to locate here in order to observe and promote French cookery practices. Acquaint yourself with our selection of producers, tasting locations and restaurants, to wake up your taste buds and savour Touraine!
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From vine to wineDuration : 3h00 - Price : 40 € Immerse yourself for a few hours in a working family winery. It's a complete tour, from the grapes and vines to the glass of wine, that Myriam offers on this guided tour.
Introduction to blending Madras curryThursday 5 December - Duration: 1h30 - Price: €19 Step through the doors of the Villa Rabelais and let yourself be transported by the flavours of the world offered by Terre Exotique, specialist in spices from near and far. We invite you to join a specialist for a unique tasting experience based around peppers and spices. Discover the origins and particularities of the precious spices that make up the famous Madras curry, and learn how to make this emblematic Indian blend. You'll be able to sublimate your best recipes with your own creations.
Wine day in TouraineDuration : 1d - Price : from 150 € During an Œnological Day in Touraine, learn about and taste the wines of a Touraine appellation. Take part in a wine knowledge workshop covering the history and culture of wine, grape varieties and vintages, ending with a tasting session. Continue with a local meal at the winemaker's or restaurant, with a wine and food pairing. Finally, you'll round off the day with a visit to the winery and a comparative tasting at the winemaker's. Meeting point : -Saturday June 1st for the Bourgueil appellation: 10:00 am at the Maison des vins de Bourgueil, 18 Pl. de l'Église, 37140 Bourgueil. Saturday, September 28, Chinon appellation: 10:00 am at Cave de la Sybille, 2 rue des bergeronnettes, Les Villeseaux Lieu-dit, 37220 Panzoult. Saturday, October 12, Chinon appellation: 10:00 am, Maison des vins du Véron, 14 Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 37420 Beaumont-en-Véron. Saturday, December 7, Vouvray/Montlouis appellation: appointment at the winery. Location communicated by the service provider 15 days before the event.
Festive bubbles and cheese tastingThursday 19 December - Duration: 1h30 - Price: from €24.90 Join us for a festive evening dedicated to the pleasures of the senses, in perfect harmony between sparkling wines and fine cheeses. In a warm and elegant atmosphere, we invite you to discover a carefully chosen selection of bubbles from the Loire and beyond, organically grown and naturally vinified. Come and taste, and get inspired for your Christmas table or other end-of-year celebrations with friends and family. On the programme: Sparkling wines: taste a variety of artisan cuvées from demanding estates committed to living wines. Each bottle reflects the expertise of the winemakers, with delicate bubbles and irresistible freshness; Cheese pairings: to accompany these sparkling wines, we offer a range of festive cheeses, such as a Chinon goat's cheese with figs, honey and walnuts, a Brie de Meaux AOP stuffed with roasted cranberries, five-berry pepper and roasted almonds, and a Brillat-Savarin stuffed with chestnuts and hazelnuts. All have been meticulously selected to bring out the best of the wines' aromas and offer a balanced combination of flavours; To finish on a sweet note, savour a Tours nougat from the VANDEPUY bakery.
