Full day wine tour with lunch at the winery : Vouvray&Chinon
ID: GYG609277-1023553
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Embark on a full day wine tour, featuring a lovely "Farm to table" style lunch at the winery, and discover three wines estates, in Vouvray, Bourgueil and Chinon with a passionate expert guide.
As a small group of a maximum of 8 people, you'll explore three wine estates with your local expert guide and have the opportunity to taste a variety of wines from the region.
After leaving Tours, we'll head towards the Vouvray area, to visit a first wine estate. There, we'll take a stroll through the vineyards while your guide shares insights into the geography, soil composition, terroir, and wine making process. You'll have the chance to visit the incredible wine cellar, carved directly into the tuffeau stone. During the visit, you'll taste a selection of typical Vouvray wines, including dry, semi-dry, and sparkling varieties, paired with local cheeses.
Afterward, we'll head over to a family-owned Château wine estate in the Bourgueil region. You'll get to tour the vineyards and winery, and you will enjoy another wine tasting session, featuring a range of red and white wines sourced from various terroirs.
Following that, you'll enjoy lunch at the same Bourgueil wine estate, indulging in a delightful "Gastronomic Picnic with a stunning view of the surrounding vines. You'll appreciate the chef's commitment to using locally-sourced ingredients, embracing a "zero-kilometer" philosophy.
Then, we’ll make our way to one last wine estate within the Chinon “appellation” area. Here, you'll have the opportunity to explore an organic vineyard, along with the unique cellar painstakingly dug by the winemaker over three decades. You'll be treated to an extensive tasting of their organic red wines, perfectly paired with local charcuteries.
Ultimately, you will have the occasion to enjoy some free time to wander around the quaint city of Chinon.
Throughout the transfers between locations, you'll have the opportunity to admire the beautiful Loire landscapes through the windows of our comfortable chauffeured Mercedes minivan.
At around 6:30 pm, your guide will return you to Tours.
Highlights
- Visit three Loire Valley wines estates in Vouvray, Bourgueil and Chinon areas
- Enjoy a full day tour with commentary tailored to your wine knowledge
- Taste up to 20 red, white and sparkling wines, paired with local delicacies
- Explore two different wine cellars dug in the local stone.
- Savor a wonderful local meal surrounded by the vines
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At the intersection of Boulevard Heurteloup and rue Bernard Palissy.
The guide will be waiting outside the van and will be wearing a jacket with the VinoLoire logo on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.