Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour in Vouvray and Montlouis
ID: GYG611045-1023834
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Join us for a delightful morning wine tour departing from the city of Tours. Explore the Vouvray and Montlouis wines, along with other regional varieties, accompanied by a passionate expert guide.
As a small group of a maximum of 8 people, you'll explore two wine estates with your local expert guide and have the opportunity to taste a variety of wines from the region. This tour provides a perfect introduction to Loire Valley wines!
After leaving Tours, we'll head towards the Vouvray area, specifically to Domaine Le Capitaine. There, we'll take a stroll through the vineyards while your guide shares insights into the geography, soil composition, terroir, and winemaking process. You'll have the chance to visit the incredible wine cellar, carved directly into the tuffeau stone in the 11th century. During the visit, you'll taste a selection of typical Vouvray wines, including dry, semi-dry, and sparkling varieties, paired with local cheeses.
Next, we'll proceed to Montlouis-sur-Loire, where we'll visit Maison Laudacius. Your guide will lead you on a tour of the picturesque cave-dwelling winery, followed by an extensive tasting of Montlouis wines, as well as red wines from other parts of the Loire Valley such as Chinon, Bourgueil, and Touraine Chenonceau, accompanied by local charcuterie.
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 12:30, your guide will return you to Tours.
Highlights
- Take as stroll through the vineyards while learning about the art of winemaking
- Discover an impressive rock-hewn wine cellar excavated in the 11th century
- Enjoy the pairing of wines with local cheeses and other delicacies
- Taste up to 15 wines from Vouvray, Montlouis and other parts of the Loire Valley
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.
