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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Becoming a Winemaker: the interview!Duration: 1h15 - Price: €141 for 6 people Have you always dreamed of becoming a winegrower? Come and take part in a very special job interview in just one hour! Experience an escape game in the Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly wine cellar! Will you be able to put your collective talents and cunning to work for the Domaine? Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly covers around 20 hectares in the heart of the Chinon appellation in Touraine. The family comes from a long line of independent winegrowers dating back to the 15th century. The estate has opted for sustainable viticulture: agroecology, biodiversity, agroforestry and eco-grazing.
Cellar tour and wine tasting with aperitif board in EnglishDuration: 1 hour - Price: €29 for 2 persons A visit to the Cave de Vouvray is a real journey into the world of Vouvray. A journey in several stages, from vine to glass. Discover our new mediation space ‘Follow the Chenin’ where a sound and visual immersion in the world of cooperation awaits you. Follow our guide through 3 kilometres of troglodytic galleries where 6 million bottles are kept. He'll reveal the secrets of how our still and sparkling Vouvray wines are made. Your visit will end with a convivial tasting!
From vine to wine in englishDuration: 3h - Price: 40 € Do you know how to make a sweet wine, or a rosé and a red wine? What about the bubbles in a sparkling wine?... This complete wine experience at the heart of our family winery will allow you to discover the whole wine-making process, from grape to wine.
Themed tasting evening: IndiaDuration: 2h - Price: €25 Discover the secrets of food and wine pairing around the theme of Around the World! A journey through 5 continents awaits you. This evening will revolve around 5 appetizers paired with 5 wines, and will allow you to discover the secrets of food and wine pairing: the chef will reveal the secrets of preparation, and we'll take care of learning more about pairing.
