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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Tour of a cave wine cellar and tasting of vintage winesDuration: 1h30 - Price: €16 Step into this unique place and discover wines steeped in history and terroir. The troglodyte cellar of Domaine de la Chopinière du Roy, located in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, is home to unique vintages, carefully preserved in an authentic setting. After the tour and tasting of an old vintage, you’ll have the chance to sample the estate’s current cuvées, offering a great opportunity to compare aged wines with more recent ones. Discover our Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil wines, Bourgueil wines and Loire wines, typical of the region: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil 100% Cabernet Franc Bourgueil 100% Cabernet Franc Dry, aromatic Chenin Blanc Rosé dry and fruity Crémant de Loire White and Rosé These cuvées regularly win awards: Guide Hachette, Vignerons indépendants, Concours des Ligiers.
Dégustation vins et fromages au Château de NitrayDuration: 1h30 - Price: €35 The cheese and wine tasting event at Château de Nitray promises to be an exceptional experience for all wine and cheese lovers! Located in the heart of the magnificent Loire Valley, the château is a beautifully preserved Renaissance masterpiece surrounded by vineyards. After a self-guided tour of the grounds, you’ll have the pleasure of discovering a selection of seasonal cheeses from Rodolphe Le Meunier, a Fromager Meilleur Ouvrier de France, as well as their subtle pairings with the estate’s wines at sunset among the vineyards. Geoffrey will guide guests through the tasting, from each wine-and-cheese pairing to insights into the art of food and wine pairing. This tasting experience at Château de Nitray promises to be an unforgettable experience that combines history, culture, and gastronomy. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, a cheese lover, or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, this event is for you.
Guided tour and tasting in FrenchDuration: 1h30 - Price: from €16 When stone tells the story of wine... Troglo Degusto invites you to lose track of time in the heart of thousand-year-old underground galleries. From the formation of the rock to the present day, discover the extraction of tuffeau stone, the stories of the men who shaped these places, as well as unusual features, anecdotes and historical facts. A true journey through time, blending heritage, pleasure and conviviality, followed by a tasting of four wines (or juices) from the Domaine des Tabourelles.
