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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Dégustation de vin commentée avec visite du chai et caveDuration: 1h00 - Price: €8 Visit our vineyard in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil for an immersive tour of our winery and cellar, discovering our winemaking expertise. Throughout the tour, trace the history of the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation, following in the footsteps of our ancestor Adrien Ory, the appellation's founder. The tour concludes with a guided tasting of our wines, a reflection of our terroir and family heritage: Red wine from Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Red wine from Bourgueil Dry and aromatic white wine from the IGP Val de Loire Dry and fruity Bourgueil rosé wine Crémant de Loire White and Rosé
Guided tour and tasting in EnglishDuration: 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.
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.
Guided Wine TastingDuration: 1h - Price: €12 Located 45 km from Tours, Château Minière, a Bourgueil vineyard committed to environmentally friendly viticulture, offers wine tastings in its cellar. Discover the organic and biodynamic wines from these two estates: Château de Minière and Château de Suronde. From great Chenins to century-old vines, Crémant de Loire and, of course, an iconic red sparkling wine: each wine tasted will be described and explained to you for a rich and comprehensive wine tourism experience.
