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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From vine to wineDuration: 3h - Price: €40 Immerse yourself for a few hours in a working family winery. It's a complete tour, from the grapes and vines to the glass of wine, that Myriam offers on this guided tour.
Soirée dégustation à thème : Vieux millésimesDuration: 2h - Price: €50 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.
From vine to wine in englishDuration: 3h - Price: €40 Myriam offers you a comprehensive tour with this guided visit: from grapes and vines to a glass of wine, immersing you for a few hours in a working family wine estate. A guided walk through the vineyard, followed by a visit to the winery (vats and presses) and the troglodyte cellar.
Troglodyte cellar tour and old vintagesDuration: 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 exploring the cellar and tasting some old vintages, you’ll have the chance to sample the estate’s current cuvées, offering a great opportunity to compare aged wines with more recent ones. 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.
