Loire Valley: Vouvray Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

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ID: GYG248692-431007
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Country: France

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Delve into the daily life of a family winery in AOC Vouvray, at the heart of the Loire Valley. Learn about vine-growing and wine-making, then taste a range of wines served with local food.
Head to the quaint village of Chançay, at the heart of AOC Vouvray to meet your guide, the wife of the winemaker at the family-owned winery you'll be touring. Hear about the history of a winery owned by your guide's parents-in-laws since 1973 and immerse yourself in life at the winery for a few hours. 

Take a guided walk in the vineyard surrounding the winery to learn about the French AOC system and its strict rules, as well as the art of vine-growing throughout the year. Understand the specificities of the terroirs in Vouvray and enjoy the view over the vineyards, the winemaker's houses, and the rock-hewn cellars that are typical of the area.

Follow the path taken by the grapes at harvest time from the vineyard to the winery where they're pressed to make wine. Learn about different wine-making techniques and visit the wine cellar dug in the rock by your guide's family. Discover the traditional method used in the area to make the famous sparkling wines of Vouvray.

Then taste a range of 6 wines produced at the winery from sparkling white and rosé to dry and sweet white wines. Enjoy local delicacies served with the wines, including Loire fish rillettes, charcuteries, cheeses, and local desserts. At the end of the tour, take advantage of the chance to buy wine at cellar-door prices.

Highlights

  • Take a guided walk through the vineyards of Vouvray and about the work of vine growing
  • Visit a typical man-made rock-hewn cellar
  • Taste a range of wines produced by a family-owned winery served with local delicacies

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You can park on the park place opposite the entrance to the winery, in front of the warehouse.
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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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.