Around Sancerre and Pouilly winetour

A few hours with family or friends to immerse yourself in the profession of winemaker, discover the landscapes and vineyards, learn to taste... VinoLoire invites you to a gourmet and authentic parenthesis during your holidays in the Loire Valley.

Your winetour program around Sancerre & Pouilly

  • 8:15am: Pick up in Tours or Amboise

> Transport in a confortable Mercedes minivan (2hours 15min drive)

 

  • Family estate in the Sancerre vineyard:

> Short stroll into the vineyard: geology, specificities of the Terroir, vine’s work,...

> Visit of a beautiful winery

> Tasting Sauvignon and Pinot Noir wines typical from Sancerre

 

  • Visit in a small Biodynamic vineyard:

> Visit with the owner

> Tanks and barrels tasting of the last vintage

> Tasting of organic and naturals wines

> Discover the local cheese : Crottin de Chavignol (different ageing)

 

  • Great lunch at the winery:

> 3 course meal including wines

> Lunch with the owner

> (Restaurant option is possible)

 

  • Maison des Sancerre:

> Understanding of Sancerre particularities

> Explanations about the different "Terroir"

 

  • La Tour des Fiefs:

> A 360° view of Sancerre and around

 

  • Private visit at Domaine Henri Bourgeois:

> Visit of one the most important producer in the area

> Private visit of the impressive cellar

> Very large tasting of Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and other Sauvignon wines

> Local cheeses

 

  • Around 7:30pm: Drop off in Tours or Amboise

Prices

Private tour

  • 890€ for 2 persons
  • +120€ per extra participant
  • +40€ pp for lunch

This half day tour includes:

  • Transport in a confortable Mercedes minivan

  • English speaking Driver/Guide along the tour

  • Visit of minimum 3 different estates and wineries

  • Large tastings in Red / White

  • Local delicacies discovery

  • Full meal in the vineyard