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The 8 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire
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1. English speaking vineyards tours in the Loire Valley (Chinon, Saumur, Bourgueil)
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Let us take you to some of the best vineyards in the area -- Chinon, Saumur, Bourgueil -- and discover the amazing wines -- whites, roses, reds, and sparkling. Walk the vineyards, tour the caves, and taste wines (10+ wines) with the winemakers. Picnic lunch or snacks can be provided as well to make a truly French experience. You'll have the opportunity to buy wines at each vineyard and we can arrange shipping services for the wine to be delivered to your home!
Inclusions: Picnic lunch or snack can be provided
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2. Vineyard cycle tours in and around Chinon, in the Loire Valley
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
We're expats, formerly of Devon in the United Kingdom but now of Chinon. I've always cycled and loved my bike, and for the best part of my adult life, always loved wine... this is me! With my family, I now find ourselves living amongst vineyards, with wine producers creating something very special on our doorstep. Chinon wine is recognised as being very special across France, yet throughout the rest of the world it's lesser known and we're keen to spread the word about the local wine through vineyard tours! We spent years and years holidaying in France before moving here, never quite summoning up the courage to head in through the big barn doors of a wine producer, but now we've started we can't stop! This type of visit is so important to many independent producers, and we're now keen to share this experience with you. First and foremost our vineyard tours by bike are designed to be a fun experience, for you, family and friends to make the most of your time in the Chinon area.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, A locally produced picnic is provided, Full day tour, Safety helmet
Exclusions: An e-bike cost is not included in the price, but is available should you wish to rent one for an extra cost of €15
Reviewed By SusieBry
Thanks to Quintin for the most memorable bike tour ever! I had booked this for 8 tough critics and was really worried it wasn’t going to meet expectations. Quintin took us to 3 very different wineries, from a small little known producer which only sells to a local market through to a much larger producer who sells to a global market. Interesting to note the US can’t get enough of Chinon wines. Lunch was amongst the vines with a glass of rose and the most amazing tarte Tatin! Quintin is the host with the most, he and his family have clearly mapped out a great life for themselves in a beautiful town in the Loire, you will not be disappointed!
3. Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience
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4.8 based on 63 reviews
Located 10 minutes from Chinon at our family-run château in the Loire Valley, enjoy a tour of our Cabernet Franc and Chenin blanc AOC CHINON vineyard, leading to a visit of the cellar, then a wine tasting in a historic tasting room. After which you will receive a lovely packed lunch with 1 bottle of wine in order to picnic overlooking the vines. An unforgettable Loire Valley experience from an award-winning family-run winery.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Wine tasting, Bottled water, Lunch, 1 bottle of wine for your lunch
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Reviewed By theresav727
We travelled a long way to visit this wine farm due to all the great reviews. Getting there we were informed that we can’t do a tasting as a tour is about to start, but we can come back in an hour for the tasting. Disheartened but still eager we went to a small cafe (with 2 difficult toddlers in tow) to wait an hour. We returned after an hour only to be informed that now they are closing. A lot of effort on our side for nothing. I little bit of consideration from their side would have gone a long way.
4. Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Discover the unique history of the Château du Petit Thouars, a family-owned castle built in 1423 by the Dukes of Thouars. Owned by the Aubert du Petit Thouars family since 1636, the castle has been passed from father-to-son in a direct line, with a vineyard in existence on the property for hundreds of years. Visitors will visit Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc vines and learn about vineyard practices in the Chinon appellation. A leisurely stroll will take you to our troglodyte caves where our wines are vinified and aged on-site. You will be walked through French wine vinification practices. Returning to the château you will taste our range of wines, paired with delicious local specialties.
Inclusions: Guide
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Reviewed By BriMuricans
An lovely few hours spent in the amiable company of our host Sebastian, (whose english was excellent). The tour of the vinyard, underground caves and cellars was informative and interesting. We sampled 5 wines. The highlight of the day was the picnic lunch in a secluded and romantic spot close the the vines. (Definately worth the upgrade). The food was local and high quality accompanied by a bottle of wine. Overall a good experience and if there were any disappointments it would be that there was no tour of the Chateau included and the area where the tasting took place was underwhelming in a yard near the admin area. A cellar location would have been better. Recommended.
5. Private tour of the Loire Valley wines
Enjoy a private tour of the Loire Valley wines. With your licensed tour guide, visit small wineries of Vouvray for splendid white wines and of Chinon and Bourgueil for Cab Francs.
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup (selected hotels only), Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Lunch: wine tasting lunch at a local domain. (NOT INCLUDED - OPTIONAL 74,00 € per person)
Reviewed By Maria A
I can't thank you enough for the wonderful tour Marion our guide gave us. Besides being joyful, she show us in detail everything and much more than expected. Marion speaks English like a native but also speaks fluent Spanish. She is an excellent driver, excellent manners, with a positive attitude and knows by heart the history of the chateaux's.
6. Wine Tour Loire Valley
Wine expert Sylvain Gamard (certified WSET Level 3 in Wines) takes you around the Loire river to try its best Whites and Reds! You'll have the opportunity to increase your level of knowledge in wine and spend time with a French-American guide who will tell you all you need to know about the region and the place of wine in France's economy.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch
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7. Week tour Wines, Castles and Gastronomy in the Loire Valley with a sommelier
Spend time with a guide and sommelier who has traveled to more than 55 countries and wants to share culture and experience while popping bottles in the evening on the terrace of the B&B. You will visit 2 wineries and 2 castles per day, learning about history, architecture, oenology, and you will be taken to some of the best Michelin starred restaurants in France. Blind tastings will be organized to improve your tasting skills!
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation
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8. 5-Day Private Luxury Tour of Loire Valley from Blois
Everything is unique in this experience: you get to sit in a 1964 Cadillac and other luxury cars, our guides have the keys to places normal tourists can never go, you drink very old vintages of Loire wines and eat in breathtaking places. But more than all, you get an insight into the French mindset: their behavior, their manners, their culture. You meet several very interesting people who have one unique goal, which is to share their passion for this beloved region: the Loire Valley.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 4 Nights accommodation, Wine tastings, Private transportation
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