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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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.
Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie TastingDuration: 1h30 - Price: €22 Located 45 km from Tours, Château Minière, a committed Bourgueil vineyard, offers visitors the chance to discover the vineyard's finest organic and biodynamic wines, accompanied by a platter of charcuterie and cheese. Visits are available every day, at several different times.
Guided walk through the vineyardsDuration: 1h30 - Price: €12 Join us for a walk through the vineyards, lasting about 45 minutes, to discover the daily work of a winemaker. You’ll learn how we cultivate our vines and care for the soil in the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation. At the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy a tasting of our Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Bourgueil, and Loire Valley wines, all typical of the Loire Valley 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 An opportunity to discover our selection of wines, which regularly win awards in specialist guides and competitions (Guide Hachette, Vignerons indépendants, Concours des Ligiers).
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.
