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 Tasting and educational walk through the vineyardsDuration: 1h30 - Price: €15 Located 45 km from Tours, Château Minière invites you to immerse yourself in the heart of the estate during an exclusive tour that combines nature, heritage and a passion for wine. You will discover a Bourgueil vineyard committed to environmentally friendly viticulture, cultivated organically and biodynamically. During the tour, you will learn all the secrets of the Loire's iconic grape varieties: Chenin, the king of Loire white wines, and Cabernet Franc, a noble red grape variety. We will reveal their history, their characteristics and their unique expression in our terroirs. The tour will continue with a guided tasting of wines from two estates: Château de Minière and Château de Suronde. You will taste a variety of wines: The great Chenins, Wines from century-old vines, Crémant de Loire, Not to mention the iconic red sparkling wine, the estate's unique signature. Each wine tasted will be described, explained and highlighted to offer you a rich, authentic and memorable wine tourism experience.
Cellar visit and wine tasting with aperitif boardDuration: 1 hour - Price: €32 for 2 persons A visit to the Cave de Vouvray is a real journey into the world of Vouvray. A journey in several stages, from vine to glass. Discover our new mediation space ‘Follow the Chenin’ where a sound and visual immersion in the world of cooperation awaits you. Follow our guide through 3 kilometres of troglodytic galleries where 6 million bottles are kept. He'll reveal the secrets of how our still and sparkling Vouvray wines are made. Your visit will end with a convivial tasting!
Guided tour and tasting in EnglishDuration: 1h30 - Price: from €16 When stone tells the story of wine... Troglo Degusto invites you to lose track of time in the heart of thousand-year-old underground galleries. From the formation of the rock to the present day, discover the extraction of tuffeau stone, the stories of the men who shaped these places, as well as unusual features, anecdotes and historical facts. A true journey through time, blending heritage, pleasure and conviviality, followed by a tasting of four wines (or juices) from the Domaine des Tabourelles.
Wine Tasting: A Journey Through the “Garden of France”Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Price: from €27 What if the terroir told its story as much on the plate as it does in the glass? Set out to discover Touraine—known for centuries as the “Garden of France”—during an immersive tasting experience that blends flavors, heritage, and wine knowledge. Guided by a wine expert, you’ll learn to decode the pairings between wines and garden produce. Throughout the tasting, you’ll compare different varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs to explore the richness of the garden’s flavors and their influence on how you perceive the wine. A sensory experience that invites you to observe, smell, taste, and share, all while discovering the history and identity of a region where cultural diversity and a mild climate have shaped an exceptional terroir. A convivial, surprising, and gourmet tasting experience to rediscover the treasures of the “Garden of France” through the interplay between food and wine.
