Author Archives: Simon

At the event at the local college in Montreuil Bellay, Loire Valley, France we were able to see a demonstration of the way that some viticulturers are farming their vineyards using horses to maintain the ground between and under the … Continue reading →

Probably the most important aspect of making a decent bottle of wine is the farming practise of your vines. Today I ventured to Montreuil Bellay college of Viticulture to see the latest machines developed to tackle the age old problem … Continue reading →

  We have been sent some cru Beaujolais 2010 recently so worth trying with some fellow wine buffs. I'm not a beaujolais expert and apart from the grape Gamay I am at a loss. Anyway we tried Fleurie, Chiroubles, and Brouilly. … Continue reading →

  Tonight our bordeaux AOC wine was up for a tasting by some quality tasters so it was great to find out that our own tasting was not far off the mark as the general consensus was a resounding yes. Our … Continue reading →

Yep our tasting of the claret and other wines will be on Tuesday 28 August and Wednesday 29 August in the wine room at Manoir de Gourin. I will also be presenting some other wines for tasting  from Beaujolais and a … Continue reading →

We have some good responses to our invitation to the tasting of claret next week. I will collate responses and see when best to get together with everyone. Hoping to get a big crowd so I can justify the decision … Continue reading →

A lovely evening enjoyed at Le Pot au Lapin an authentic french restaurant in Saumur, Loire valley, France. We enjoyed pork with a bottle of Saumur Champigny. You should try the reds from this appellation. Cheers.

  Another great day talking about wines of the Loire valley, France and taking our guests around the vineyards with our winemakers. Such a joy to do and enjoyed by all. You should take a trip around the vineyards of … Continue reading →

We continue to welcome guests at Manoir de Gourin and our accommodation is full for some weeks ahead but if you would like to discuss your holiday for next year please email us at info@loirewinetours.com. We would be pleased to … Continue reading →

  So on Thursday we happened to visit out favourite Anjou vineyard Chateau de Brossay