'The tour was fascinating and we were thoroughly impressed by Pierre's steadfast refusal to produce wine that was in any way dishonest to the grape and the soil. And boy, when the massive variety of wines started flowing, you could taste the quality'
One day Wine Tours in the Loire valley with Simon.
The One day Wine tours are for a minimu
m of 2 and maximum of 4 guests. Larger groups and coach parties should contact us for a Quotation and Itinerary
The One day wine tours begin with a presentation by Simon in the wine room at Manoir de Gourin. Manoir de Gourin was built for a winemaker and wine was made in the present wine room right up to the 'seventies'. The old winery has been restored and provides an atmospheric setting for the talks.
Alternatively, at an added cost, we can collect from Angers or Saumur.
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The One Day Wine tours include:
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Transport in comfortable air conditioned vehicle
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All entry fees where appropriate
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Itineraries notes and details of the Domains and vineyards
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Tasting notebook and pen
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Opportunity to purchase wines at cellar door prices
- Hamper lunch
- The services of Simon as your guide
One day Wine Tour 1:
- am Visit a Saumur vineyard for tour & tasting
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Lunch at Manoir de Gourin or at Vineyard -
pm Visit an Anjou vineyard for tour and tasting
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A cave/cellar visit
One day Wine Tour 2:
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am: Visit a Saumur-Champigny vineyard for tour & tasting
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Hamper lunch at vineyard or at traditional French auberge
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pm: Visit to a sparkling wine house in Saumur
- Guided informative tour of vast cave/cellar and extensive wine tasting
Visit our tariff page for prices