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World heritage wine region

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Loire Valley Vineyard

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Under the leadership of the loire Valley wine Bureau, Interloire, in partnership with the

tourism and winemaking marketing board1, 300 wine cellars have committed to a quality approach to receiving visitors in their cellars.

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The Loire region’s cellars invite youto taste the pleasures of their wines

Wine always tastes different if you know the winemakers themselves. A winemaker’s background is just as important as artists’ lives are to their artwork. These shared experiences and emotions will bring out a different flavour in the wine. It’s like nothing you’ve ever tasted before.Jacques Puisais (winemaker).

this guide features the estates that signed the hos-pitality charter. They will be delighted to welcome you and to share their passion for wine and winema-king. Feel free to contact them for more information on their services or to organise special tours. This guide will give you ideas for excursions, a list of wine festivals and major tourist attractions in France’s third-leading wine region.

For more information, visit www.vinsdeloire.fr/en_eN/

”The Loire hospitality charter: The commitments

Easier access to vineyards and reception areas

Open at set hours Welcome tourists in a specially designated area

Offer educational and commented tasting sessions

Display rates and services and offer documentation

Offer unit rates Accept evaluation and quality control of these commitments

Give them a call! They’ll be glad to hear from you!

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Between the atlantic Between Champtoceaux Between saumur Between chenonceauxand Champtoceaux and saumur and chenonceaux

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CONTENTS02 A great French winemaking region

08 Between the Atlantic and Champtoceaux

18 Between Champtoceaux and Saumur

38 Between Saumur and Chenonceaux

56 The Loir valley

60 Between Chenonceaux and Saint-Aignan

73 Follow the guide!

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Introduction to the guideUsing the Loire Wine guide

183 Château de LigréMagnificent 19th-century mansion. Multi-storey cellar. Guided winery tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 10 am -12:30 pm AOC Chinon. Pierre FERRAND 1, rue St Martin – 37500 LIGRÉ02 47 93 16 70 [email protected]

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Estate name

Opening hours

Wines produced by the estate

Contact information

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Estate summary

On-site accommodation

Credit cards accepted

Campers and motor homes

welcome

Museum

Children welcome

Seminars/receptions

Languages spoken


The light glistening on the river and its tributaries is a wonderful sight. The cellars carved into white limestone, magical châteaux, magnificent gardens, hillsides covered in vines ; hundreds of sights

that still hold the memory of kings, queens, princes and artists like Rabelais, Ronsard, Balzac, Leonardo da Vinci, and Joachim du Bellay… The Loire vineyards offer charm, grace and surprise around every corner. It is a region for good living, a valley of abundance, a source of flavourful wines and generous aromas, and we would like to share all that with you.

A great French winemaking region

Exceptional Loire Valley

To give you a feel for the area, the Loire Valley is France’s third-leading region for AOC wines and is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. It spans from the Atlantic to the depths of the Berry region, nestled halfway between the North and the South, smooth-ness and freshness, arts and literature, tradition and modernity. From these harmonious blends, encour-aged by a temperate climate and a mosaic of ter-roirs, a rich diversity of wines were born.

Are you tempted to find out more?

A glass full of good living, so dear to Balzac

The history of the Loire and its wines follows the history of France and its nobility.

Apart from the Nantes vines, which were planted by the Romans, winemaking came to the Loire Valley in the 5th century, and was developed over the next thousand years by the crowned heads of France and England. In seeking out quality worthy of royal pal-ates, these winemakers would create highly renowned wines. Vouvray was recognised as an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée in 1936 during the early days of the INAO (France’s national institute for controlling place names), and the wines of Nantes, Anjou, Saumur and Tours soon followed.

The Loire Valley’s wines have always been appreci-ated throughout Europe and have won over some of the most illustrious epicurean, including Rabelais, Balzac and Curnonsky, not to mention today’s top cuisine personalities.

These wines were also nourished by their excep-tional natural and cultural environment.

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Since 2000, the Loire Valley has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List thanks to its lively cultural land-scape.

Its wonderful natural landscape follows the 280 km long Royal Loire Valley, the result of two thousand years of history of the local population and its river. This monumental landscape, one of the world’s most impressive, boasts royal châteaux (Chinon, Chenonceau, Chambord, Amboise, and many more) and rich vineyards.

All of the Loire’s appellations can be proud of the region’s cultural and historical heritage.

Sense the region...

A palate of savors, the perfect match for the cuisine of today and tomorrow

The Loire Valley offers two sources of inestimable wealth: its precious historical heritage and an array of unique wines. This spectrum of colours (white, rosé, red), textures (still, lightly sparkling) and fla-vours (dry, “tender”, demi-sec, “soft”, semi-sweet, sweet) makes Loire Valley wines perfect for a vari-ety of food pairings and for any special meal or occasion.

This diversity is sure to please the most eclectic pal-ates and brilliantly match many different dishes.

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There is a passion that draws me to the Loire vineyards. First of all, the northern terroirs are particularly demanding with the vines. Since there is less sunlight, the plant has to draw everything it needs to develop from the soil. In Northern latitudes, the terroir comes out even more in the fruit. Also, the Loire has kept its distance from international taste standards, a wonderful idea! In the region, you’ll never see any over-ripe or jammy wines, just unrivalled aromatic freshness. These wines emphasize the personality of their terroirs and are truly pleasant to drink - one of the Loire Valley’s fundamental values. In the Loire vineyards, a wine’s texture and richness, no matter what its colour and style, should take nothing away from the fruit’s taste, its maturity and freshness, and its harmony and juiciness.I believe that Loire Valley wines… are truly gastronomic wines.

Olivier Poussier, world’s best sommelier, 2000

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They offer infinite pleasure for an unrivaled price! Many Loire wines are ready to drink very young, but the region also produces fine laying down wines.

In a few words, we could describe Loire wines as remarkably fruity, elegant and delightfully fresh. Quite simply, wines that you can’t wait to taste!

An invitation to discovery...

Tastes and colours for every palate

The rosé wines have more than earned their reputa-tion. Cool, quality wines, with just the right degree of fruitiness prove original with delicate tenderness, which is especially tasty in summer, when epicure-ans fall under the sun’s warming spell.

The local reds, whether ready to drink or for keeping, should be tasted with just the right meal, either young and chilled for the former or mature and at room temperature for the latter.

The whites, available in an infinite variety of dry, semi-sweet, or sweet wines, are perfect for any shared moment. They have earned a place in some of France’s top restaurants.

The Sparkling wines, another hallmark of the Loire winemaking region, are prepared according to tra-ditional methods in Saumur and Tours cellars since

the 19th century. They make a bubbly addition for all occasions.

The Loire Region’s 68 appellations are sure to please highly demanding connoisseurs and tickle the taste buds of new wine lovers. The Loire is also home to Loire Valley Vins de Pays, which come from the region between the Atlantic Atlantic and the peaks of Auvergne.

Are you tempted to find out more?

Key figures 68 AOC (Appellations d’Origine Contrôlées) leading producer of white wine leading region for AOC sparkling wines (outside Champagne)

leading regional denomination of “Vins de Pays": “Vins de Pays du Val de Loire"

3rd leading French region for AOC wines 7,000 winemakers, cooperative cellars and wine merchants

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A subtle harmony born of the terroir and the human "know how"

Loire Valley wine lovers immediately take note of the unique tone behind the region’s broad range of appellations. This diversity goes back to the vine-yards’ variety of soils (shale, limestone and sand), reliefs and exposures.

The mark of a river. The Loire and its many tributar-ies play a major role in tempering these wines by encouraging several microclimates that favour win-emaking and contribute to oenological diversity. Its “buffer effect” is vital to making sweet and semi-sweet wines.

Heirs to the past. The Loire winemakers are faithful to the practices of their ancestors, which they have combined with new methods inspired by talented technicians and winemakers. However, they intro-duced these innovations artfully and carefully over time.

The Loire Valley’s winemakers did not want to give into the trend for “blockbuster” wines, a wise deci-sion that has won the respect of wine professionals and consumers alike.

A single varietal. Another original aspect of Loire wines is that most are made from a single varietal: Melon de Bourgogne in the Nantes region, Chenin, Cabernet and Gamay in Anjou, Saumur and Touraine, Sauvignon and Pinot noir around Tours.

This array of varietals unrivaled the world over has yielded a range of wines that are both unique and diverse.

This wealth of wine invites demanding epicureans to discover the region’s great terroirs and to taste how natural factors have influenced the wines’ structure and aroma.

Taste the harmony...

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A rich journey, inviting you to discover the Loire Valley from the inside

A trip on the Wine Route is one of the best ways to savor and discover this great winemaking region.

If Colette was right in saying that

only the vine reveals to us what is the real taste of the earth,

the Wine Route sings of the richness of its heritage and the flavour of its terroir all along its course.

800 kilometres of exceptional heritage: famous landscapes were shaped by the meandering Loire and its tributaries, molded by human strength and spirit, from the Atlantic to the hillsides of Anjou and Saumur and the valleys of Tours.

The châteaux of Tours and the country mansions of Anjou inspired scores of writers and philosophers such as Rabelais, Balzac, Leonardo da Vinci, Descartes, Ronsard and Victor Hugo.

Its troglodyte cellars were carved in limestone, form-ing vast underground quarries perfect for aging and storing wine. Its extraordinary gardens are nourished by the region’s rich climate and soil to produce beau-tiful botanical harmonies.

By car along the wine route, by bicycle or on foot along the vineyard paths, on a barge down the Loire, or celebrating in a Bacchic festival, discover France’s third-leading winemaking region as you see fit.

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The winemaker who welcomes you will make sure that your visit to the region is eye-opening and unfor-gettable. He will take the time to explain this rich terroir that yields wines enjoyed the world over. By pouring you a glass of concentrated landscape and know how, the winemaker perpetuates a centuries-old French tradition.

A glass of authenticity...

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Discover: Vines, Wines and WalksThe first weekend in September is a time for delightful walks with the winemakers. It is a time for sharing their love of their profession, their soil, and their know how as they guide you through a UNESCO World Heritage Site.With gourmet breaks and literary events, grape tasting and cellar visits... set out with other walkers and hikers to get the taste and feel of these landscapes. Once you arrive at your destination, share a picnic with fellow travellers, and taste the region’s best wines with the winemakers.

But you don’t have to wait until September to travel down one of the seven vineyard trails lined with signs explaining more about winemaking:

The historical sites trail starts in Panzoult (AOC Chinon)

The Coteaux du Layon trail starts in Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné (stopping in AOC Savennières, Quarts de Chaume, Bonnezeaux, and Anjou)

The vine to mill trail starts in Beaulieu-sur-Layon (AOC Quarts de Chaume)

The vine to town trail starts at Place des Ardilliers in Saumur (AOC Saumur-Champigny)

The above the Cher Valley trail starts in Pouillé (AOC Touraine)

The Banks of the Loir starts at Panorama de Lhomme (AOC Jasnières and AOC Coteaux du Loir)

The vine to orchard trail starts at Stade de Vallères (AOC Touraine Azay-le-Rideau)

For more information, visit www.vinsdeloire.fr/escapadesSome of these trails are part of the World Heritage Vineyard Network circuitFor more information, visit www.vitour.org


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Located where the Loire meets the Atlantic Atlantic in a cradle of wandering nature, the Nantes vineyard enjoys the benefits of the open sea and offers an appealing array

of seasonal variations. This land boasts winemaking estates and a rich historical heritage, a delight for the eyes and the palate. Take a sip of Muscadet, whose only varietal, Melon de Bourgogne, can yield surprisingly varied wines depending on the soil it is planted in. This varietal left its native Burgundy in the early 17th century, travelling down the Loire to take root around Nantes. Since that day, Nantes has featured the largest single-varietal white wine vineyard in Europe. It is divided into four appellations, the world-renowned Muscadet and three regional appellations: Sèvre et Maine, Coteaux de la Loire and Côtes de Grandlieu.

There are inspiring landscapes to be found on either bank of the Loire. Take the time to discover the rolling countryside covered in vines as far as the eye can see, dotted with châteaux, manors and windmills… Stop to taste Nantes’s other appellations, Coteaux d’Ancenis, Fiefs Vendéens (red, rosé and white) and Gros Plant du Pays Nantais, a dry white wine with a taste of the sea.

EntErtainmEnt and EvEnts

Muscadet Sur Ville in Nantes (April)

Randos Bottereaux hiking in Le Loroux Bottereau (July-August)

Jazz Sur Lie in Le Pallet (last weekend in August)

Les Rendez-vous de l’Erdre in Nantes (1st weekend in September)

Vignes, Vins et Randos (1st Sunday in September)

Le Nouvel An du Muscadet in Clisson (1st Sunday in December)

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DID yOU kNOW?Vinification “on the lees” is a technique that dates back to the turn of the last century. In those days, Nantes winemakers practiced the custom of saving the harvest’s best barrel until spring, for special family occasions. This “wedding barrel” wine was aged all winter on its lees, which gave it a unique character.

trips and trails

Visit the scenic banks of the Loire from the hills of Ancenis to the seaside valleys of Nantes. Travel to the heart of the Nantes wine region by tak-ing the Wine Route along the Sèvre Nantaise, enjoying nature and bird-watching at the Lac de Grandlieu and the Marais de Goulaine. Continue your journey towards the south, where you can visit Vendée’s historical monuments (medieval castles, abbeys, etc.), nature reserves and many other amazing sites.

Several hikes, bicycle trails, and canoe and boat trips are open all year long (contact tourism offices for more information). The Loire à Vélo bicycle trails are also worth a visit.

Also of note All year long, this region is home to major winemaking festivals, events at the estates and hikes and trips...contact the tourism offices for more information*.

Culture And tourism Nantes, Ville d’Art et d’Histoire (town of art and history)Clisson, Cité médiévale (medieval fortified town)Le Château de Goulaine (Musée Lu et volière)Loire en Scène in OudonPlanète Sauvage in Port Saint PèreLe Musée du Vignoble Nantais in Le Pallet

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loCAl Cuisine SeafoodBeurre blanc butter sauceCuré nantais cheeseBrioche vendéenneBerlingots nantais sweets

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wine cellarsBOURGNEUF EN RETZ (44580)

1 Le Moulin de la ToucheThe estate, which surrounds an 18th century windmill, is located south of the estuary and overlooks the Marais Breton and the Baie de Bourgneuf. Come for a visit and a wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 3 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Joël HERISSE02 40 21 47 [email protected]

CHÂTEAU THEBAUD (44690)

2 Domaine de la NoëOur location near a pond is the perfect setting for tasting our wines. You can also picnic on-site. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie. Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Pascal, Denis, Laurent et Jean-Paul DROUARD – La Noë02 40 06 50 57 [email protected] http://perso.wanadoo.fr/domainedelanoe/

3 Domaine LieubeauCome taste our wines assembled from different terroirs. We have several events planned in every season: food-wine tastings, harvest days. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 11 am

-12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Pierre et Chantal LIEUBEAU Château de la Bourdinière La Croix de la Bourdinière02 40 06 54 81 [email protected] www.lieubeau.com

CLISSON (44190)

4 Château Le Vallon des Perrières

Located in the Vallon des Perrières, this Italian-style château is sure to please you. Come taste our broad range of wines, including the Granite de Clisson. Walking trails. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 11 am -12:30 pm / 3 pm - 6:30 pm. Saturday: 11 am -12:30 pm. Closed Sundays, public holidays and 15 days in August. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Myriam et Patrice HERAUD Bournigal02 40 54 09 [email protected]

5 Domaine de la Vinçonnière

Welcome to our cellar on the Nantes vineyard’s most prestigious hillside. Come taste our range of wines assembled from different varietals. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8:30 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm. Closed public holidays and 3rd week of August. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé.

Sylvie et Laurent PERRAUD Le Perthuis Fouques02 40 03 95 [email protected]

CORCOUE SUR LOGNE (44650)

6 Domaine du ParcCome make yourself at home and taste our light, subtle, fruity wines. Enjoy our wines and the verdant setting of our cellar. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie, Gros Plant Sur Lie du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Gaël DAHERON et Sylvie GARCIA Le Parc02 40 05 86 [email protected]

7 Domaine les CoinsFind out more about this rich, authentic terroir in a guided visit of our cellars. Set off from the cellar for a stroll along a footpath. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Open Saturday until 5 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu et Gros Plant Sur Lie du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Didier et Jean-Claude MALIDAIN Grossève02 40 05 95 95 [email protected] http://domaine.les.coins.online.fr

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GORGES (44190)

8 Domaine de la PoitevinièreCome taste the easy-to-drink Muscadet and savour the richness and complexity of the gabbro. Picnics or buffet luncheons on-site. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 11 am -8 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. Closed for annual holidays the 3rd week of August. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge et rosé. Vincent RINEAU La Poitevinière02 40 06 96 93 [email protected] www.domaine-de-la-poiteviniere.com

9 Domaine Martin LuneauWe offer a broad range of Muscadets from different terroirs. Take a pleasant stroll near Clisson, along the Sèvre Nantaise. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, and Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant Sur Lie du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge et rosé. Christophe MARTIN Le Magasin02 40 54 38 [email protected]

10 Domaine de la PyronnièreSince 1920, the Drouet family has lived in Gorges, where they grow vines and produces wine. We have opened our cellar up to you for wine tastings. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -7 pm, and Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm. Closed Sundays, public holidays and 2nd

and 3rd weeks of August. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rosé. Stéphane DROUET La Pyronnière06 80 10 06 [email protected]

LA CHAPELLE HEULIN (44330)

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The 17th century Château de la Cassemichère invites you to discover its history-rich vineyard, visit the cellars, taste the wines and take a stroll in the park. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 10 am - 6 pm. Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm. Sundays by appointment only. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Daniel et Philippe GANICHAUD La Cassemichère02 40 06 74 07 [email protected] www.chateau-de-la-cassemichere.abc.salles.com

12 Domaine Cœur de LoireVisit the Loire Valley’s first wine tourism centre, where you can learn about all aspects of the wine industry in five workshops on winemaking, viticulture, crus, tasting and cuisine. Groups: reservations necessary for vineyard and winery tours and guided wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 11 am -7 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. Closed from Christmas to March. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie. Vins de Loire. Mr AURADON Château de la Plessisière La Plessisière02 40 06 74 [email protected]

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13 Manoir de la MottrieCome taste our range of Muscadets in one of the village’s oldest buildings, a feudal 11th century setting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 10 am -1 pm / 3 pm - 7 pm. Saturday: 10 am - 6:30 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. Closed in September. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge et rosé. Alain GRIPON – Sébastien DUVALLET La Levraudière02 40 06 76 [email protected]

14 Château de la TarcièreCome to the Marais de Goulaine to share our passion for Nantes wines (organic). On-site dining options. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Open Saturday until 5:30 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. BONNET HUTEAU Jean Jacques et Rémi La Levraudière02 40 06 73 87 [email protected] www.bonnet-huteau.com


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wine Cellars

LA HAYE FOUASSIERE (44690)

15 Domaine Bid’gi VigneronsOur estate is located on a very old plot of land, with soil composed of orthogneiss, amphibolite and micashale. Come taste our fresh, sophisticated, fruity Muscadets. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -6 pm. Saturday: 10 am - 5:30 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Daniel BIDEAU et Marie-Béatrice GIRAUD La Cornillère02 40 54 83 24 [email protected]

16 Domaine de la QuillaThis estate, family-owned since 1948, is located at the historic centre of the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation, whose name comes from the two rivers that run through this winemaking area. Open for tours and tasting. Groups by appointment only.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Laurence, Daniel et Gérard VINET La Quilla02 40 54 88 96 [email protected] www.muscadet-vinet.fr

LA LIMOUZINIERE (44310)

17 Vignoble MalidainThe Domaine du Demi-Boeuf is located at the heart of the Côtes de Grandlieu appellation and was founded during the Wars of Vendée. Come discover its history and its wines. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Michel et Romain MALIDAIN Le Demi Bœuf02 40 05 82 29 [email protected] www.vignoblemalidain.com

LE CELLIER (44850)

18 Domaine des GénaudièresCome visit a natural site, with a spectacular panoramic view of the Loire. Come visit our terroir wines. Hiking options: GR3 “Walking the Loire from its source to the atlantic”. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire Sur Lie, Coteaux d’Ancenis Gamay rouge et rosé, Cabernet rouge et rosé, Malvoisie et Pinot. EARL ATHIMON ET SES ENFANTS02 40 25 40 [email protected]

LE LANDREAU (44430)

19 Domaine R de la GrangeWe are located amidst flowers, just near the vineyards and the Marais de Goulaine (Natura 2000 label): walking trails, conference room and catering options. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am

-12:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 7 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Gros Plant Sur Lie du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Rémy, Betty et Raphaël LUNEAU La Grange02 40 06 45 65 [email protected] www.domaine-r-delagrange.com

20 Domaine Jean Luc ViaudCome taste our range of wines and local products. We also offer introductions to wine tasting led by an winemaker. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 2 pm -7 pm. Saturday: 11 am -1 pm / 2 pm - 8 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Jean-Luc VIAUD – La Renouère02 40 06 40 65 [email protected]

LE PALLET (44330)

21 Domaine des Chausselières

We have redecorated our estate to make your visit more pleasant, relaxing and educational. We offer a picnic area, a fragrance area and a gift shop. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Tuesday to Friday: 3 pm -7 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge et rosé. Jean et Michaela BOSSEAU Les Chausselières02 40 80 93 88 [email protected] www.domainedeschausselieres.com

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22 Château de la Galissonnière

For four generations, the Château de la Galissonnière has produced wines made with know how and devotion. Find out more about the château’s prestigious history. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm, and Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 5 pm. Sundays by appointment only. Closed during the harvest. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Pierre-Yves LUSSEAUD Château de la Galissonnière – B.P 06 02 40 80 42 03 [email protected] www.chateaugalissonniere.com

23 Les Chais de la CourA beautiful winery built based on the Italo-Clissonnais model. Take part in a variety of wine-related activities and visit our shops. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 10 am - 7 pm. Saturday and Sunday: 3 pm -7 pm. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie. Dominique et Fabienne RICHARD 11, rue des Rouliers La Cognardière02 40 80 42 30 [email protected] www.leschaisdelacour.com

24 Domaine de la Cognardière

We warmly welcome you into our cellars and hope you will have a pleasant, enlightening visit and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Saturday: 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge et rosé.

Jean-Claude et Pierre-Yves NOUET GAEC Nouet – La Cognardière02 40 80 41 72 [email protected] www.cognardiere-nouet.com

25 Domaine du Bois JolyI would be delighted to meet you and share my wines, the result of my balanced, respectful work in my vineyard. We are open for school trips. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 4:30 pm -7:30 pm. Saturday: 10 am - 12:30 pm (call 06 37 78 87 79 or 06 08 28 46 75 after hours). AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Nathalie et Laurent BOUCHAUD Le Bois Joly 02 40 80 45 85 [email protected] www.domaineduboisjoly.com

MAISDON SUR SEVRE (44690)

26 Domaine des Quatre Routes

We welcome you to our property for vineyard and winery tours and wine tastings. Help out with the harvest or stay a night or two in one of our guest rooms. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Open Saturday until 5 pm. Sundays by appointment only. Closed public holidays. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Eric POIRON02 40 54 60 58 [email protected]

27 Domaine La Haute FévrieOur vines, which grow on the hillsides along the Sèvre, get the best conditions for maturing, which gives our Muscadet full expression of its terroir. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm, and Sunday by appointment only. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Claude et Sébastien BRANGER 109, La Févrie02 40 36 94 08 [email protected] www.vigneron-independant.com/membres/domaine-la-haute-fevrie

28 Domaine du Fief DuboisWe offer tours of the vineyards and the Sèvre Nantaise hillside as well as a warm setting for wine tastings and receptions (vine barbecues). Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge et rosé. Mr et Mme DUBOIS La Févrie02 40 36 93 84 [email protected] fiefdubois.monsite.wanadoo.fr

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MAISDON SUR SEVRE (44690)

29 Domaine des CroixCome discover our wines, the result of our passion. Take a walk in the vineyards and along the rivers on the “Soif de Nature” path. Taste our farm-fresh products. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 7 pm. Open Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Joseph et Josiane BATARD 23, Les Croix02 40 06 65 07 [email protected] www.domainedescroix.fr

MONNIERES (44690)

30 Domaine de la MinièreTaste our wine and have a leisurely picnic by the windmill. L’Etang des Tuileries offers walks, fishing and a playground. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday and during the harvest. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge et rosé. Philippe et Thierry MéNARD La Minière02 40 54 61 06 [email protected] www.domaine-menard-gaborit.com

31 Domaine TopazeWe welcome you to our estate and vineyard. Taste our wines and try a tasting platter, or stay a night or two in one of our guest rooms. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings

From Monday to Sunday: 2 pm -7 pm. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie. Mr et Mme SAUVAGET 22, rue de la Poste02 40 54 64 91 [email protected] www.topaze-monnieres.com

MOUZILLON (44330)

32 Florence et Joël ForgeauThe estate includes three vineyards inherited from previous generations. Everything from vineyard tending to bottling is handled by Florence and Joël. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm, and Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / afternoons by appointment only. Closed the last 15 days of August. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Florence et Joël FORGEAU 17, La Rouaudière02 40 33 95 37 [email protected] muscadet-forgeau.com

33 Domaine de la TucauderieWelcome. Come share our passion for winemaking and our know how. Gourmet products for sale (fish terrines, scallop rillettes, etc.). Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Sunday: 9 am - 7 pm. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais.

Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Vincent LE ROCH La Tucauderie02 40 33 90 44 [email protected]

34 Domaine des Rigoles du PinThese vineyards are located on three distinct terroirs, which gives the wines very different qualities. Local products and gifts for sale. Nearby, go for a stroll along a footpath. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12:30 pm / 3 pm - 6 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Joëlle et Xavier GOURAUD 1, le Pin02 40 36 62 85 [email protected] www.xaviergouraud.fr

SAINT AIGNAN DE GRANDLIEU (44860)

35 Domaine de Bel AirThe family estate is near the Lac de Grandlieu. Come taste our wines and visit our gift shop (teas, decorative objects). There are several walking trails around the estate. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday and Tuesday: 2 pm -7 pm. Wednesday and Thursday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Friday: 9 am - 7 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Dominque JACQUET et Catherine BOUIN-JACQUET Route de Bel Air de Gauchoux02 51 70 80 80 [email protected]

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SAINT FIACRE SUR MAINE (44690)

36 Château du CoingThe Château du Coing, a historical medieval property, boasts an exceptional geographic location, at the confluence of the Sèvre and the Maine. Visit the antique winery and tasting cellar. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -6 pm, and Saturday: 2 pm - 5:30 pm in peak season or by appointment. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays : blanc. Véronique GUNTHER CHEREAU Château du Coing02 40 54 85 24 [email protected] www.chateau-du-coing.com

37 Château de ChasseloirThe 14th and 15th century château overlooks the Maine. The barrel-lined winery is one-of-a-kind in the Nantes wine region, and features antique beams sculpted with figures from the literature of Rabelais. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -6 pm. Sundays by appointment only. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Bernard CHEREAU Château de Chasseloir 02 40 54 81 15 [email protected] www.chereau-carre.fr

SAINT HILAIRE DE LOULAY (85600)

38 Château de La PreuilleCome discover the Château de La Preuille’s historic vineyard, its Clisson granite terroir, its winerys, its wine museum, and its long barrel press.

Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Peak season (15/06 to 15/09): Every day from 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant Sur Lie du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Philippe et Christian DUMORTIER La Preuille02 51 46 32 32 [email protected]

SAINT PHILBERT DE BOUAINE (85660)

39 Domaine de la Pierre Blanche

We welcome you to our authentic antique stone cellar, and you can have a picnic or take a bicycle ride around the estate. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 2:30 pm - 6 pm, and Saturday: 9 am -12 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Muscadet Sur Lie, Gros Plant Sur Lie du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. VIGNOBLE EPIARD – La Pierre Blanche02 51 41 93 42 [email protected] www.gerard.epiard.free.fr

SAINT PHILBERT DE GRAND LIEU (44310)

40 Domaine de l’AujardièreWe are located near the Lac de Grand Lieu. Come discover our cellar and taste our broad range of wines. Stay overnight in our country inn. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -6 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Eric CHEVALIER L’Aujardière02 40 78 05 19 [email protected] www.chevalierledomaine.com

SAINTE PAZANNE (44680)

41 Domaine de la CocheThe estate is located at the heart of Pays de Retz, where it enjoys a gentle atlantic climate. Come and taste its wines, the result of a longstanding family tradition. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Côtes de GrandLieu. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Emmanuel et Laurent GUITTENY 19, la Coche02 40 02 44 43 [email protected] www.domainedelacoche.com

VALLET (44330)

42 Domaine du Bois BraudCome and taste superior “Muscadets” in a warm, authentic setting. Picnic on-site and take a stroll along a trail. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Pascale et Christian LUNEAU Le Bois Braud02 40 33 93 [email protected]

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VALLET (44330)

43 Château de FromenteauFind out more about the life of our vines through a guided cellar tour, a gourmet tasting or an introductory vineyard tour. Our vineyard is also open to school trips, in which children of all ages can learn about winemaking in fun workshops. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Peak season: every day from 10 am to 7 pm. Low season: from Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday and 1st November. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge et rosé. Anne et Christian BRAUD Fromenteau02 40 36 23 75 [email protected] www.chateaudefromenteau.com

44 Domaine du Moulin CamusWelcome to our mill, where you can learn and enjoy the highlights of our family vineyard. We feature a room where you can hold seminars, family events and more. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays (or open by appointment only). AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Catherine et François BOULANGER 41, rue Saint Vincent02 40 33 93 05 [email protected]

45 Château de la FertéWe welcome you to taste our wines on the south-east side of a hillside bordering the Sanguèze, a river that flows into the Sèvre Nantaise. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Jérôme SECHER et Hervé DENIS La Ferté02 40 33 95 54 [email protected] www.chateaudelaferte.com

46 Domaine de la Chalousière

Welcome to our floral setting. Take a tour of our cellars and taste our wines, and why not park your camper or motor home and have a picnic? Stay overnight in our country inn. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Michel PETITEAU La Chalousière02 40 36 20 15 [email protected] www.domaine-chalousière.com

47 La Tour du FerréSince 1907, four generations of winemakers have shared their passion for their calling. Wine tastings in a warm and friendly setting. Take a walk from the cellar into the vineyards and the nearby château. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge et rosé. Philippe et Françoise DOUILLARD La Champinière06 75 75 87 31 [email protected] www.latourduferre.fr

VERTOU (44120)

48 Domaine des CormiersCome taste our range of wines in our winery. Take a walk or have a picnic along the Sèvre Nantaise. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie et Gros Plant du Pays Nantais. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé Brigitte et Michel LOIRET 47 route de la Haye Fouassière02 40 34 28 13 [email protected]

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Useful addresses

MAISON DES VINSBellevue44690 LA HAYE FOUASSIERETél. 02 40 36 90 10www.vinsdeloire.fr

MAISON DU MUSCADET 4 Route d’Ancenis 44330 VALLETTél. 02 40 36 25 95

MAISON DES VINS D’ANCENIS28 Place du Millénaire44150 ANCENISTél. 02 40 96 14 92www.vins-ancenis.fr

INTERPROFESSION DES VINS DE LOIREwww.vinsdeloire.fr

MUSéE DU VIGNOBLE NANTAIS82, rue Pierre Abélard44330 LE PALLETTél. 02 40 80 90 13www.pays-vignoble-nantais.org

NANTES-METROPOLE TOURISM OFFICE ****7, rue de Valmy – B.P. 6410644041 NANTES 01 Tél. 0 892 464 [email protected]

VALLÉE DE CLISSON TOURISM OFFICE ***(on-site: Caveau des Vignerons de Clisson)Place du Minage – BP 912444191 CLISSON CEDEX Tél. 02 40 54 02 [email protected]

COMMUNAUTÉ DE COMMUNE DE VALLET TOURISM OFFICE **1, Place Charles de Gaulle44330 VALLETTél. 02 40 36 35 [email protected] www.cc-vallet.fr

LOIRE DIVATTE TOURISM OFFICE IN LE LOROUX BOTTEREAU **12 Place Rosmadec44430 LE LOROUX BOTTEREAUTél. 02 40 03 79 [email protected]

PAYS D’ANCENIS TOURISM OFFICE **27 rue du Château 44150 ANCENISTél. 02 40 83 07 [email protected]

MACHECOUL TOURISM OFFICE ** 14, Place des Halles44270 MACHECOUL Tél. 02 40 31 42 [email protected]

LOIRE ATLANTIQUE DEPARTMENT TOURISM COMMISSIONwww.loire-atlantique-tourisme.com

PAYS DE LA LOIRE REGIONAL MIXED ECONOMIC COMPANY www.enPaysdelaLoire.com

PACkAGE STAyS AND TOURS

VALLÉE DE CLISSON TOURISM OFFICE ***

NANTES-METROPOLE TOURISM office ****

COMITé DéPARTEMENTAL DU TOURISME DE LOIRE ATLANTIQUE


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This, more than anywhere else, is where the Loire, Europe’s last wild river, is most beautiful. Here, its majestic, peaceful riverbed receives the waters of the Layon and

the Aubance, two rivers that gave their names to famous Anjou wines. With its 29 Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC), the Anjou-Saumur vineyards offer the Loire Valley’s most diverse spectrum of wines, in terms of both colour and flavour, including sweet and dry whites, sweet and dry rosés, reds, and sparkling wines. The Wine Route covers approximately 200 kilometers between Ingrandes-sur-Loire and Montsoreau across an area with vines as far as the eye can see. The region’s quintessential varietals are grown on hillsides and plains along the Loire and its tributaries, where they are nurtured by local microclimates. Two main varietals dominate the area, chenin blanc and cabernet franc

Word of mouth. Open the doors of these estates and listen to the winemakers tell you about their heavenly sweet Layons, great mineral whites, fruity reds from Anjou and Saumur, elegant sparkling Loire wines, and their tender rosés. Savennières, Coteaux de l’Aubance, Quarts de Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Crémant de Loire, Saumur Brut, Saumur Champigny, Rosé and Cabernet d’Anjou… all these names evoke Anjou’s famous nectars*. They will tell the story of the region’s limestone troglodyte cellars, its cellar mills, its vineyards and wineries, and its châteaux, country mansions, and monasteries… You will quickly understand that here, human history and winemaking history have always gone hand in hand.


Anjou Wine Festival in Chalonnes-sur-Loire (late February)

La Fête du Goût et du Patrimoine in Savennières (mid-May)

La Ronde des Coteaux du Layon (early July)

La Grande Tablée du Saumur Champigny (early August)


Les Vendanges Festives in Martigné-Briand (early October)

Between Champtoceauxand Saumur

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Grande Tablée du Saumur Champigny


DID yOU kNOW?The region’s vineyards date back to the 1st century AD. In the Middle Ages, winemaking flourished under the monastic system, which owned all the region’s vineyards. In the 12th century, Henry II of England served Anjou wine in his court. The good King René boasted that “Of all the wines in my cellar, from Anjou, Lorraine, and Provence, the former is the best”.

Culture And tourism Fouasse cakesQuernons d’ardoise (chocolate-nougat sweets)Rillauds (pork speciality)Plum pâté Fish from the Loire (pike-perch, pike, eel, and more)

Culture And tourism Le Cadre Noir de SaumurFontevraud AbbeyChâteau de Brézé, Château de Brissac and Château de MontsoreauTroglodyte sites Angers and Saumur, villes d’Art et d’Histoire (towns of art and history)Doué-la-Fontaine zoo

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”Also of note All year long, this region is home to major winemaking festivals, events at the estates and hikes and trips...contact the tourism offices for more information*.

*see addresses, page 37.

trips and trails

Drive down the scenic Wine Route. From Montjean-sur-Loire to the heart of the Loire hillsides, drive on to Chalonnes-sur-Loire and journey through the Layon Valley. From Le Puy-Notre-Dame, continue on into Saumur country to Montsoreau.

Take a walk on the paths labelled “Vignes, Vins et Randos": - Wander through the Layon hills, starting in Saint Aubin de Luigné - Walk to vineyards and windmills, starting in Beaulieu-sur-Layon - Saumur-Champigny, between vineyards and towns, starting at Place des Ardilliers in the centre of Saumur

Travel down the Loire à Vélo bicycle trails. Starting in Savennières, follow the Loire and wind in and out of vineyards and flood plains. Cross the Loire in Montjean-sur-Loire and continue on to Liré, home to the Joachim du Bellay museum.

Ride the Chalonnes-sur-Loire miniature train

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wine cellarsAUBIGNE SUR LAYON (49540)

49 Domaine de MihoudyThis 6th generation winemaking estate offers guided tours and wine tastings in a charming village. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, wine tastings, meals and harvests.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Bonnezeaux ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Brut. Jean-Paul et Huguette COCHARD02 41 59 46 52 [email protected]

BEAULIEU SUR LAYON (49750)

50 Château de la MulonnièreNineteenth-century château in the heart of Layon country. Tour of vineyard and winery. Bed and breakfast. Groups: themed events at the estate with local product tasting.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday open until 7 pm and Sunday afternoons by appointment only. Closed mid-January to early February. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Coteaux du Layon ; Quarts de Chaume ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Savennières. François ROBIN / Benoît DUFOUR Les Mulonnières02 41 78 47 52 [email protected] www.guy-saget.com

51 Château Soucherie Panoramic view of the vineyard and wine tasting in a vaulted cellar. Tour of the winery upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -7 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire ; Savennières. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Famille TIJOU La Soucherie – Route de Rochefort02 41 78 31 18 [email protected] www.soucherie.com

52 Domaine d’AmbinosThe Ambinos estate has been family-owned and operated for several generations and welcomes you for wine tastings. Vineyard tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed from 15 to 30 August / weekends in November and Easter weekend. AOC Coteaux du Layon. Jean-Pierre et Hélène CHÉNÉ 3, impasse des Jardins02 41 78 48 09 [email protected]

BREZE (49260)

53 Château de BrézéThe historic Château de Brézé, which was mentioned as early as 1060, is currently home to the descendents of its one-time Lords. They will comment on its great wines in a guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting meals and events.

Open every day from 1st April to 30 September, 11 am - 7 pm. Open Wednesday to Friday from 1st October to 31 March, 2 pm - 6 pm, and weekends 10 am - 6 pm. Closed weekends in January. Please contact us by telephone for other times or to make a reservation. AOC de Saumur ; Coteaux de Saumur ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Brut ; Saumur Rouge. Jean DE COLBERT 2 rue du Château02 41 51 62 06 [email protected] www.vinsdesaumur.com

BRISSAC QUINCé (49320)

54 Domaine de BablutAs early as 1546, the Daviau family owned windmills and a vineyard on the hills of the Aubance. Come discover their wines in an old cellar mill. Guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages Brissac ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux de l’Aubance ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Christophe DAVIAU Bablut02 41 91 22 59 [email protected] www.vignobles-daviau.fr

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55 Les Caves de la LoireCaves de la Loire invites you to a guided tasting session in a spacious, specially-designed site. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed MONDAY morning and SATURDAY afternoon in January, February and March. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages Brissac ; Bonnezeaux ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux de l’Aubance ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Quarts de Chaume ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Brut. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Jacqueline THOMAS Route de Vauchrétien02 41 91 28 79 [email protected] www.cavesdelaloire.com

CHALONNES SUR LOIRE (49290)

56 Domaine des Coteaux Blancs

The Coteaux Blancs estate invites you to a wine tasting in their 17 hectare vineyard. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -6 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Fines Bulles ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé de Loire. François PICHERIT Les Coteaux Blancs – “Dauphineté”02 41 78 27 97 [email protected] www.coteauxblancs.com

CHAMP SUR LAYON (49380)

57 Château La TomazeThis family estate invites you to taste the wine they have produced there for several generations. Guided tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

In peak season, Tuesday and Thursday: 2 pm - 6 pm / Wednesday and Friday: 9 am -12 pm / Saturday: 10 am - 12:30 pm. In low season, Tuesday and Thursday: 2 pm -6 pm / Saturday: 10 am - 12:30 pm. Other times by appointment only. Closed Sunday and public holidays. From 1st to 15 January, Ascension weekend, and from 15 to 31 August. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé d’Anjou. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Vincent et Marie-Jeanne LECOINTRE Vignoble Lecointre 6 bis, rue du Pineau02 41 78 86 34 [email protected] www.vignoblelecointre.com

58 Domaine de la BergerieThe La Bergerie estate is surrounded by vines and run by a 7th generation winemaker, who would be delighted to share his passion for wine with you in a tour or tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

Cellar open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm. Saturday 11 am to 7 pm. Closed public holidays. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Quarts de Chaume ; Rosé de Loire ; Savennières. Yves GUEGNIARD La Bergerie02 41 78 85 43 [email protected] www.yves-guegniard.com

59 Domaine de la Raimbaudière

These winemakers’ 22-hectare estate dates back to the 1900s. They would be happy to welcome you and share some of their secrets. Tours and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire. Florian CESBRON La Frappillonnière02 41 78 86 76 [email protected]

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CHAMP SUR LAYON (49380)

60 Vignoble Gelineau EARLThe Gelineau family would be happy to welcome you to taste some of their best wines. Tours upon request. Gîte de France. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Pierre-Antoine GIOVANNONNI Château de la Viaudière, route de Valanjou02 41 78 86 27 [email protected] www.vignoble-gelineau.com

CHAUDEFONDS SUR LAYON (49290)

61 Domaine Aguilas - GaudardThis family-owned business located amidst the Layon hills offers beautiful views. Guided tour and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, wine tasting, meals and events.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am to 7 pm (Sunday by appointment only). AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Quarts de Chaume ; Rosé de Loire. J et P AGUILAS La Brosse – Route de Saint Aubin02 41 78 10 68 [email protected]

62 Domaine de Saint PierreScenic family estate in the heart of Layon country. Tour of the estate and guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day from 10 am to 7 pm. Sunday by appointment only. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Pierre RENOUARD Bas Pé02 41 78 04 21 [email protected] www.domaine-saint-pierre.com

63 Domaine MartinThe Martin family, winemakers for four generations, runs a 23-hectare vineyard. They enjoy sharing their love of wine by welcoming visitors to the estate for a guided tour and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Luc et Fabrice MARTIN 2 bis, rue du Stade02 41 78 19 91 [email protected] www.coteaux-layon.fr

CHAVAGNES LES EAUX (49380)

64 Domaine du Petit ValEstate at the heart of the Layon hillside. Guided wine tasting session in a lovely cellar. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / afternoons by appointment only. Closed Sunday. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Bonnezeaux ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Denis GOIZIL Le Petit Val02 41 54 31 [email protected]

CLERE SUR LAYON (49560)

65 Domaine du Petit ClocherHaut Layon Estate on shale terroirs. Cellar tours and wine tasting. Vineyard tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Jean-Noël DENIS 3, rue du Layon02 41 59 54 51 [email protected] www.domainedupetitclocher.fr

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CONCOURSON SUR LAYON (49700)

66 Château des RochettesThe Château des Rochettes welcomes you to stop by and taste its wines. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm. Saturday 9 am - 12 pm. Closed Saturday afternoon. AOC Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Brut. Yannick BABIN Les Rochettes02 41 59 11 51 [email protected]

67 Domaine de l’EtéYou will be greeted with a warm welcome in a pleasant wine-tasting area. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Brut. Yannick BABIN02 41 59 11 63 [email protected] www.domaine-ete.com

68 EARL Proffit-LonguetEstate in the heart of a vineyard overlooked by the ruins of a historical windmill. Guided tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 9 am -12 pm. Closed from 24 December to 1st January. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Brut ; Saumur Champigny. Inès PROFFIT Les Bleuces02 41 59 11 74 [email protected] www.domainedesbleuces.com

DAMPIERRE SUR LOIRE (49400)

69 Château de ChaintresSeventeenth-century country mansion surrounded by a 20-hectare enclosed vineyard, the largest in the Saumur region. Guided tour of the estate and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday and Sunday: 10 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, except in low season, Saturday: 10 am -12:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm upon reservation. Closed Sunday in low season. AOC Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny. Richard DESOUCHE 54, rue de la Croix de Chaintres02 41 52 90 54 [email protected] www.chaintres.com

DENEE (49190)

70 Domaine des ChesnaiesSixteenth-century property located in Denée, “Petite cité de caractère” (Characteristic Small Town). Romantic garden built in 1889. Guided tour and tasting. Charming guest rooms. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Wednesday and Sunday by appointment only: Call 06.82.37.73.50 before your visit to check if we are there. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Fines Bulles ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Olivier DE CENIVAL La Noue02 41 78 79 80 [email protected] www.domainedeschesnaies.com

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DISTRE (49400)

71 Domaine des Hautes Vignes

Alain and Anne Fourrier welcome you for a taste of their Saumur wines. Guided tour and tasting upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 7 pm, in low season: 9 am -5 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux de Saumur ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny ; Saumur Rouge. Méthode Rouge. Alain et Anne FOURRIER 22, rue de la Chapelle02 41 50 21 [email protected]

DOUE LA FONTAINE (49700)

72 Domaine des SablonnièresThe estate would be happy to welcome you and to tell you about its know how in a guided tour and tasting session. Groups: guided tours and tasting sessions, reservations necessary for meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Anjou Rouge ; Coteaux du Layon ; Saumur Brut. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Pierre et Eliane BEBIN, Tony RABOIN 367 rue Jean Gaschet02 41 59 00 41 lessablonniè[email protected]

DRAIN (49530)

73 Domaine des GalloiresFrom their exceptional estate overlooking the Loire Valley, these winemakers will take you on a guided tour and let you taste and appreciate their wines. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Open Saturday until 5 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Anjou rouge, Cabernet d’Anjou, Crémant de Loire. Muscadet, Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire sur lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge, rosé. Famille TOUBLANC ET BAUMARD La Galloire 02 40 98 20 10 [email protected] www.galloires.com

74 GAEC RENOU FrèresThe Haut Fresne estate is located on the banks of the Loire, near the birthplace of Joachim du Bellay. Tours and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Open Saturday until 5 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire ; Coteaux d’Ancenis Malvoisie, Muscadet sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Mrs RENOU Domaine du Haut Fresne02 40 98 26 79 [email protected] www.renou-freres.com

FAYE D’ANJOU (49380)

75 Château du FresneThe Château du Fresne is a jewel of the 15th century. This family opens its estate to the public to share their love of their work. Guided tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 3 pm - 6:30 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc et rouge. Emile et Michel BRETAULT 25 bis rue des Monts02 41 54 30 88 [email protected] http://chateaudufresne.blogspot.com/

76 Logis des NoëlsThis family vineyard works its vine and its wine by combining tradition with modern technologies. Wine tasting and presentation of its terroirs. Winery tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 3 pm - 6 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Guy et Christian TOURET Les Closserons 02 41 54 30 57 [email protected] www.logis-des-noels.com

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LA CHAPELLE SAINT FLORENT (49410)

77 Domaine de la Grand’ Lande

The La Grand’ Lande estate would like for you to taste its wines. Historical tour of the cellar and regional information upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours and local product tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Anjou Rouge ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire. Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire, Malvoisie, Coteaux d’Ancenis rouge et rosé. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge. Yves TERRIEN La Grand’ Lande06 19 27 40 88

LA POMMERAYE (49620)

78 Domaine de PutilleIsabelle and Steve welcome you to their estate and their cellars for a friendly tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed public holidays. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Coteaux de la Loire ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire. Isabelle SECHER et Steve ROULIER Putille02 41 39 80 43 [email protected] www.domainedeputille.fr

79 Domaine Musset-RoullierEnter into our estate for a warm welcome and wine tasting. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Coteaux de la Loire ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Lydia MUSSET Le Bas Chaumier02 41 39 05 71 [email protected]

LE PUY NOTRE DAME (49260)

80 Domaine de la PaleineCome discover the limestone galleries under this estate, where one thousand vintages flourished, and take part in a guided wine tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -6 pm / Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Cabernet d’Anjou ; Cabernet de Saumur ; Coteaux de Saumur ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Brut ; Saumur Rouge ; Crémant de Loire. Laurence et Marc VINCENT 9 rue de la Paleine02 41 52 21 24 [email protected] www.domaine-paleine.com

81 Domaine de la RenièreThis family, winemakers since 1631, invite you to their estate for a guided tour and tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Peak season: every day from 10 am to 7 pm. Sundays by appointment only. AOC Coteaux de Saumur ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Rouge. René-Hugues GAY 1 rue de la Cerisaie – Les Caves02 41 52 26 31

82 Domaine de l’EnchantoirWinemaking house founded in the 19th century. These winemakers invite you to their 17th century room to find out more about their craft and taste their wines. Guided tour of the estate. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Saturday open until 6 pm and Sunday afternoons by appointment only. AOC Anjou Rouge ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Rouge. Didier et Marie-Odile WIEDER 4 rue de l’Arguray – Chavannes02 41 52 26 33 [email protected] www.enchantoir.com

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LIRE (49530)

83 Domaine du Moulin GironThe Moulin Giron estate invites you to share in a friendly wine tasting session. Guided tour followed by wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 am -12 pm / 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm, and Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 2:30 pm - 5 pm. From the 3rd week of July to the 1st week of August, by appointment only. AOC Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire, Coteaux d’Ancenis (rouge et rosé), Anjou rouge et Cabernet d’Anjou rosé. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Nadine RENOU Le Moulin Giron02 40 09 03 15 [email protected]

LUE EN BAUGEOIS (49140)

84 Domaine de la TuffièreThis unique vineyard extends a warm welcome to guests curious about its troglodyte caves and an informative wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday. Anjou Fines Bulles ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Frédéric COIGNARD et Clarisse BENESTEAU La Tuffière02 41 45 11 47 [email protected]

MARTIGNE BRIAND (49540)

85 Château des NoyersThe Château des Noyers, a magnificent historical monument from the 16th and 17th centuries, gives its visitors the chance to taste wines from its 20-hectare vineyard. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am - 8 pm, Sunday by appointment only / in October to May, Monday - Saturday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 6 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé d’Anjou. Paul BESNARD02 41 54 03 71 [email protected] www.chateaudesnoyers.fr

86 Domaine de Pied FlondFormer 15th century seigneury located on a vineyard. For seven generations, this family has carried on its winemaking tradition. Guided tasting session. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm. Closed from Christmas to 1st January. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Saumur Brut. Franck GOURDON Pied Flond – Route d’Angers02 41 59 92 36 [email protected] www.pied-flond.fr

87 Domaine de SalvertLarge winery built in 1895 amidst the vines at the entrance to a charming little village. Tour of the estate and wine tasting in a warm, cosy tasting room. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

In peak season, open every day from 9 am to 12 pm, except Tuesday and Sunday. In low season, open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm. NB: Saturday morning, call Mrs. Hauret Lavielle on 02 41 59 48 62. Closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Rouge. Georges BUREAU Hameau de l’Etang02 41 59 48 25 [email protected] www.domaine-de-salvert.fr

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88 Domaine Leduc-FrouinThe Leduc-Frouin estate invites you to discover its wines in a guided tasting session. Guided tours upon request. Groups: tours and wine tastings, reservations necessary for meals.

Monday - Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 2 pm - 6 pm, and mornings by appointment only. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Brut. Antoine et Nathalie LEDUC La Seigneurie – Sousigné02 41 59 42 83 [email protected] www.leduc-frouin.com

89 Domaine MatignonYou are invited to visit them and share their passion by tasting a variety of their wines. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Brut. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Hélène et Yves MATIGNON 21, avenue du château02 41 59 43 71 [email protected] www.domaine-matignon.fr

90 Domaine Moulin TurquaisLet us share our love of wine and the vineyards with you under the ruins of an 18th century cellar mill. This 38-hectare vineyard overlooks the village and the Layon river. Guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, by appointment only. Closed in August, between Christmas and New Year’s Day, Sundays, and public holidays. Detailed schedule available online. AOC Anjou Blanc, Coteaux du Layon, Anjou Rouge, Anjou Villages, Rosé de Loire, Rosé d’Anjou, Cabernet d’Anjou, Crémant de Loire, Saumur méthode traditionnelle. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Françoise et Bruno VERGNE02 41 59 42 97 [email protected] www.moulinturquais.com

91 Domaine Saint ArnoulThe Saint Arnoul estate welcomes you into its troglodyte cellars and its winery, with a wine tasting at the end of the tour. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm and afternoons by appointment only.Closed 11-26 August and 23 December - 6 January. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Brut. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge Alain POUPARD Rue des Caves – “Sousigné”02 41 59 43 62 [email protected] www.saint-arnoul.com

MONTJEAN SUR LOIRE (49570)

92 Domaine Delaunay Père et fils

The Delaunays welcome you to their estate for a visit and a wine tasting. Groups: tours and wine tastings, reservations necessary for meals and events.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm. After hours by appointment only. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Coteaux de la Loire ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Chaume ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Route de Chalonnes – ZI Daudet – BP3702 41 39 08 39 [email protected] www.domaine-delaunay.com

MONTREUIL BELLAY (49260)

93 Château de Montreuil-Bellay

This historical furnished citadel has been home to the same family for two hundred years. Come visit the 15th century winerys and taste their wines. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

July-August: 10 am - 6:30 pm. April-May-June-September-October: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, except Tuesday. Low season: Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Cabernet de Saumur ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Brut ; Saumur Rouge. Mme de VALBRAY Place des Ormeaux02 41 52 33 06 [email protected] www.chateau-montreuil-bellay.fr

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MOZE SUR LOUET (49610)

94 Domaine RichouThe Richou estate invites you to a presentation of its wines in a guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: guided tour and tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am -12 pm / 2:30 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Villages Brissac ; Coteaux de l’Aubance. Didier et Damien RICHOU Chauvigné – Route de Dénée02 41 78 72 13 [email protected] www.domainerichou.fr

MURS ERIGNE (49610)

95 Domaine de la BourrelièreEighteen-hectare wine operation located on a historical site. Tour and tasting. Tour of the vineyard, with its panoramic view of the valley, upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am -12 pm / 2:30 pm - 7 pm, except Thursday. Closed Thursday and Sunday. Last week of July and first week of August. AOC Anjou Mousseux, Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages Brissac ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux de l’Aubance ; Rosé de Loire. Frères JOLLY La Bourreliere02 41 57 76 76

NOTRE DAME D’ALLENCON (49380)

96 Domaine de la Couchetière

Just 1 km away from Bonnezeaux, the La Couchetière estate offers you a tour followed by a complete wine tasting. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Bonnezeaux ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Eric et Tony BRAULT La Couchetière – Route de Bonnezeaux02 41 54 30 26 [email protected]

PARNAY (49730)

97 Château de ParnayThe Château de Parnay takes you on a tour of the historic Antoine Cristal vineyards and its famous “clos d’entre les murs” followed by a guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm, from May to September The rest of the year, Monday to Friday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm, and Saturday: 10 am - 12:30 pm. December: Monday to Saturday, 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm. Closed Sundays from October to April. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Villages Brissac ; Coteaux de l’Aubance ; Crémant de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny. Mathias LEVRON 1 rue Antoine Cristal02 41 38 10 85 [email protected] www.royalmillesime.com

98 Château de TargéIn this former hunting lodge of Louis XIV’s and Louis XV’s personal secretaries, the descendents of these royal staff members invite you to taste their wines. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday by appointment only. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Cabernet de Saumur ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny. Edouard PISANI-FERRY02 41 38 11 50 [email protected] www.chateaudetarge.fr

99 Domaine des ClosiersThe Closiers estate grows its vines on a limestone hillside. Its winemakers would be delighted to welcome you for a visit and a tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

In peak season, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 2 pm -6 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. In low season, Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 12 pm: Other days by appointment only. Closed public holidays. AOC Cabernet de Saumur ; Crémant de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny. Elie MOIRIN 8, rue Valbrun02 41 38 12 32 [email protected]

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SAINT AUBIN DE LUIGNE (49190)

100 Château de BellevueThis family property built in 1850 is one of this wine region’s oldest estates. Guided tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

Cellar open daily; Sunday by appointment only. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 am -6 pm AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire ; Savennières. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Hervé TIJOU02 41 78 33 11 [email protected] www.chateaudebellevue.fr

101 Château de la RoulerieThis 19th century family-owned property is surrounded by a lovely park and enjoys a gorgeous view of the valley. Vineyard tour followed by wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. Closed the 3rd week of August. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé d’Anjou. Philippe GERMAIN La Roulerie02 41 54 88 26 [email protected]

102 Domaine BlouinIn the heart of the village of St Aubin de Luigné, the Blouin estate welcomes you to share their love of wine. Guided tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon ; Layon Village (St Aubin et Beaulieu). Jean-Christophe BLOUIN 53, rue du Canal de Monsieur02 41 78 33 53 [email protected] www.domaine-michel-blouin.fr

103 Domaine CadyWinery at the heart of the Layon hillside. Certified Terra Vitis. Presentation on winemaking and tasting sessions featuring superior wines. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm, 2 pm - 6 pm. Sunday by appointment only. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Philippe, Sylvie et Alexandre CADY Valette 02 41 78 33 69 [email protected] www.domainecady.fr

104 Domaine de la Grande Brosse

The Grande Brosse estate warmly opens its doors to you to share its know how. Tour of the estate and guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 1 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 8 am -12 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Pascal MACÉ La Grande Brosse02 41 78 32 46

105 Domaine des Deux ValléesThe Les Deux Vallées estate welcomes you for guided tasting sessions in a sophisticated, panoramic setting. Guided tours upon request. Groups: tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire ; Savennières. Philippe et René SOCHELEAU Bellevue02 41 78 33 24 [email protected] www.domaine2vallees.com


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SAINT AUBIN DE LUIGNE (49190)

106 Domaine des ForgesForty-hectare family vineyard in existence for five generations. Respect for nature and the terroir. Guided tour and tasting. “Gîte de France 3 épis” ranking (10 people). Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and events.

From Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am -12 pm / 1:30 pm - 7 pm, Saturday until 6 pm. Open Sunday morning by appointment only. Closed Sunday afternoon and public holidays. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon St Aubin de Luigné ; Crémant de Loire ; Quarts de Chaume ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire ; Savennières ; Savennières Roche aux Moines. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Stéphane BRANCHEREAU Clos des Forges02 41 78 33 56 [email protected] www.domainedesforges.net

107 Domaine TremblayEstate located high on a hillside, surrounded by vines. Come for our warm welcome and a friendly cellar visit followed by wine tasting. Vineyard tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Open Saturday until 6 pm.Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Coteaux du Layon, Anjou Rouge, Cabernet d’Anjou, rose de Loire, Méthode traditionnelle brut et demi-sec. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. M TREMBLAY La Grande Rue02 41 78 33 [email protected]

SAINT CYR EN BOURG (49260)

108 Cave des Vignerons de Saumur

Take a guided tour throughout our 10 km of underground cellars, where you will learn about these cellars’ history, see how wine is made and taste some of our creations.

Every day in peak season from 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. AOC Cabernet d’Anjou ; Cabernet de Saumur ; Coteaux de Saumur ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Brut ; Saumur Champigny ; Saumur Rouge. Dominique BRETON route de Saumoussay02 41 53 06 18 [email protected] www.cavedesaumur.com

109 Domaine de NerleuxFor five centuries, this 17th century estate has been home to the Neau family, who invite you to share their passion for winemaking. Guided tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm. AOC Cabernet de Saumur ; Coteaux de Saumur ; Crémant de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny. Régis NEAU 4 rue de la Paleine02 41 51 61 04 [email protected] www.domaine-de-nerleux.fr

SAINT GEORGES SUR LAYON (49700)

110 Domaine du Pont de LivierIn the Le Pont de Livier estate, you will be met with a warm welcome for a guided tour and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings; walking trail and events. Rural inn.

Monday - Sunday: 9 am -7:30 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Flore et Emmanuel RIALLAND02 41 59 68 23 [email protected] www.pontdelivier.com

111 Domaine GuichouxThe Guichoux estate’s winemakers are pleased to welcome you and share their passion for wine. Guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Sunday and public holidays by appointment only. Closed from 20 to 31 August. AOC Anjou rouge, Cabernet d’Anjou, Coteaux du Layon, Rosé d’Anjou, Rosé de Loire, Crémant, Saumur méthode traditionnelle. Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Françoise et Pierre-Damien GUICHOUX Varannes02 41 59 62 73 [email protected]

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SAINT JUST SUR DIVE (49260)

112 Domaine de Saint JustIn this estate, located 10 km from Saumur, the winemakers will be happy to welcome you for a visit and to taste their wines. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm. Saturday: 9 am -1 pm. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny ; Saumur Rouge. Yves LAMBERT 12 rue de la Prée02 41 51 62 01 [email protected] http://www.st-just.net

SAINT LAMBERT DU LATTAY (49750)

113 Aubert FrèresThree-hectare sustainable winery near the Layon hillside. Come share their passion for wine in a tasting session. Tours upon request. Reservations necessary for group tours and wine tastings.

Every day from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed in August, September and October. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé de Loire. Laurent BLOUIN Les Hardières02 41 78 30 83 [email protected]

114 Domaine de la DucquerieThis estate opens its doors to you for a wine tasting. Cellar visit. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm. AOC Anjou Villages ; Chaume ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Savennières. Noël et Anita CAILLEAU 2, chemin du Grand Clos02 41 78 42 00

115 Domaine des BohuesThe Les Bohues estate will be delighted to welcome you for a winery tour and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

The Les Bohues estate will be delighted to welcome you for a winery tour and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon. Denis RETAILLEAU Les Bohues02 41 78 33 92 [email protected] www.domainedesbohues.com

SAINT MELAINE SUR AUBANCE (49610)

116 Domaine de Haute PercheThis family winery is located 10 km from Angers, south of the Loire in one of the best terroirs of Anjou. In our cellar, you will be warmly welcomed to taste our wines. “Do not produce too much wine, produce just enough, to uphold the motto of the Maison Papin: Excellence.” Reservations necessary for group tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 7 pm. AOC Anjou Villages Brissac ; Coteaux de l’Aubance. A. et Ch. PAPIN 7, chemin de la Godelière02 41 57 75 65 [email protected] www.domainehauteperche.com

SAINT REMY EN MAUGES (49110)

117 Vignoble Rethore DavyThis solitary estate, nestled in the heart of Les Mauges, at 105 m in elevation with south-facing exposure, enjoys an exceptional panoramic view over the Evre valley and its surrounding hills. Guided tour and tasting sessions. Reservations necessary for group tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Thursday: by appointment only, Friday and Saturday: 8 am -7 pm. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire. Christophe RETHORE Les Vignes02 41 30 12 [email protected]

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SAINT SATURNIN SUR LOIRE (49320)

118 Domaine des Bonnes GagnesThe Hery family, who have been winemakers since the Revolution, shares its know how and love of wine in guided tours and wine tasting sessions. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. Closed during harvests, from 20 September to 30 October. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages Brissac ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux de l’Aubance ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. François HERY Orgigné02 41 91 22 76 [email protected]

SAUMUR (49400)

119 Ackerman – Rémy PannierDeep in these limestone cellars, you will discover the ancestral know how and heritage of this estate in a guided tour. Groups: guided cellar tours, dining available with reservations.

In peak season, from 10 March to 4 October (every day): 9:30 am -6:30 pm. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Bourgueil ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Chinon ; Coteaux de Saumur ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Brut ; Saumur Champigny ; Saumur Rouge ; Touraine ; Vouvray. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Julien GOUDEAU 19 rue Léopold Palustre St Hilaire St Florent02 41 53 03 21 [email protected] www.ackerman-remypannier.com

120 Langlois ChâteauThis estate has been family-owned since 1885 in the Château de St Florent vineyard. Come admire the kilometers of underground cellars and taste their wines. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

Every day in peak season: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. AOC Cabernet de Saumur ; Crémant de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny ; Saumur Rouge ; Sancerre. 3 rue Palustre St Hilaire St Florent02 41 40 21 40 [email protected] www.langlois-chateau.fr

121 Sté BOUVET-LADUBAYIn the heart of Saumurois country, Saumur Brut-producing Bouvet-Ladubay welcomes you to its 8 km of cellars where you can learn about every stage of the Traditional Method, from fermentation to bottling. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday 9 am - 11 am and 2 pm - 5 pm. Saturday and Sunday, 10 am -11 am and 3 pm - 5 pm. AOC Saumur Brut ; Crémant de Loire ; et Vins fins du Val de Loire. Rue Jean Ackerman Saint Hilaire Saint Florent02 41 83 83 83 [email protected] www.bouvet-ladubay.fr

122 VEUVE AMIOTThese 5 km of tunnels will take you deep into the stone and tell you all about the winemaking tradition. Visit the cellar and production site, and then taste our wines. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From 1st April to 31 October: every day from 10 am to 6 pm (July and August: 6:30 pm). AOC Crémant de Loire ; Saumur Brut. 19, 21 rue Jean Ackerman Saint Hilaire Saint Florent02 41 83 14 14 [email protected] www.veuve-amiot.com

SAVENNIERES (49170)

123 Closel – Château des VaultsThe owner of Château des Vaults takes you on an instructive tour of his estate, with its English garden, hillside vineyards and vegetable garden, ending with a wine tasting in the château. Vineyard open for individual visits. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Open every day from 1 April to 30 October and Monday to Saturday from 1st November to 31 March, from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Closed at Christmas, Easter and 1st January. AOC Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Crémant de Loire ; Savennières. Evelyne DE JESSEY-PONTBRIAND 1 place du Mail02 41 72 81 00 [email protected] www.savennieres-closel.com

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124 Domaine aux MoinesCome stroll amongst the vines at this historic medieval site and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view. Tour of the estate and vineyard and guided tasting session. Reservations necessary for group tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 7 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Anjou Villages ; Savennières Roche aux Moines. Monique et Tessa LAROCHE chemin de la Roche aux Moines02 41 72 21 33 [email protected] www.domaine-aux-moines.com

125 Domaine TaillandierThe Taillandier estate welcomes you to its cellars, as you enter Savennières, for a presentation of its vineyard and a guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day of the year: 10 am - 6:30 pm. Closed during the harvest in October. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Savennières. Eric TAILLANDIER Varennes02 41 72 23 [email protected]

SOULAINES SUR AUBANCE (49610)

126 Domaine de RochambeauThis panoramic cellar offers a wonderful view of this estate, which overlooks the Aubance. Organic winemakers. Friendly wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday and Friday: 2 pm - 7:30 pm, Wednesday and Thursday: 6 pm - 7:30 pm, Saturday all day long, or after hours by appointment. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages Brissac ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux de l’Aubance ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. FOREST Maurice Rochambeau02 41 57 82 26 [email protected]

SOUZAY CHAMPIGNY (49400)

127 Château de VilleneuveWith its view over the Loire, the Château de Villeneuve enjoys an exceptional location due to its exposure and its limestone soil. Presentation of the estate and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm, 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny. Jean-Pierre CHEVALIER 3, rue Jean Brevet02 41 51 14 04 [email protected] www.chateau-de-villeneuve.com

128 Clos des CordeliersLe Clos des Cordeliers welcomes you to this winemaking estate founded by Franciscan monks for tours and tasting sessions. Groups: guided tour and tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -6 pm. Sundays by appointment only. Closed public holidays. AOC Cabernet de Saumur ; Saumur Champigny. Géraldine MEIRAV-RATRON et Sébastien RATRON Route de Saint Cyr en Bourg Champigny02 41 52 95 48 [email protected] www.clos-des-cordeliers.com

THOUARCE (49380)

129 Château de FeslesThis estate is one of the oldest vineyards of Anjou. Its rose garden and vineyards, and its exceptional view, will take your breath away. Tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours, tasting sessions and meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed public holidays. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Bonnezeaux ; Rosé d’Anjou. Bernard GERMAIN02 41 68 94 00 [email protected]

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THOUARCE (49380)

130 Domaine des TrottièresThis estate, the most beautiful of the Anjou vineyard, has 83 ha of AOC vines. Visit the vineyard and the winery, then experience a tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm and afternoons by appointment only. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Bonnezeaux ; Rosé d’Anjou. Mr ETIENNE Les Trottières Route de Champ-sur-Layon02 41 54 14 10 lestrottiè[email protected]

131 Domaine Les Grandes VignesThe Les Grandes Vignes estate welcomes you to its shelly sand cellars for a guided tour of the cellar and wine tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Sunday and public holidays by appointment only. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Villages ; Bonnezeaux ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Famille VAILLANT La Roche Aubry02 41 54 05 06 [email protected] www.domainelesgrandesvignes.com

132 SCEA Vignoble Denechère Geffard

Come experience this winemaker’s know how through a tour of his estate, nestled in the vineyard, and a wine tasting. Vineyard tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed from 16 to 27 August. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Bonnezeaux ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire. François GEFFARD et Alain DENECHERE La Petite Croix02 41 54 06 [email protected]

133 Vignoble de l’ArcisonThe L’Arcison vineyard welcomes you for a tour of the winery and the cellar, followed by a guided tasting session. Vineyard tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Sunday in peak season: 8 am -12:30 pm. Closed Sunday in low season and in October. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Gamay ; Anjou Rouge ; Bonnezeaux ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Damien REULIER Le Mesnil02 41 54 16 [email protected]

134 Vignoble RahardThese winemakers invite you to meet them and share stories while enjoying a glass of their wine. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. AOC Bonnezeau. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Les Gaumonts02 41 54 32 31 [email protected]

TIGNé (49540)

135 Domaine de GatinesThe Gatines estate presents its know how and the Terra Vitis system through a wine tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux du Layon ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Brut. Pierre-Eric et Dominique DESSEVRE 12, rue de la Boulaie02 41 59 41 48 [email protected] www.domainedegatines.fr

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TILLIERES (49230)

136 Domaine de l’EspéranceThis estate, nestled amongst the vines, has welcomed visitors for three generations. Tours and tasting sessions; a young, fruity wine. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Patrice et Anne-Sophie CHESNE L’Espérance02 41 70 46 09 [email protected]

137 Domaine du ColombierThe estate is open all year round for visits of their vineyard and winery and wine tastings. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -6 pm. Saturday: 9 am -5 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Muscadet Sur Lie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Jean-Yves BRETAUDEAU Le Colombier02 41 70 45 96 [email protected] www.lecolombier.com

TREMONT (49310)

138 Domaine de LucetSince 1928, four generations of winemakers have run this estate, driven by their love of wine. They hope you will come taste it with them. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sunday by appointment only. AOC Coteaux du Layon ; Anjou Rouge, Anjou Villages, Cabernet d’Anjou, Crémant de Loire, Rosé de Loire, Saumur méthode traditionnelle. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge, rosé Jean-Carl DESSEVRE Lucet02 41 59 40 10 [email protected]

139 Domaine des Trois MontsThe Les Trois Monts estate hopes to see you soon, so they can share their love of wine through tasting sessions and guided tours. Rural inn. Groups: reservations necessary for tours, wine tasting, meals and all-day events..

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. AOC Saumur Brut. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge, rosé. Hubert et Sébastien GUÉNEAU 3, rue Saint Fiacre02 41 59 45 21 [email protected] www.domainedestroismonts.com

TURQUANT (49730)

140 Domaine des Champs-FleurisThis estate has been in the family for several generations. They hope to see you soon for a wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and dining.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 7 pm, Sunday morning and public holidays by appointment only. AOC Cabernet de Saumur ; Coteaux de Saumur ; Crémant de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny. Patrice RETIF 50 et 54 rue des Martyrs02 41 38 10 92 [email protected] www.champs-fleuris.com

VARRAINS (49400)

141 Domaine des VarinellesCome visit our limestone cellars and share our passion for wine tasting. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm and afternoons by appointment only. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Cabernet de Saumur ; Crémant de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny. Laurent DAHEUILLER 28, rue du Ruau02 41 52 90 94 [email protected] www.daheuiller.com

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VARRAINS (49400)

142 EARL DOMAINE DES CLOS MAURICE

Welcome to this winery for a guided cellar tour and wine tasting session. Vineyard tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Saumur Champigny. Mickael HARDOUIN 18, rue de la mairie02 41 52 93 76 [email protected]

VAUCHRETIEN (49320)

143 Domaine des GiraudièresEstate located in a welcoming village near Brissac. Tours of the vineyard in summer, winery tours and guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Saturday until 6 pm. Open Sunday 9 am to 12 pm, March and April only. Closed Sunday, except in March and April. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages Brissac ; Bonnezeaux ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux de l’Aubance ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé d’Anjou ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Dominique et Françoise ROULLET Les Giraudières02 41 91 24 00

144 Domaine DittièreSixth-generation family estate located near Brissac. Guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Small furnished house for rent. Reservations necessary for group tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Anjou Villages Brissac ; Bonnezeaux ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux de l’Aubance ; Coteaux du Layon ; Crémant de Loire ; Rosé de Loire. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Bruno DITTIERE 1 chemin de la Grouas02 41 91 23 78 [email protected] http://perso.wanadoo.fr/d.dittiere

VAUDELNAY (49260)

145 Domaine de FiervauxThis estate is on a 38 ha vineyard that has been in the family for six generations. They would like to welcome you for a vineyard tour and a guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Closed Sunday and from 20/12 to 10/01. AOC Anjou Blanc ; Anjou Rouge ; Coteaux du Layon ; Cabernet d’Anjou ; Crémant de Loire ; Cabernet de Saumur ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Rouge. Christian COUSIN 235, rue des Caves – “Oiré”06 08 84 66 94 [email protected] www.domainedefiervaux.com

146 Domaine du Vieux PressoirFifth-generation 25 ha family winery. Its winemakers welcome you to their estate for a tasting session. Tours upon request. 4 bed and breakfast rooms (including one accessible to the disabled). Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Cabernet d’Anjou ; Coteaux de Saumur ; Rosé de Loire ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Brut ; Saumur Rouge. Bruno ALBERT 205 rue du Château d’Oiré02 41 52 21 78 [email protected] www.domaine-vieuxpressoir.com

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MAISON DU VIN DE L’ANJOU5 bis, place Kennedy49100 ANGERS (près du château)Tél. 02 41 88 81 [email protected]

MAISON DU VIN DE SAUMURQuai Lucien Gautier49400 SAUMUR (près de l’Office du Tourisme)Tél. 02 41 38 45 [email protected]


MUSéE DE LA VIGNE ET DU VIN D’ANJOULes Celliers de La CoudrayePlace des Vignerons49750 SAINT-LAMBERT-DU-LATTAYTél. 02 41 78 42 [email protected]

ANGERS LOIRE METROPOLE TOURISM OFFICE **** 7, Place Kennedy – B.P. 1515749051 ANGERS cedex 02 Tél. 02 41 23 50 [email protected]

SAUMUROIS TOURISM OFFICE **** Place de la Bilange – B.P. 24149418 SAUMUR Tél. 02 41 40 20 [email protected]

LOIRE LAYON TOURISM OFFICE**Place de l’Hôtel de Ville49290 CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRETél. : 02 41 78 26 [email protected]

BRISSAC LOIRE AUBANCE TOURISM OFFICE** 8, place de la République 49320 BRISSAC-QUINCE Tél. 02 41 91 21 50 accueil@ot-brissac-loire-aubance.frwww.ot-brissac-loire-aubance.fr

DOUE-LA-FONTAINE TOURISM OFFICE**30, place des Fontaines49700 DOUÉ-LA-FONTAINE Tél. 02 41 59 20 [email protected]

PARC NATUREL Régional LOIRE-ANJOU-TOURAINEMaison du Parc – 7, rue Jeanne d’Arc49730 MONTSOREAUTél. 02 41 53 66 00 info@parc-loire-anjou-touraine.frwww.parc-loire-anjou-touraine.fr

ANJOU DEPARTMENT TOURISM COMMISSIONwww.anjou-tourisme.com

PAYS DE LA LOIRE REGIONAL MIXED ECONOMIC COMPANY www.enpaysdelaloire.com

Package stays and tours

ANGERS LOIRE METROPOLE TOURISM OFFICE ****Contact : Valérie MATHIEU-FICHOT – Responsable Service Réceptif [email protected] Tél. 02 41 23 50 20/21

SAUMUROIS TOURISM OFFICE **** Contact : Chantal BESSIERE – Responsable Service Réceptif [email protected] Tél. 02 41 40 20 62

ESCAPADE LOIRE ET VIN24 Cité Vauban49000 ANGERSContact : Christian du COLOMBIER – Responsable Tél. 02 72 73 31 [email protected] www.escapade-loire.fr

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http://www.angersloiretourisme.com


http://www.saumur-tourisme.com


http://www.loire-layon-tourisme.com


http://www.ot-brissac-loire-aubance.fr


http://www.ot-douelafontaine.fr


http://www.parc-loire-anjou-touraine.fr

http://www.anjou-tourisme.com

http://www.enpaysdelaloire.com




http://www.escapade-loire.fr

In Montsoreau, right near Saumur, you are free to choose between... North and South. Let’s start with the North. This area is home to the Bourgueil and the St-Nicolas-de-

Bourgueil appellations, between the “gravelly wines” from the banks of the Loire and the “limestone wines” from the hillsides. If you continue further south, you will be met with a magnificent landscape, the confluence of the Vienne at Candes-Saint-Martin. This is where the Chinon vineyard begins, in Rabelais’s home country. The Cabernet franc varietal, which is locally known as “breton", flourishes in these limestone terroirs to yield full-bodied laying down wines, with light, fruity, aromatic qualities in the gravelly terroirs. The area’s few rosé and white wines are worth a taste.Continue your trip towards the Indre valley, country of windmills and manors, and its basketry centre (Villaines-les-Rochers). The crowning jewel of this valley is the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau.

This vineyard bears the name Touraine-Azay-le-Rideau. After meeting winemakers from Touraine Noble-Joué just outside Tours, you will catch a glimpse of the Montlouis-sur-Loire and Vouvray appellations on the hillsides on either side of the Loire. Taste these great Loire wines (from the chenin grape) in the wineries carved into the stone. As you travel back along the route to the east, towards Amboise, between peaceful valleys and plateaus, you can tickle your taste buds with Touraine Amboise. Near here, you will feast your eyes on some of France’s greatest historical sites, the royal château of Amboise, the Clos Lucé and, further south, on the outskirts of Touraine, the famous Château de Chenonceau.


Vitiloire, wine festival in Tours (mid-May)

“Chinon fête le vin” wine festival (May)

Les Balzaciennes in Azay-le-Rideau (early July)

Promenade gourmande” food and drink festival in Limeray (mid-July)


Touraine Primeur (3rd Thursday in November)

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DID yOU kNOW?Limestone, this bright, tender Touraine stone, was used to build the majestic Loire Valley Châteaux. The cellars carved into this stone keep a constant temperature, making them perfect for aging the great Loire Valley wines.

trips and trails

Drive down the beautiful Wine Route from Bourgueil, crossing Benais, Ingrandes-de-Touraine and St Michel-sur-Loire on your way to Langeais. you will cross the Loire and the Indre. After visiting the Musée Dufresne, travel along the Indre towards Azay-le-Rideau.

Take a walk on the “Vignes, Vins et Randos” path: Visit the historic sites in Panzoult, leaving from the village.

Ride a bicycle from Tours to Vouvray. Travel through the wine region along the Loire towards Vernou, Noizay and Amboise.

Take a hot-air balloon ride over the Loire Valley.

loCAl Cuisine Nougat from ToursRillettes from Tours, rillons and terrines (pork specialities) Dried pearsSainte-Maure-de-Touraine cheesesAndouillette sausages made with Vouvray wine

Culture And tourism Bourgueil abbeyChâteau de Chinon, Painctes cellarsChâteau de Langeais, Château de Villandry, Château d’Azay-le-RideauChâteau d’Amboise and the Clos-Lucé, Château de ChenonceauThe city of Tours

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Andouillette sausages made with Vouvray wine

and trails

Drive down the beautiful Wine Route from Bourgueil, crossing Benais, Ingrandes-de-Touraine and St Michel-sur-Loire

Andouillette sausages made with Vouvray wine

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wine cellarsATHEE SUR CHER (37270)

147 Château de NitrayFifteenth- and sixteenth-century château on the banks of the Cher. This 10 ha vineyard has been here for three centuries. Guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings, meals and themed events.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sunday: 2 pm -7 pm. Closed from 20/12 to 5/01. AOC Touraine. Hubert de L’ESPINAY02 47 50 29 74 [email protected] www.visit-chateau.com

AZAY LE RIDEAU (37190)

148 Château de l’AuléeChâteau and winerys built in 1856, and 37 ha vineyard. Winemaker Marielle Henrion would be delighted to welcome you for a visit and a tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings. Introduction to wine tasting: luncheon and oenological tour.

Monday - Sunday: 9 am - 7 pm. Closed 25/12/2007 and January: Sundays by appointment only. AOC Chinon ; Crémant de Loire ; Touraine Azay-le-Rideau ; Touraine Mousseux. Marielle et Arnaud HENRION Route de Tours02 47 45 44 24 [email protected] www.laulee.com

149 Christine & Pascal PibaleauChristine and Pascal Pibaleau would be delighted to see you in their 16 ha estate. Come share their passion for wine in a tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 7 pm. Closes at 6 pm in off-season. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine ; Touraine Azay-le-Rideau. 68, route de Langeais02 47 45 27 58 [email protected] www.vins-pibaleau.com

BEAUMONT EN VERON (37420)

150 Château de CoulaineTwenty-year-old vineyard that has been exclusively organic since 1997, run by Etienne and Pascale de Bonnaventure. Recreated on a well-established plot of land that had belonged to the family in the 14th, 15th and 19th centuries. Its “vin de Coulaine” was mentioned by Rabelais in Gargantua. Guided tasting session.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 1 pm - 5 pm, Sundays by appointment only. Closed during the harvest. AOC Chinon, Touraine, Bourgueil. Pascale et Etienne de BONNAVENTURE02 47 98 44 51 [email protected]

BENAIS (37140)

151 Delanoue FrèresThe Delanoue family, winemakers for six generations, welcome you to their 31 ha estate and invite you to taste their red and rosé wines. Visit the cellars carved into the rock. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm, Sunday by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil Michel DELANOUE 19, rue du Fort Hudeau02 47 97 30 40 [email protected] www.domaine-de-la-noiraie.viabloga.com

152 Domaine de la Chanteleuserie

Thierry Boucard invites you to taste his wines in his grandfather’s winery that he has renovated and opened to the public. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sunday by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil ; Touraine. Thierry BOUCARD La Chanteleuserie02 47 97 30 20 [email protected] www.boucard-vins.com

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http://www.laulee.com

http://www.vins-pibaleau.com

http://www.domaine-de-la-noiraie.viabloga.com

http://www.boucard-vins.com

153 EARL des ViénaisThis 22 ha estate is open for you to taste its fine wines. Groups: reservations necessary for wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Sundays by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil. Gérard POUPINEAU 3, rue des Lavandières02 47 97 35 19 [email protected] www.domaine-des-vienais.com

154 EARL Domaine de la VERNELLERIE

Come discover this 15 ha estate’s wines and underground cellars. Guided tasting session. Groups: guided tour and tasting.

Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 8 am -8 pm, Tuesday: 2 pm -8 pm, Saturday: 12 pm - 8 pm, Sunday: 8 am -12 pm. Closed during the harvest. AOC Bourgueil. Marie-Thérèse et Camille PETIT La Vernellerie – 7, rue d’Orfeuil02 47 97 31 18

BLERE (37150)

155 EARL DOMAINE DE LA GRANGE

Bruno Curassier would be delighted to welcome you for a visit and a tasting. Horseback riding options. Groups: guided tours, tasting sessions, and dining options.

Monday - Friday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sunday by appointment only. Low season: Monday - Friday: 2 pm - 7 pm / Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sunday by appointment only. Closed during school holidays in February. AOC Touraine. Bruno CURASSIER Rue de la Grange [email protected] www.lagrange-curassier.fr

BOSSAY SUR CLAISE (37290)

156 Domaine de RisThis estate features 15 ha of vines, the oldest ones dating back to the 19th century. Tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

In July and August: Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 12 pm. September to June: Monday to Friday: 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Saturday: 10 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm, Sunday: 10 am to 12 pm. Closed in January. February: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine. Ghislaine et Gilbert SABADIE Ris02 47 94 64 43 [email protected]

BOURGUEIL (37140)

157 Domaine des GélériesJean-Marie Rouzier hopes to meet you soon to tell you about his profession and have you taste his wines. Guided tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours and local product tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 7 pm. Low season: closes daily at 6 pm. Closed during the harvest. AOC Bourgueil ; Chinon ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge. Jean-Marie ROUZIER 4, rue des Géleries02 47 97 74 83 [email protected] www.domainedesgeleries.com

158 EARL Vincent GrégoireCome taste the wines and visit the cellars of this 15 ha estate in the heart of Bourgueil. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 7 pm, Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm, Sundays by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Vincent GREGOIRE02 41 72 23 [email protected]

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http://www.lagrange-curassier.fr

http://www.domainedesgeleries.com

wine cellars

BOURGUEIL (37140)

159 GAEC Duveau-Coulon et FilsTwenty-one-hectare family winery covering two appellations. Wine tasting. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 7 pm, Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 6 pm, Sunday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 3 pm - 6 pm. Closed during the harvest. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Dominique DUVEAU 1, rue des Géleries02 47 97 85 91 [email protected] www.domainedurochouard.com

160 Maison Audebert et FilsThe Maison Audebert, winemakers for three generations, welcomes you for a cellar visit and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Monday to Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 1:30 pm - 7 pm. Saturday: 11 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Sundays by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil ; Chinon ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Jean-Claude AUDEbErT 20 avenue Jean Causeret02 47 97 70 06 [email protected] www.audebert.fr

CANGEY (37530)

161 Domaine CocteauxThe Cocteaux family welcomes you to its estate to taste their wines in the hills of Cangey. Tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed public holidays. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine Amboise ; Touraine Mesland. Touraine méthode traditionnelle. Franck et Amélie COCTEAUX Fleuray02 47 30 01 44 [email protected]

ChANçAY (37210) 162 CATHELINEAU Jean-CharlesThe Cathelineaus, winemakers for seven generations, welcome you for an informational tour and wine tasting. Wine and barrel-making museum in a troglodyte cellar. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm. Sunday from 8 am to 12 pm by appointment only. AOC Touraine ; Vouvray. CATHELINEAU Jean charles 24 rue des Violettes – Vallée du Vau02 47 52 20 61 [email protected]

163 Claude ParisCome to this 12 ha estate to taste Vouvray wines in troglodyte cellars. Guided tours upon request. Groups: guided tours and tasting sessions, reservations necessary for meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am -12 pm / 2:30 pm - 7 pm, Sunday: by appointment only. Closed during the harvest. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine ; Vouvray. Claude PArIS 21, rue des Violettes02 47 52 21 07

164 Domaine Vigneau Chevreau

Troglodyte cellars in a 26 ha estate. Tours and wine tasting (various types of wine). Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed during the harvest. AOC Vouvray. Jean Michel VIGNEAU 4, rue du Clos baglin – Vallée de Vau02 47 52 93 22 contact@vigneau-chevreau www.vigneau-chevreau.com

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http://www.audebert.fr

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http://www.vigneau-chevreau.com


CHARGE (37530)

165 scea Plou et FilsThe Plou family welcomes you for a visit of their troglodyte cellars and a guided wine tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Sunday: 9 am - 1 pm / 3 pm -7 pm. Closed 25 December and 1st January. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine ; Touraine Amboise. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. 26, rue du Général de Gaulle02 47 30 55 17 [email protected] www.plouetfils.com

CHEILLE (LE BOURG) 37190

166 Château de la Roche16th- and 17th-century country mansion on an estate that lays between the Chinon Forest and the Loire and Indre Valleys. Full tour of the estate and wine tastings. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day: 8 am -8 pm. AOC Touraine ; Touraine Azay-le-Rideau. Louis-Jean SYLVOS La Roche (D17)02 47 45 46 05 [email protected] www.chateaudelaroche.com

CHINON (37500)

167 Caves PlouzeauThese cellars, which were carved in the 10th, 11th and 12th centuries, were once quarries used to excavate stone for monuments. Two remarkable wells. Individual visits and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

In the cellar in peak season: Tuesday - Saturday: 11 am -1 pm / 3 pm - 7 pm. AOC Chinon, Touraine Blanc. Marc PLOUZEAU 94, rue Haute St Maurice02 47 93 16 34 [email protected] www.plouzeau.com

168 Château de la GrilleThis estate is located on a Gallo-Roman site and has been known since the 16th century. It is home to a 16th-century building and a 19th-century château. Tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm (July, August) / Monday - Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm (Sept-June). Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Chinon. Sylvie et Laurent GOSSET Route de Huismes et Ussé02 47 93 01 95 [email protected] www.chateau-de-la-grille.com

169 Château de VaugaudryThis estate is located on a terrace cut into a hillside and faces the fortress of Chinon. Guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 8 am -6 pm, Saturday: 8 am - 12 pm, Sunday by appointment only. Closed during the harvest. AOC Chinon. 37500 CHINON02 47 93 13 51 [email protected] www.chinon.com/vignoble/chateau-vaugaudry/

170 Couly-DutheilTwelfth-century cellars and three-storey winery. Guided tasting session in Chinon’s Clos de l’Echo and Au Vieux Marché shops, and at Couly-Dutheil in Azay-le-Rideau. Reservations necessary for themed tours.

Monday - Friday: 8 am -6 pm, Saturday in the shops: 8 am - 12 pm, Sunday by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil ; Chinon ; Saumur Champigny. Arnaud COULY DUTHEIL 12 rue Diderot BP 23402 47 97 20 20 [email protected] www.coulydutheil-chinon.com

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http://www.chateaudelaroche.com

http://www.plouzeau.com

http://www.chateau-de-la-grille.com

http://www.chinon.com/vignoble/chateau-vaugaudry/

http://www.chinon.com/vignoble/chateau-vaugaudry/

http://www.coulydutheil-chinon.com

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CHINON (37500)

171 EARL Marie-Pierre RAFFAULTMarie-Pierre lovingly grows and makes Chinon wines in her 13-hectare cabernet franc vineyard. Guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm, Sunday: by appointment only. AOC Chinon. Marie-Pierre RAFFAULT Les Loges – 20, rue de la Haute Olive06 80 33 04 39 [email protected] www.marie-pierreraffault.com

CHOUZE SUR LOIRE (37140)

172 Domaine GODEFROY Jérôme

Take a tour of the Godefroy estate and taste its wines in a family spirit. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings. Tasting evenings can be planned upon request.

Monday - Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, Sundays by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Jérôme GODEFROY 19, Le Plessis – Route n°1402 47 95 16 56 [email protected]

CIVRAY DE TOURAINE (37150)

173 Caves du Père AugusteThe 5th generation of the Godeau family invites you to visit its rock cellars and taste its wines, just 1 km from Chenonceaux. Groups: reservations necessary for cellar and vineyard tours and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm. AOC Touraine. Alain, Joël et Christine GODEAU 14, rue des Caves02 47 23 93 04 [email protected] www.cavesdupereauguste.com

CRAVANT LES COTEAUX (37500)

174 BAUDRY-DUTOURVisit the Baudry-Dutour estate and its limestone cellars, and stay for a guided wine tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for guided cellar tours.

Tuesday - Friday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm.Saturday: 10 am -1 pm / 3 pm - 5 pm. AOC Chinon. Christophe BAUDRY & Jean-Martin DUTOUR 12, Coteau de Sonnay02 47 93 44 99 [email protected] www.baudry-dutour.fr

175 Bernard BaudryVisit this 19th-century property’s rock cellars and then take a tour of the winery and enjoy a guided tasting session. Reservations necessary for group cellar tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm. AOC Chinon. Bernard et Matthieu BAUDRY 9, Coteau de Sonnay02 47 93 15 79 [email protected] www.chinon.com/vignoble/bernard-baudry/

176 Domaine de PallusVineyard on the edge of the Chinon Forest. Guided Chinon tasting session. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am - 7 pm, Sunday by appointment only. AOC Chinon. Josette et Jean-Bernard SOURDAIS02 47 93 00 05 [email protected] www.domainedepallus.com

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http://www.baudry-dutour.fr

http://www.chinon.com/vignoble/bernard-baudry/

http://www.domainedepallus.com


177 Domaine des Quatre VentsCome share their passion for wine in the heart of Cravant-les-Coteaux. Visit the Quatre Vents estate and enjoy a guided wine tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Monday - Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Chinon. Philippe PION La Batisse02 47 93 46 79 [email protected]

178 Domaine GouronThirty-hectare family hillside winery offers an amazing view. Visit the Gouron estate and its limestone cellar; reservations necessary for tours and wine tasting.

Monday - Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm. Closed public holidays. AOC Chinon. Laurent et Stéphane GOURON La Croix de Bois02 47 93 15 33 [email protected] www.domaine-gouron.com

179 Domaine Les ChesnaiesThirteen-hectare organic winemaking estate. Enjoy their warm welcome and taste their wines. Estate tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Monday to Friday: 9 am -12:15 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm - Saturday: 9 am -12:15 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Sunday: 10 am - 1 pm and by appointment. AOC Chinon. Pascal LAMBERT Les Chesnaies02 47 93 13 79 [email protected] www.chinonlambert.com

180 Pierre SourdaisThis 25 ha estate is located between Cravant-les-Coteaux and Le Vieux Bourg. Guided tasting session. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, Sunday morning by appointment only. AOC Chinon. Pierre SOURDAIS 12, le Moulin à Tan02 47 93 31 13 [email protected] www.domaine-pierre-sourdais.com

ESVRES SUR INDRE (37320)

181 Rousseau FrèresThis 19 ha estate is located above the Indre and produces one of the Loire Valley’s smallest appellations, Touraine Noble Joué. Come taste this wine and take a guided tour of the cellar. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed public holidays. AOC Touraine ; Touraine Noble-Joué ; Malvoisie. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Michel et Bernard ROUSSEAU Le Vau02 47 26 44 45 [email protected] www.rousseau-freres.com

INGRANDES DE TOURAINE (37140)

182 EARL Lamé-Delisle-BoucardWinery founded in 1869. Limestone cellar. Taste its array of vintage wines. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 1:30 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 9 am -12 pm. AOC Bourgueil ; Crémant de Loire ; Touraine. 21, rue de la Galotière02 47 96 98 54 [email protected]

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http://www.chinonlambert.com

http://www.domaine-pierre-sourdais.com

http://www.rousseau-freres.com

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LIGRé (37500)

183 Château de LigréMagnificent 19th-century mansion. Multi-storey cellar. Guided winery tours and wine tastings. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Saturday: 10 am -12:30 pm / 3 pm - 7 pm. Sunday: 10 am - 12:30 pm. AOC Chinon. Pierre FERRAND 1, rue St Martin02 47 93 16 70 [email protected]

184 Domaine de la Noblaie (Manzagol-Billard)

Come and taste the estate’s wines in a warm, charming setting. This 18 ha family winery has a breathtaking view of the Vienne Valley and the Château de Chinon. Tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Chinon. Madeleine BILLARD Le Vau Breton 21 rue des Hautes Cours02 47 93 10 96 [email protected] www.lanoblaie.fr

185 Domaine DozonThis estate south of Chinon is located near the homes of Rabelais and Richelieu. Guided tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Monday - Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 10 am -1 pm / 3 pm - 6 pm. AOC Chinon ; Touraine. Laure DOZON 52, rue du Rouilly02 47 93 17 67 [email protected] www.vigneron-independant.com/membres/dozon

L’ILE BOUCHARD (37220)

186 Domaine de la PoterneCome meet these winemakers and take a tasting session through their limestone cellars. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -7 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm. AOC Chinon. Christian DELALANDE Montet02 47 58 67 99 [email protected]

LIMERAY (37530)

187 Domaine de la PrévôtéThis 60 ha winery is located in the village of Limeray. You are sure to be met with a warm welcome in this family estate’s troglodyte cellars. Guided tour and tasting sessions. Groups: Tours and tasting sessions, reservations necessary for meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine. Serge et Pascal BONNIGAL 17, rue d’Enfer02 47 30 11 02 [email protected] www.domaineprevote-vigneron.fr

188 Domaine DutertreThis 5th-generation winemaking family upholds a high standard of quality. Visit their limestone Cellars and Museum. Taste their wines around a roaring fire. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm. Closed at Christmas and 1st January. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine ; Touraine Amboise. Gilles DUTERTRE 20-21 rue d’Enfer – Place du Tertre02 47 30 10 69 [email protected] www.vigneron-independant.com/membres/domaine-dutertre

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189 Philippe CatrouxA fifth generation winemaker, Catroux’s winery is located on a woodsy hillside and offers a panoramic view of the Loire Valley. Tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Sunday 10 am - 12 pm. Closed during harvest time. AOC Touraine ; Touraine Amboise ; Vouvray. Philippe CATROUX 2 et 4 rue des Caves de Moncé02 47 30 13 10 [email protected] www.caves-catroux.com

MONTLOUIS SUR LOIRE (37270)

190 Cave coopérative de Montlouis-sur-Loire

In their limestone cellars, these winemakers offer open visits of their troglodyte cellars and guided wine tasting sessions. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and free wine tastings.

Open 7 days a week, year-round From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Sunday: 10 am -1 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. July-August: 9 am - 7 pm. AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire. Emeline HASCOËT 2, route de Saint Aignan02 47 50 80 98 [email protected] www.cave-montlouis.com

191 Cave Touristique des Vignerons de Montlouis

This limestone cellar on the banks of the Loire features a mini-museum of antique tools and wine tasting rooms. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day: 10 am -12 pm / 3 pm - 7 pm. AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire. Patrice BENOIT 2 place Abraham Courtemanche02 47 45 18 19 www.tours-online.com/montlouis

192 Christian MartinIn his breathtaking 13th-century cellar built into the rock by several generations of winemakers, Christian Martin introduces you to his wines through a tour and tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm. Sundays by appointment only. Closed early August. AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire ; Touraine. Christian MARTIN 28 route de Saint-Aignan – “La Barre”02 47 50 82 26 [email protected]

193 DOMAINE François ChidaineThirty-hectare family winery in Montlouis and Vouvray. Taste wines from the Chidaine estate in La Cave Insolite. Themed wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 2:30 pm - 7 pm. AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire ; Vouvray. François CHIDAINE 30, quai Albert Baillet – Husseau02 47 45 19 14 [email protected] www.cave-insolite-chidaine.com

194 Domaine Les LutinièresVisit the Lutinières estate, a winemaking tradition of fifteen generations, and learn more about this craft through a cellar visit and wine tasting. Winemaking tool museum. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 2 pm -7 pm. Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sundays, public holidays, February school holidays, and late August. AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire. Jean-Christophe DARDEAU 154, avenue Gabrielle d’ Estrées02 47 50 82 60 [email protected] www.leslutinieres.info

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MONTLOUIS SUR LOIRE (37270)

195 Laurent ChatenaySix-hectare organic winery in AOC Montlouis. Reservations necessary for estate and vineyard tours. Free Loire wine tastings at the shop in Montlouis-sur-Loire, cellar visits, slide show, free admission.

From 1st April to 15 September: 10 am -12:30 pm / 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm every day, including Sunday. From 16 September to 31 March: 10 am -12:30 pm / 3 pm - 7 pm, except Sunday and Monday. Closed annually between 15 January and 15 February. AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire. Sylvette et Laurent CHATENAY 73 Quai Albert Baillet02 47 50 65 58 [email protected] www.laurentchatenay.com

196 SARL LA TAILLE AUX LOUPSFrom 1st April to 15 September: 10 am -12:30 pm / 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm every day, including Sunday. From 16 September to 31 March: 10 am -12:30 pm / 3 pm - 7 pm, except Sunday and Monday. Closed annually between 15 January and 15 February.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -7 pm, Sunday: by appointment only. AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire ; Vouvray. Jacky BLOT 8, rue des Aîtres – Husseau02 47 45 11 11 [email protected] www.jackyblot.com

MOSNES (37530)

197 Domaine FrissantThis 18 ha winemaking estate produces wine fines, including its speciality, the heirloom “Fié gris” varietal. Share their love of wine in a tour and tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine ; Touraine Amboise. Isabelle et Xavier FRISSANT 1 Chemin Neuf02 47 57 23 18 [email protected] www.xavierfrissant.com

PANZOULT (37220)

198 Domaine Charles PainCome taste this estate’s wines in its underground tasting room and take a guided tour. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Chinon. Charles PAIN Chézelet02 47 93 06 14 [email protected] www.chinon-charles-pain.com

199 Domaine de BeauséjourThis family-operated estate welcomes you to its cellars for a wine tasting. Bed and breakfast. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm, Saturday: 10 am -12:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Sunday: by appointment only. AOC Chinon. EARL Gérard & David CHAUVEAU02 47 58 64 64 [email protected] www.domainedebeausejour.com

PARCAY MESLAY (37210)

200 Domaine de la Chataigneraie

Family winery since the 17th century, tours of the troglodyte limestone cellars and wine tasting. Groups: guided tours and tasting sessions, reservations necessary for meals.

Monday - Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 1:30 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 1:30 pm - 5 pm. Closed during Christmas holidays. AOC Vouvray. Benoit GAUTIER Allée des Perrières02 47 29 11 65 [email protected] www.vouvraygautier.com

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RESTIGNé (37140)

201 Cave des Vins de BourgueilLa Cave des Vins de Bourgueil is a group of 70 winemakers. Come taste their selection of wines after a guided tour of the cellar. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

July-August: Monday - Saturday: 9 am -1 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. September-June: Monday - Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm, Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge. 16, rue les Chevaliers02 47 97 32 01 [email protected] www.cave-de-bourgueil.com

202 Domaine de la ChevalerieThe Caslots invite you to taste their wines in an underground, cathedral-ceiling cellar. Guided tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sundays by appointment only. Closed one week in winter. AOC Bourgueil. Pierre CASLOT 14, rue du Peu Muleau02 47 97 37 18 [email protected] www.domainedelachevalerie.fr

203 EARL PICHET JEAN-MARC & THOMAS

Estate at the heart of the Bourgueil appellation. Guided vineyard and cellar tours and wine tasting upon request. Groups by appointment only.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed from 25/12 to 01/01. AOC Bourgueil. Jean-Marc et Thomas PICHET 30, route de Tours02 47 97 33 18 [email protected]

RIVARENNES (37190)

204 Domaine nicolas PagetTaste our regional wines at the heart of the 5th-generation Paget winemaking estate. Vineyard open for individual visits. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Tuesday - Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm. AOC Chinon ; Touraine ; Touraine Azay-le-Rideau. Nicolas PAGET 7, route de la Gadouillère02 47 95 54 02 [email protected]

ROCHECORBON (37210)

205 Philippe GaultierFor four generations, the Gaultier family has welcomed visitors to its 18 ha estate for wine tastings. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sunday: by appointment only. AOC Touraine ; Vouvray ; Vouvray méthode traditionnelle. Philippe GAULTIER 18, rue Vaufoynard02 47 54 69 82 [email protected] www.domaine-des-aumones.com

206 SA Blanc FoussyThree km of limestone cellars along the banks of the Loire, presentation of centuries of Touraine history. Sparkling wine tasting. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday in July and August: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. From Monday to Saturday, April to September: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. From Monday to Friday, October to March: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine ; Vouvray. Jean-Marc FONTAINE 65, Quai de la Loire02 47 40 40 20 [email protected] www.blancfoussy.fr

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SAINT MARTIN LE BEAU (37270)

207 Alain Joulin et FilsAlain Joulin and sons welcome you to their AOC Montlouis vineyard for a guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Sunday: 9 am -12 pm. AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire ; Touraine. Alain JOULIN, Olivier JOULIN, Frédéric JOULIN 58, rue de Chenonceaux02 47 50 28 49 [email protected] www.domaine-joulin.com

208 Domaine et Caves des Liards

Visit the Caves des Liards, near Chenonceau, for a tour of the underground cellars and a sparkling wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Open Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning by appointment only. Closed in February. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Montlouis-sur-Loire ; Touraine. 33, rue de Chenonceaux02 47 50 67 36 [email protected] www.bergerfreres.com

209 Domaine Flamand Delétang

Come to their troglodyte cellars for a friendly tasting session and guided tour. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -8 pm, Sunday: by appointment only. AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire ; Touraine. Olivier FLAMAND 19, route d’Amboise02 47 35 65 71 [email protected] www.domaine-flamand-deletang.com

210 Domaine MosnyThe Mosny estate welcomes you and invites you to taste its wines. Guided tours upon request. Bed and breakfast with view of the vineyard. Groups: reservations necessary for wine tastings and tours.

Monday - Friday: 8 am - 7 pm, Saturday: 8 am -6 pm, Sunday: by appointment only. AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire ; Touraine. Daniel et Thierry MOSNY Cangé – Rue des Vignes02 47 50 61 84 [email protected]

SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL (37140)

211 Chantal RenouCome and see the Renou family, who will warmly welcome you for a wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Sundays by appointment only. AOC Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Chantal RENOU Les caves du Plessis 17, La Martellière02 47 97 85 67 [email protected] www.isasite.net/renous/

212 Domaine de la Chopinière du Roy

This 1850 estate welcomes you for a guided tasting session and tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and regional specialities and wine tasting.

Monday - Sunday: 8 am -7 pm. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Christophe ORY 30, rue de la Rodaie02 47 97 77 74 [email protected]

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213 Domaine de la Cotelleraie

Reception in the renovated 19th-century out-buildings. Wine tasting. Cellar tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 7 pm.. AOC Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Gérald VALLÉE La Cotelleraie02 47 97 75 53 [email protected]

214 domaine des VallettesThese 5th-generation winemakers invite you to taste their wines, visit their cellar and take a stroll through the vineyard. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and rillette tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Francis et François JAMET Les Vallettes – Route No 102 47 97 44 44 [email protected] www.les-vallettes.com

215 Domaine Joël Taluau et Thierry Foltzenlogel

In their 26 ha cabernet franc estate, Joël and Thierry will tell you all about the terroir in a guided tour and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and regional specialities and wine tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Thierry et Véronique FOLTZENLOGEL 11, rue Chevrette – Route n° 1702 47 97 78 79 [email protected] www.vins-taluau-foltzenlogel.com

216 Domaine Lysiane, Guy et Wilfried Mabileau

The estate’s winemakers are pleased to welcome you and share their passion for wine. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -7 pm, Sunday: 9 am -12 pm by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Guy MABILEAU 17, rue du Vieux Chêne – Route n° 802 47 97 70 43

217 EARL CASLOT-PONTONNIERVisit these splendid troglodyte cellars carved into the rock and taste their wines. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Monday - Friday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm, Sundays by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Franck CASLOT 4, chemin de l’Epaisse02 47 97 84 69 [email protected] www.vins-caslotpontonnier.com

218 EARL Domaine du FondisCome to this family-owned estate founded in 1900 for a cellar tour and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and regional specialities and wine tasting. Rural inn with view of the vineyard.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm, Sundays by appointment only. Closed public holidays. AOC Bourgueil ; Crémant de Loire ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil ; Saumur Blanc ; Saumur Champigny. Laurent JAMET 14, le Fondis02 47 97 78 58 [email protected]

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SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL (37140)

219 EARL Domaine OlivierThe Olivier estate invites you to taste its wines in a natural, family-oriented setting. Tours upon request. Groups: tours and regional specialities and wine tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am - 7 pm, Sunday by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Patrick OLIVIER La Forcine02 47 97 75 32 [email protected] www.domaineolivier.com

220 Frédéric MabileauFrédéric Mabileau welcomes you to his cellar for a guided tour and tasting session. Groups: cellar tours, tasting sessions, and dining options.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, Sundays by appointment only. AOC Bourgueil ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Frederic MABILEAU 6, rue du Pressoir02 47 97 79 58 www.fredericmabileau.com [email protected]

221 Nathalie et David DrusséMake a reservation for a guided tasting session in this estate’s troglodyte cellar. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours and regional specialities tasting.

Monday - Friday: 8 am - 7 pm, Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sundays by appointment only. AOC Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. David DRUSSE 1, impasse de la Villatte02 47 97 98 24 www.drusse-vindeloire.com [email protected]

222 Pascal et Alain LorieuxPascal and Alain Lorieux invite you to learn more about wine and winemaking and to taste their range of terroir wines. Tours upon request. Groups: by appointment only.

Monday - Friday: 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm – Telephone reservations necessary for tours, Malvault 37500 CRAVANT LES COTEAUX. AOC Chinon ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. 64, ave St Vincent02 47 97 92 93 [email protected] www.lorieux.fr

223 Vignoble de la JarnoterieCome share their passion for wine in a tasting session. Tours of the 10th-century cellars. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed public holidays. AOC Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Didier REZE Route de Vernantes – Route n° 13 ou 1502 47 97 75 49 [email protected] www.mabileau-reze.com

SAINTE MAURE DE TOURAINE (37800)

224 Domaine LigeardThis winery is located at the heart of the AOC Ste Maure goat cheese region. Troglodyte cellars in the plain, a rare sight for Touraine. Tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Tuesday to Saturday: 4 pm -7 pm. Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 4 pm - 7 pm. From 16/09 to 14/06, Thursday and Friday: 3 pm -6 pm and Saturday: 10 am - 12 pm. AOC Touraine. Jean LIGEARD La Peuvrie02 47 65 49 22 [email protected]

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SAVIGNY EN VERON (37420)

225 Domaine Wilfrid RousseIn their 18 ha estate featuring Véron limestone cellars, Wilfrid and Annie Rousse invite you to taste their range of vintages. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm. Closed from 16/08 to 31/08. AOC Chinon. Annie et Wilfrid ROUSSE 21, route de Candes02 47 58 84 02 [email protected] www.chinonrousse.com

226 Pierre PrieurSixteen-hectare estate on the banks of the Loire. Tours of the troglodyte cellars, located 50 m from the Château de Montsoreau, upon request. Guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -7 pm, Sunday: 9 am -12 pm by appointment only. AOC Chinon. Pierre PRIEUR 1, rue des Mariniers – Bertignolles02 47 58 45 08

VALLERES (37190)

227 La HerpinièreThese magnificent underground tunnels tell the story of the cellars and the limestone. Individual visits and wine tasting. Entirely organic vineyard. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Sunday: 3 pm -7 pm. Low season: Friday and Saturday 3 pm to 7 pm. Closed in January and February. AOC Touraine ; Touraine Azay-le-Rideau. Christophe VERRONNEAU La Herpinière – 17 La Vallée – D702 47 45 92 38 [email protected] www.la-herpiniere.com

VERNOU SUR BRENNE (37210)

228 Domaine de la PoultièreThe Pinon family welcomes you to their 22 ha Vouvray winery to taste their still or sparkling wines. Groups: reservations necessary for tours of the limestone cellars and wine tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 7 pm. Sunday: 9 am -12 pm. AOC Vouvray. Damien PINON 29, route de Châteaurenault02 47 52 15 16 [email protected] www.damienpinon.fr

229 Domaine des Raisins DorésCome meet Nathalie and Jacqueline, whose family has had winemaking in its blood since 1675, for a tasting session. Tours upon request. Reservations necessary for group tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm. Closed the 3rd week of August. AOC Vouvray. Nathalie BERTON 38-40, rue du Professeur Debré – L’Etoile02 47 52 09 39 [email protected]

230 EARL Domaine Sylvain Gaudron

Come taste these Vouvray wines in 13th-century troglodyte cellars. Tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed from 15 August to 1st September. AOC Vouvray. Gilles GAUDRON 59, rue Neuve02 47 52 12 27 [email protected]

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VOUVRAY (37210)

231 Cave des Producteurs de Vouvray

La Cave des Producteurs de Vouvray welcomes you to its troglodyte cellars for a guided tour of the cellar and winery. Mini barrel-making museum, video on “The Four Seasons of the Vineyard”. Guided tasting session. Loire wines for sale. Groups by appointment only.

Every day: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. From 15/05 to 15/09: 9 am - 7 pm. Closed from 25/12 to 01/01. AOC Vouvray ; Touraine. Marie MOLISSON 38, La Vallée Coquette02 47 52 75 03 [email protected] www.cp-vouvray.com

232 Château MoncontourThe Moncontour estate welcomes wine lovers to its historic château. Individual visits and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From 01/04 to 15/10: Monday - Friday: 9 am -1 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10 am -1 pm / 3 pm - 7 pm. AOC Chinon ; Vouvray. 37210 VOUVRAY02 47 52 60 77 [email protected] www.moncontour.com

233 Domaine de MonclosThe Monclos estate invites you to taste their Vouvray wines and visit their limestone cellars. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Friday: 8 am -12 pm / 1:30 pm - 7 pm, Saturday: 8 am -7 pm. Last week of January, last two weeks of August. AOC Vouvray. Jacky PINEAU 8, rue de la Fuye02 47 52 74 76

234 Domaine du Clos de l’Epinay

Eighteenth-century vineyard in the heart of the Vouvray region. Vineyard tours and white wine tasting. Bed and breakfast and walking trails. Groups: guided tours and tasting sessions, reservations necessary for meals.

From Easter to 1st November: from Monday to Saturday: 2 pm - 6:30 pm and Sunday: 3 pm - 6:30 pm. From 01/10 to 08/11 and from 02/01 to 30/04: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 2 pm to 6 pm and Sunday by appointment only. Closed from 09/11 to 31/12 and during school holidays in February. AOC Vouvray, Touraine Rosé. Luc DUMANGE L’Epinay02 47 52 61 90 [email protected] www.vinvouvray.com

235 Domaine Georges BrunetThe Brunet family, winemakers for nine generations, invite you to tour their troglodyte cellars and taste their wines. Groups: guided tours and tasting sessions, reservations necessary for meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am - 8 pm, Sunday: 9 am -12:30 pm. AOC Vouvray. Georges et Nicolas BRUNET 12, rue de la Croix Mariotte02 47 52 60 36 [email protected] www.vouvray-brunet.com

236 Marc BrédifIn these troglodyte cellars in the heart of Touraine, the Brédif estate invites you to taste its fine wines. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings. Oenological game and themed tasting sessions.

Monday - Friday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 10:30 am -1 pm / 3 pm - 6 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 1 pm. Closed Sunday from 1st November to Easter. AOC Bourgueil ; Chinon ; Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil ; Saumur Champigny ; Saumur Rouge ; Vouvray. Jean-François MARCHALOT 87, Quai de la Loire02 47 52 50 07 [email protected]

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MAISON DES VINS ET DU TOURISME14, rue du 8 mai 194537420 BEAUMONT-EN-VERONTél. 02 47 58 86 [email protected]

MAISON DES VINS DE BOURGUEIL“Jean Carmet”18, place de l’Eglise37140 BOURGUEILTél. 02 47 97 92 [email protected]


TOURS TOURISM OFFICE ****78-82, rue Bernard Palissy – B.P. 420137000 TOURS Tél. 02 47 70 37 [email protected]

VAL-D’AMBOISE TOURISM OFFICE *** Quai Gen. de Gaulle – B.P. 23337400 AMBOISE Tél. 02 47 57 09 [email protected]

PAYS DE CHINON TOURISM OFFICE ***Place Hofheim 37500 Chinon Tél. 02 47 93 17 85 [email protected] www.chinon.com

PAYS D’AZAY-LE-RIDEAU TOURISM OFFICE ***37190 AZAY-LE-RIDEAU Tél. 02 47 45 44 40 [email protected] www.ot-paysazaylerideau.com

PAYS DE BOURGUEIL TOURISM OFFICE **16, Place de l’Eglise 37140 BOURGUEILTél. 02 47 97 91 [email protected]

MONTLOUIS-SUR-LOIRE TOURISM OFFICE **Place F. Mitterrand37270 MONTLOUIS-SUR-LOIRE Tél. 02 47 45 00 [email protected]

TOURAINE DEPARTMENT TOURISM COMMISSIONwww.tourism-touraine.com

CENTRE – VAL DE LOIRE Regional TOURISM COMMISSIONwww.visaloire.com


Ideas for your stay sur www.tourism-touraine.com

VAL DE LOIRE [email protected]él. 02 47 27 27 31

TOURS TOURISM OFFICE ****Ligéris – [email protected]él. 02 47 70 37 34

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http://www.ot-bourgueil.fr


http://www.tourisme-montlouis-loire.fr

http://www.tourism-touraine.com

http://www.visaloire.com

http://www.tourism-touraine.com



The Loir is a tranquil river that gently rolls from the edge of the Beauce region south of Chartres to Angers. Its environment features typical Touraine characteristics:

limestone, slate and troglodyte dwellings. The Loir valley vineyard is the northernmost of the Loire valley and offers a unique local varietal, pineau d’Aunis, which is used to make red and rosé wines with highly sophisticated, slightly peppery flavours. This region is best-known for its white wines made from a single varietal, Chenin blanc, which is at its best in wines from Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir. To the west of Vendôme lies the Coteaux du Vendômois appellation. From Thoré-la-Rochette and Lavardin to Montoire-sur-le-Loir and Trôo, travel through these small towns and villages and visit their troglodyte cellars.

After the château town of Poncé-sur-le-Loir and Ruillé-sur-Loir, admire the vines of Jasnières on the steep, south-facing hillsides. This exclusive appellation is limited to approximately forty hectares. The Musée de la Vigne de Lhomme will reveal all the secrets of these rare wines. Finally, you will happen upon the deep valley pastures and the vines of the Coteaux du Loir appellation. Across the Loir in Marçon, visit a cellar or tour a wine estate.


“Le Week-end des Jardiniers” gardening event (1st week-end in June): botanical festival at the Château du Lude

“La Foire à la Bouture” at the Manoir de la Possonnière in Couture-sur-Loir (October)

Pineau d’Aunis festival (early August)

The “Folklores du Monde” festival in Montoire-sur-le-Loir (mid-August)


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DID yOU kNOW?Certain documents show that the history of Sarthe winemaking goes back to the 9th century, when Pineau d’Aunis was first planted on the Chahaignes hillsides, meaning that this varietal has been cultivated in the region for over ten centuries!

loCAl Cuisine Croc’champalu biscuitsSarthe rillettes (pork speciality)Wine preservesFarm-raised poultryLe Petit Trôo (cow’s milk cheese)

Culture And tourism Vendôme, Ville d’Art et d’Histoire (town of art and history)Manoir de la Possonnière: birthplace of the poet Pierre de Ronsard.Le Musée de la Vigne de LhommeTroglodyte villages of Trôo and Lavardin.Underground cellars carved into the rock, petrified cave.

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”Also of note All year long, this region is home to major winemaking festivals, events at the estates and hikes and trips...contact the tourism offices for more information*.


trips and trails

Drive down the Loir Valley Wine Route from Villiers-sur-le-Loir.

Take a walk on the “Vignes, Vins et Randos” path: Around Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir from Lhomme.

Ride a bicycle down the Loir from Lavardin, home to a fortified castle. Continue on towards Montoire-sur-le-Loir, cross Ronsard’s home region and Poncé-sur-Loir, and travel to the southern Maine area towards La Chartre-sur-le-Loir.

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LA CHARTRE SUR LE LOIR (72340)

237 GIGOU JoelThe Gigou family enjoy sharing their love of wine by welcoming visitors to the estate for a tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings. Bed and breakfast.

From Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. AOC Coteaux du Loir ; Jasnières. Joël et Ludovic GIGOU 4, rue des Caves02 43 44 48 72 [email protected] http://www.gigou.herce.eu/

MARçON (72340)

238 Domaine Aubert de la Chapelle

Jean Michel Aubert warmly welcomes you to his charming estate for a tour of his troglodyte cellars. Tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours, tasting sessions and meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 3 pm - 6 pm. AOC Jasnières, Coteaux du Loir. Jean Michel AUBERT La Roche02 43 79 17 82 [email protected] www.aubert-la-chapelle.com

PONCE SUR LE LOIR (72340)

239 SEVAULT PhilippePhilippe Sevault offers guided tasting sessions on his winemaking estate. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours.

From Monday to Saturday: 2 pm -7 pm, Sunday: 2:30 pm -6 pm. Please make a reservation for morning visits. Closed the 2nd week of September. AOC Coteaux du Loir ; Jasnières. Rue Elie Savatier02 43 44 55 98

RUILLE SUR LOIR (72340)

240 LELAIS RaynaldCome meet these winemakers who will share their love of wine with you in a tour and tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Monday - Friday: 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 7 pm, Saturday: 10 am -1 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sunday: 10 am -1 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed during school holidays in February. AOC Coteaux du Loir ; Jasnières. Raynald LELAIS02 43 79 09 59 [email protected] www.domainelelais.com

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http://www.aubert-la-chapelle.com

http://www.domainelelais.com

MAISON DU VIN ET DES PRODUITS DU TERROIR VENDOMOISAncienne Gare41100 THORE LA ROCHETTETél. 02 54 72 73 97

MUSéE DE LA VIGNE in LHOMME 72340 LHOMMETél. 02 43 44 43 [email protected]


VENDôME TOURISM OFFICE ***Hôtel du Saillant – Parc Ronsard41100 VENDÔME Tél. 02 54 77 05 [email protected]

PAYS FLÉCHOIS TOURISM OFFICE ***Boulevard de Montréal72200 LA FLECHE Tél. 02 43 94 02 [email protected]

MONTOIRE-SUR-LE-LOIR TOURISM OFFICE **16, Place Clémenceau41800 MONTOIRE-SUR-LE-LOIRTél. 02 54 85 23 [email protected]

“LOIR ET BERCE” TOURISM OFFICE **2 av. Jean Jaurès, Parc Henri Goude72500 CHATEAU-DU-LOIRTél. 02 43 44 56 [email protected]

LA CHARTRE SUR LE LOIR TOURISM OFFICE *Parking Central72 340 LA CHARTRE SUR LE LOIRTél. 02 43 44 40 [email protected]

LOIR-ET-CHER DEPARTMENT TOURISM COMMISSIONwww.tourismeloir-et-cher.com

LA SARTHE DEPARTMENT TOURISM COMMISSIONhttp://tourisme.sarthe.com

SEM RégionalE DES PAYS DE LA LOIRE www.enPaysdelaLoire.com

Comité Régional DU TOURISME CENTRE – VAL DE LOIREwww.visaloire.com

Package stays and tours

VALLéE DU LOIR (ADVL)Rue Anatole Carré72500 VAASTél. 02 43 38 16 [email protected]

VENDôME TOURISM OFFICE

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http://www.vendome.eu


http://www.tourisme-paysflechois.fr


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http://www.tourismeloir-et-cher.com

http://tourisme.sarthe.com

http://www.enPaysdelaLoire.com



http://www.vallee-du-loir.com

After Amboise, travel along the Cisse, which runs parallel to the Loire, and enter into the Touraine-Mesland wine region. Visit the striking Château de Chaumont

and enjoy its famous “Festival des Jardins”. After the Château de Cheverny, which gave its name to the prestigious appellation, and the Château de Chambord, the largest of the Loire châteaux, you will leave the Loire valley and its slate-roofed buildings for the Sologne wine region. Here, vineyards intermingle with fruit orchards. The houses’ roofs are covered in tile and the vineyards face the south. Continue in this direction towards the winemaking plateau of Oisly. Here, the Touraine appellation produces lovely aromatic wines made using gamay and sauvignon grapes.

You will finally reach the Cher Valley and its winemaking villages: Noyers-sur-Cher, Saint-Aignan, and Mareuil-sur-Cher whose spicy, fruity, easy-to-drink gamay has made them famous. This area is also sometimes associated with côt or cabernet franc and produces more full-bodied wines. Before continuing your journey down the Cher, stop over in the town of Valençay, whose own cheese and wine will give your taste buds an idea of the town’s talent.

Take a country road through the winemaking plateaus, between wine houses and valleys, towards Montrichard. Behold the proud castle keep that overlooks the Cher before visiting the magnificent Château de Chenonceau.


Une soirée dans les vignes (mid-July to mid-August)

Les Journées Gastronomiques de Sologne in Romorantin Lanthenay (end of October)


Les rendez-vous du Touraine Primeur in Montrichard (3rd Thursday in November)

Between Chenonceauxand st-aignan

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DID yOU kNOW?Valencay’s pyramid-shaped goat cheese was the first to be recognised with an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée. In 2004, its wines received this prestigious label, making Valençay the only French town with two AOCs, its cheese and its wine.

loCAl CuisineHoney from SologneTarte Tatin (upside-down caramelised apple tart)Cheese from Selles-sur-Cher and Valençay Strawberries and asparagus from Sologne

Culture And tourism Château de Chaumont and the “Festival International des Jardins”Blois, its château and the “Maison de la Magie”Château de Cheverny, Château de Chambord and Château de ValençayThe Beauval ZooSaint-Aignan-sur-Cher

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” *see addresses, page 72.*see addresses, page 72.

trips and trails

Drive through Sologne’s winemaking areas to the Cher Valley: from Saint-Aignan take the Wine Route to the Beauval zoo, then continue through winemaking plateaux and hillsides to Bourré and Montrichard. End your trip with a visit to the Château de Chenonceau.

Take a walk on the “Vignes, Vins et Randos” path: Leaving from above the Cher Valley in Pouillé, hike around Premolière, Le Chêne Gauthier, and La Tesnière.

Follow the bicycle trails along historic riverbanks and wine routes. Leaving from Chenonceaux, take the trail near the Cher towards Montrichard and admire the locks on your way to Saint-Aignan. Come back through Choussy and Pontlevoy, traveling through vineyards and forests (www.autourdutrain.free.fr).

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wine cellarsCANDE SUR BEUVRON (41120)

241 Cave Daniel TévenotHeir to a long winemaking tradition, the Tévenot cellar invites you to visit the estate’s vineyards and winery and to taste its wines. Reservations necessary for group tours and wine tastings.

Open all year long Monday to Sunday morning: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. AOC Crémant de Loire, Cheverny. Daniel TEVENOT 4, rue du Moulin à Vent Madon02 54 79 44 24 [email protected] www.vignobletevenot.com

CHATEAUVIEUX (41110)

242 La Chapinière de Châteauvieux

Florence and Eric welcome you to their estate to share their love of wine. Guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours and regional specialities and wine tasting.

Monday - Sunday: 10 am - 7 pm. AOC Touraine. Florence VEILEX et Eric YUNG 4, Chemin de la Chapinière02 54 75 43 00 [email protected] www.lachapiniere.com

CHATILLON SUR CHER (41130)

243 Domaine des SouterrainsTerra Vitis-certified vineyard. Individual visits of the vineyard and winery, guided tasting session. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for wine and regional specialities tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Touraine. Jacky GOUMIN 37-rue des Souterrains La haie Jallet02 54 71 02 94 [email protected]

CHEVERNY (41700)

244 Domaine de la Plante d’OrRestored 19th-century Sologne farm on a 15 ha estate. Wine tasting, meals seminars, museum and slide show. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Monday and Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 4 pm - 7 pm. Friday: 4 pm -7 pm. Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm. Closed 1st January, 11 November and 25 December. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Cheverny (blanc, rouge, rosé) et Cour-Cheverny (blanc). Philippe LOQUINEAU DOMAINE DE LA PLANTE D’OR La Démalerie02 54 44 23 09 [email protected]

245 Domaine de MontcyThe estate’s winemakers welcome you to their contemporary tasting room to try their wines. Groups: guided tours and regional specialities and wine tasting.

From 15 April to 15 November, Monday to Saturday: 10:30 am -12:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Cheverny, Cour-Cheverny. Laura SEMERIA La Porte Dorée – 32 route de Fougères02 54 44 20 00 [email protected] www.domaine-de-montcy.com

CORMERAY (41120)

246 GAEC BadinThe Badin estate invites you to take an individual visit or a guided tour (upon request) and participate in a guided wine tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours and regional specialities and wine tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Open Sunday morning by appointment only. AOC Cheverny, Cour-Cheverny, vin de pays. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge. Christelle et Christophe BADIN L’Aubras02 54 44 23 [email protected]

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COUR CHEVERNY (41700)

247 Domaine Clos de l’Aumônière

Free individual visits. Explore the winery and take part in a guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day of the year, all year long: 8 am -8 pm. AOC Cheverny, Cour Cheverny. GIVIERGE Gérard 20 voie de la Germonière02 54 79 25 49

248 Domaine de la Désoucherie

Vineyard measuring approximately 25 ha on the highest part of the Cour-Cheverny hillside. Guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings with cheese and charcuterie.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Low season: Monday - Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Cheverny, Cour-Cheverny. TESSIER Christian et Fabien 47, voie de la Charmoise02 54 79 90 08 [email protected] / [email protected] www.christiantessier.com

249 Domaine des HuardsAt the heart of the Loire château region, between the Loire and Sologne, visit a 34 ha hectare biodynamic winery. Guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Open all year long Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Sunday and public holidays by appointment only. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Cheverny, Cour-Cheverny. GENDRIER Jocelyne et Michel Les Huards02 54 79 97 90 [email protected] www.gendrier.com

LUNAY (41360)

250 GAEC MinierWinery and goat farm. Five generations of winemakers and grain-growers. Cellars carved into the rock. Guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Reservations necessary for group tours and wine tastings.

Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / Wednesday: 3 pm -7 pm, Friday: 2 pm -6 pm. AOC Coteaux du Vendomois, méthode traditionnelle. Gisèle MINIER Les Monts02 54 72 02 36

MAREUIL SUR CHER (41110)

251 Domaine de la RenaudieThree generations of winemakers working since 1928 on a 25 ha vineyard on the left bank of the Cher. Guided tasting session. Guided tours upon request. Make reservations for vineyard tours and introductory wine tasting classes.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge et rosé. Bruno et Patricia DENIS 115 Route de Saint-Aignan02 54 75 18 72 [email protected] www.domainerenaudie.com

MAZANGE (41100)

252 Domaine de la FontaineThe La Fontaine estate warmly welcomes you for a visit of their troglodyte cellars and a wine tasting. Vineyard tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and regional specialities and wine tasting.

All year round, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. AOC Coteaux du Vendômois. Vins de Pays : blanc, rouge. Catherine GUELLIER 7, Rue de la Fontaine02 54 72 00 [email protected]

Between Chenonceaux and Saint Aignan

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MESLAND (41150)

253 CORDIER SergeSerge Cordier welcomes you to his estate for a vineyard tour followed by a guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for wine and local product tasting.

Monday - Sunday: 9 am - 8:30 pm / low season 9 am - 7 pm. AOC Touraine Mesland. CORDIER Serge02 54 70 28 41

MEUSNES (41130)

254 GAEC Château de QuincayAncient restored cellar. Terra Vitis-certified vineyard. Wine tasting. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday afternoon to Sunday morning: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Public holidays: 10 am - 12 pm. AOC Touraine. Frédéric et Philippe CADART02 54 71 00 11 [email protected] www.chateaudequincay.com

255 Vignoble GibaultChantal and Patrick Gibault welcome you to their estate for a tour of the vineyard and winery followed by a guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for wine and local product tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Touraine. Valençay. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. GIBAULT Patrick et Chantal 183, rue Gambetta02 54 71 02 63 [email protected] www.vignoblegibault.com

MONT PRES CHAMBORD (41250)

256 Vignerons de Mont-Près-Chambord

Not far from the châteaux in Blois, Chambord and Cheverny, our cooperative wine cellar, established in 1931, offers twenty-three winemakers’ products on a 130 ha vineyard. Guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday afternoon: 2 pm -6 pm / Tuesday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed public holidays. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Cheverny, Cour-Cheverny. LECLERCQ Guillaume 816, La Petite Rue02 54 70 71 15 [email protected] www.vigneronsdemontpreschambord.vinimarket.com

MONTHOU SUR BIEVRE (41120)

257 Domaine du VivierStop by this estate and share its winemakers’ love of their craft. Guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and regional specialities and wine tasting.

Peak season, Monday to Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm. Low season, Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Touraine. Christine LOUET Le Marchais – Route de Valaire02 54 44 01 56 [email protected] www.domvivier.fr

MONTHOU SUR CHER (41400)

258 Domaine SauvèteSixteen-hectare organic vineyard. Walking/Tasting trail: trailhead starts at the cellar. Wine Events: reservations necessary for guided tours and vineyard presentations. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sundays, public holidays and from 18 August to 3 September. AOC Touraine. Jérôme et Dominique SAUVETE 9, Chemin de la Bocagerie02 54 71 48 68 [email protected] www.domaine-sauvete.com

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http://www.domvivier.fr

http://www.domaine-sauvete.com


259 GAEC Desloges Père et FilsFourth-generation family winery on 20 ha. Individual or guided tours followed by guided wine tasting sessions. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Sunday: 9 am -12 pm. Public holidays by appointment only. Closed Sunday afternoon and 1st January and 25 December. AOC Touraine ; Méthode traditionnelle. Cyril DESLOGES Les Petits Bois Berniers02 54 71 41 54 [email protected] http://vindetourainedesloges.blog4ever.com

MONTRICHARD (41400)

260 JM MonmousseauLes Caves Monmousseau, established in 1886 in an exceptional setting in Montrichard. Guided tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings. “Tourisme et Handicap” label.

From 01/04 to 31/10, open every day: 10 am - 6 pm. From 1/11 to 31/03, Monday to Friday: 10 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm. Closed from 24 December to 2 January. AOC Toutes AOC de Touraine dont Touraine, Vouvray, Cheverny, Chinon, Bourgueil, etc... Méthode traditionnelle AOC : Touraine Crémant de Loire Vouvray Montlouis-sur-Loire. COUCHARRIERE Annick, directeur général. 71, route de Vierzon02 54 32 35 15 [email protected] www.monmousseau.com

MUIDES SUR LOIRE (41500)

261 Domaine du Croc du Merle

Ten-hectare estate belonging to this winemaking family since 1794. Individual tours followed by regional specialities and wine tasting Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Monday - Sunday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed 01/01 and 25/12. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Cheverny. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. HAHUSSEAU Patrice et Anne-Marie 38, rue de la Chaumette02 54 87 58 65 [email protected] www.domaineducrocdumerle.fr

NOYERS SUR CHER (41140)

262 Domaine BeauséjourFamily winery for four generations, nestled in the Cher hillsides. Vineyard tours and wine tastings. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and local product tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Touraine ; méthode traditionnelle. Philippe TROTIGNON 14, rue des Bruyères02 54 71 34 17 [email protected] www.philippetrotignon.com

263 Domaine des CaillotsWinemaking tradition passed on from father to son over several centuries. This estate boasts around twenty hectares of land, on the south-facing Cher hillsides. Guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and local product tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, and Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm. Closed 1st January and 25 December. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine. Dominique GIRAULT 2, chemin du Vigneron Le Grand Mont02 54 32 27 07 [email protected]

264 Domaine GounyThe Gouny estate welcomes you for a guided tasting session. Tour of the cellar and vineyard upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Sunday morning: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm, until 7:30 pm in peak season: Open Sunday afternoon by appointment only. AOC Touraine. GOUNY Michel 58, Rue de la Gigotière02 54 71 34 37 [email protected] www.domaine-gouny.com

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NOYERS SUR CHER (41140)

265 Domaine MichaudThird-generation family winery. The estate boasts 25 ha of vineyards planted on a south-facing hillside overlooking the Cher valley. Guided tour and tasting sessions. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine. Thierry et Dorothée MICHAUD 20, rue des Martinières02 54 32 47 23 [email protected] www.domainemichaud.com

OISLY (41700)

266 Confrérie des Vignerons de Oisly et Thésée

"Les Vignerons de Oisly et Thésée” is a group of 30 grape-growers on 320 ha of land. In their château, they offer a full range of wine. Guided tour and tasting sessions. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5:30 pm, Sunday and public holidays: 10 am -12 pm / 3 pm - 6 pm. Closed 01/01 and 25/12. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine ; Cheverny. ANGIER Philippe Le Bourg02 54 79 75 20 [email protected]

267 Domaine de la Cour Carrée

Sixteen-hectare family winery located on the slopes of the Loire and the Cher Valleys. Individual visits and guided tasting sessions. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Peak season, Monday to Saturday: 8 am - 8 pm. Low season, Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 7 pm. Closed Sunday afternoon and public holidays. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine. Gérald et Eric ANGIER Le Bourg02 54 79 55 23

268 Domaine des CorbillièresFourth-generation family-owned winery founded in 1923, boating 23 ha of vineyards. Individual visits and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine. Mr et Mme BARBOU02 54 79 52 75 [email protected] www.domainedescorbillieres.com

269 Domaine du Pré BaronOn their 30 ha, 5th-generation family-owned estate, these winemakers welcome you for a tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: guided tour and tasting

Peak season, Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Low season, Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 3 pm - 6 pm. Open Sunday morning by appointment only. Closed public holidays. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine. Vin de pays. Jean-Luc MARDON Le Pré Baron02 54 79 52 87 [email protected]

270 Domaine Jean-Marie Penet

Individual visits and guided tasting sessions at the heart of the estate. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Touraine ; Crémant de Loire (méthode traditionnelle). Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Anne-Sophie et Frédéric MEURGEY Château de la Presle02 54 79 52 65 [email protected]

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271 Domaine OctavieThe Octavie estate welcomes you for a guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm, Sundays by appointment only. Closed 1st January and 25 December. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle (blanc et rosé). Noë et Isabelle ROUBALLAY “Marcé”02 54 79 54 57 [email protected] www.domaineoctavie.com

ONZAIN (41150)

272 Domaine de RabelaisThe Rabelais estate on 22 ha of land. This fourth-generation winemaking family has been in the Touraine region since 1720. Wine tasting. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for guided tours.

Monday - Friday: 10 am -1 pm / 6 pm - 8 pm, Saturday: 9 am -8 pm, Sunday: 9 am -1 pm / Low season Monday - Saturday: 11 am -1 pm / 5:30 pm - 7 pm, Sunday: 9 am -1 pm. AOC Touraine ; Touraine Mesland. CHOLLET Cédric et José 23, chemin de Rabelais02 54 20 88 91

273 EARL Les VaucorneillesLocated 2 km from the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, this 13-hectare estate boasts “Terra Vitis” ecological winemaking certification. Tour and tasting. Groups: guided tours and tasting sessions, reservations necessary for meals.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm. AOC Touraine Mesland. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : rouge. CHELIN Gilles et Christine 10, rue de l’égalité02 54 20 72 91 [email protected] www.loire-touraine-mesland-vaucorneilles.fr

PONTLEVOY (41400)

274 Domaine des RoyThe Domaine des Roy is a family estate with a wide variety of wines. Tours of the estate and regional specialities and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings, hikes and educational events.

Wednesday and Friday: 2 pm -6 pm. Saturday: 9 am -6 pm. Sunday: 9 am - 12 pm, in peak season: 9 am -6 pm. AOC Touraine ; méthode traditionnelle. Anne-Cécile ROY 3, rue Franche02 54 32 51 07 [email protected]

POUILLE (41110)

275 Domaine des SablonsThe Les Sablons estate would like to welcome you for a guided tour and tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 3 pm - 6 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Touraine. Jacques DENIS 40, rue de la Liberté02 54 71 44 25 [email protected]

276 Domaine Joël DelaunayThis 23-hectare vineyard is located on a hillside on the banks of the Cher. Guided tasting session. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and buffet wine tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle. Thierry DELAUNAY 48, rue de la Tesnière02 54 71 45 69 [email protected] www.joeldelaunay.com

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RILLY SUR LOIRE (41150)

277 Domaine des PierrettesThis estate is located on the south bank of the Loire and features a 18-hectare vineyard. Tours and regional specialities and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and regional specialities and wine tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 7 pm. Closed Sunday. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle. Cyril GEFFARD et Vincent GUILBAUD Le Meunet02 54 20 98 44 [email protected] www.domainedespierrettes.fr

278 Domaine du Vieux PressoirThis estate’s name comes from our turn-of-the-century wheel wine press displayed at the entrance to the property. Sustainable agriculture. Tour and tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and local product tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Closed Sunday and 1st January and 25 December. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle (blanc et rosé). Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc. Joël LECOFFRE 27, route de Vallières02 54 20 90 84 [email protected] www.vieuxpressoir.net

SAINT GEORGES SUR CHER (41400)

279 Antoine SimoneauFamily-owned property since the 18th century. Tour of the winery and the picturesque cellar. Vineyard trail and panoramic view. Guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Closed Sunday and public holidays. Closed Mondays October to end March. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle. Annie SIMONEAU Domaine de la Rablais 20, rue des vendanges – La Poterie02 54 71 36 14 [email protected] www.antoinesimoneau.com

280 Château des CouldraiesThe Château des Couldraies was once part of the Château de Chenonceau’s fief. The estate’s winemakers would be pleased to welcome you and share their passion for wine. Individual visits and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day: 10 am - 4 pm. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle. Anne PINTA-LENTZ Les Couldraies02 54 32 27 42 [email protected] www.couldraies.com

281 Clos du PorteauIsabelle de Clermont Tonnerre welcomes you to her vineyard for individual tours and guided wine tasting sessions. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day: 8 am -12 pm / 3 pm - 7 pm. Closed afternoons in low season. Closed in December. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle. Mr de CLERMONT – TONNERRE Le Porteau02 54 32 06 31 [email protected] www.clos-du-porteau.com

282 Domaine du Clos RousselyThe Clos Roussely estate welcomes you to its 9-hectare vineyard for a guided tasting session. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for wine and local product tasting.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 3 pm - 7 pm. In low season, Tuesday and Friday: 11 am -1 pm. Saturday: 3 pm -7 pm. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle. Vincent ROUSSELY La Chauverie02 54 32 86 46 [email protected]

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http://www.domainedespierrettes.fr

http://www.vieuxpressoir.net

http://www.antoinesimoneau.com

http://www.couldraies.com

http://www.clos-du-porteau.com


SAINT JULIEN DE CHEDON (41400)

283 Domaine du Vieil OrmeFamily-owned vineyard for four generations, in the Chenonceau terroir. Learn more about the winemaking craft amidst the vines. Guided tasting session and kids’ workshops. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day: 10 am - 7 pm. Closed Tuesdays and January. AOC Touraine, Crémant de Loire. Vin de pays du Val de Loire. Laurent BENOIST 8, route de l’Ormeau02 54 32 73 74 [email protected]

284 Vignoble des Bois VaudonsThird-generation 32 ha family winery. Its winemakers welcome you for individual tours of their troglodyte cellars and wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Friday: 9 am -12:30 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. Saturday: 9:30 am -12:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 6 pm. Sundays (except December, January and February) and public holidays: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Closed Sundays in December, January and February and 1st January and 25 December. AOC Touraine. Jean-François MERIEAU 30, route de la Vallée02 54 32 14 23 [email protected]

SAINT ROMAIN SUR CHER (41140)

285 Cave Annie CordierThe Annie Cordier cellar welcomes you for a guided tasting session. Reservations necessary for group tours.

Every day: 8 am -7:30 pm. AOC Touraine. Annie CORDIER 3, rue Principale02 54 71 45 51

286 Domaine de la Bergeonnière

The La Bergeonnière estate welcomes you for a tour of the vineyard and winery followed by a guided tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and local product tasting.

From Monday to Sunday: 8 am -7 pm. Closed 1st January and 25 December. AOC Touraine. Delphine et Laurent BENOIST La Bergeonnière 26, Route des Fourneaux02 54 71 70 43 [email protected] www.earlbodin.fr.st

287 Domaine du Bien VivreFamily winery for several generations on a 10 ha winemaking estate. Individual or guided tours, wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day: 9 am -6 pm. Peak season: 8 am -8 pm. AOC Touraine. Alain CLAUDEL 13-15, route du petit village02 54 71 73 74 [email protected] http://perso.orange.fr/domainedubienvivre

288 Domaine du ChapitreBrother and sister François and Maryline Desloges welcome you to their cellar for to taste and smell the charming flavours and aromas of this beautiful part of Loir et Cher. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day: 9 am - 7 pm. AOC Touraine. Maryline et François DESLOGES 82, rue Principale02 54 71 71 22 [email protected] www.domaineduchapitre.com

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http://www.earlbodin.fr.st

http://perso.orange.fr/domainedubienvivre

http://perso.orange.fr/domainedubienvivre

http://www.domaineduchapitre.com

wine cellars

SAINT ROMAIN SUR CHER (41140)

289 Les Vignerons des Coteaux Romanais

Established in 1958, Les Vignerons des Coteaux Romanais is a group of 30 grape-growers covering around 300 ha of vineyards. Individual visits and guided tasting sessions. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Open all year long Tuesday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed public holidays and 22/01. AOC Crémant de Loire, Touraine. Vincent MUREAU 50, rue Principale02 54 71 70 74 [email protected]

SASSAY (41700)

290 Cellier de la Vieille Grange

Le Cellier de la Vieille Grange invites you to a guided tasting session. Tour of the winery and vineyards upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Tuesday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2:30 pm - 7 pm. Closed during the harvest and on public holidays. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge, rosé. Jeannette BARBEILLON 4, Route d’Aigrain02 54 79 54 95

SEIGY (41110)

291 ARDOIS BernardThe Ardois estate welcomes you for a guided tour (vineyard, winery and cellar) and a wine tasting session. Reservations necessary for group guided tours and wine and local product tastings.

Monday and Tuesday: 3 pm -7 pm, Thursday and Friday: 3 pm - 7 pm, Saturday: 3 pm -7 pm. Low season Tuesday: 2 pm -6 pm, Thursday: 2 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 2 pm -6 pm. AOC Touraine. Bernard ARDOIS 1063, route de Beauval Roche02 54 32 38 38 [email protected] www.ardois-vins-de-loire.com

SOINGS EN SOLOGNE (41230)

292 Domaine Charly RavenelleThis third generation of Sologne winemakers welcome you to their estate all year round. Guided tour and tasting sessions. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Sunday morning: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6:30 pm. In peak season until 7 pm. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Charly RAVENELLE Champdilly02 54 98 70 44 [email protected]

THENAY (41400)

293 Domaine José MarteauFamily-run winery on a 28-hectare vineyard. Guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: wine and regional specialities tasting.

From Monday to Sunday morning: 9 am - 12 pm / 2 pm -7 pm. Closed Sunday afternoon. AOC Crémant de Loire ; Touraine. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. José MARTEAU La Rouerie02 54 32 50 51 [email protected] www.vinsjosemarteau.com

THESEE (41140)

294 Le Chai des VarennesFamily winery founded in the mid-19th century, passing on its craft from generation to generation. Vineyard currently measures 20 ha. Wine tasting. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and local product tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 8 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. Open Sundays by appointment only. AOC Touraine. Méthode traditionnelle. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge. Claude CarvedUET 5, impasse des Varennes02 54 71 48 43 [email protected] http://lechaidesvarennes.free.fr

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http://www.ardois-vins-de-loire.com

http://www.vinsjosemarteau.com

http://lechaidesvarennes.free.fr


THORE LA ROCHETTE (41100)

295 Domaine du CarroirFor seven generations, this 25 ha estate has made its wine with respect for nature. Its winemakers welcome you for a visit and guided wine tasting. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and local product tasting.

From Monday to Saturday: 10 am -12 pm / 3 pm - 6:30 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm from 1st May to 30 August. Closed from 1st September to 15 October. AOC Coteaux du Vendômois (blanc, rouge, gris), méthode traditionnelle. Benoît BRAZILIER 17, Rue des Ecoles02 54 72 81 72 [email protected] www.domaineducarroir.com

296 Maison ColinTwenty-three-hectare vineyard in the family for eight generations. Guided tasting session. Tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine and regional specialities tasting.

Open all year long Monday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm. Sunday and public holidays by appointment only. Closed from 10/09 to 31/10. AOC Coteaux du Vendômois. Patrice et Valérie COLIN 5, impasse de la Gaudetterie02 54 72 80 73 [email protected] www.patrice-colin.fr

VALAIRE (41120)

297 Domaine du PrieuréThis winemaking family, in operation since 1720, makes all its wines according to an old tradition. Guided tasting session. Guided tours upon request. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

Every day except Thursday afternoon and Sunday morning: 11 am -1 pm / 5 pm - 7 pm. Closed late August and September during the harvest. AOC Touraine. Jean-Marc et Amanda GALLOU02 54 44 11 62 [email protected] www.au-domaine-du-prieure.com

VILLIERS SUR LOIR (41100)

298 Cave coopérative du Vendômois

The Le Vendômois cooperative cellar welcomes you for a winery tour followed by a guided tasting session. Reservations necessary for vineyard tours. Groups: Reservations necessary for full tour and wine tasting.

From Tuesday to Saturday: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm, Tuesdays until 6 pm. From 1st May to 31 August, open Sunday and public holidays. Closed Sunday and public holidays in low season. AOC Coteaux du Vendômois, méthode traditionnelle. Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge, rosé. 60, Avenue du Petit Thouars02 54 72 90 [email protected]

299 Cave de la BerthelotièreThe La Berthelotière cellars welcome you for a tour of the winery and the troglodyte cellars followed by a wine tasting session. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and wine tastings.

From Monday afternoon to Sunday morning: 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm. AOC Coteaux du Vendômois (blanc, rouge, gris). Vins de Pays du Val de Loire : blanc, rouge, rosé. Charles JUMERT 4, Rue de la Berthelotière02 54 72 94 09 [email protected] www. vin-jumert-41.com

VINEUIL (41350)

300 Domaine BellierEnjoy a guided wine tasting session in this winery overlooking the Loire River bed. Groups: reservations necessary for tours and gourmet wine tastings.

Open all year long Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday. AOC Cheverny, Cour-Cheverny. BELLIER Pascal 3, rue Reculée02 54 20 64 31 [email protected] www.vinbellier.com

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http://www.domaineducarroir.com

http://www.patrice-colin.fr

http://www.au-domaine-du-prieure.com

http://www.vin-jumert-41.com

http://www.vinbellier.com

MAISON DES VINS DE LOIR-ET-CHER11, place du Château41000 BLOISTél. 02 54 74 76 [email protected]


BLOIS – PAYS DE CHAMBORD TOURISM OFFICE ***23 place du Château BP 19941006 BLOIS Cedex Tél. 02 54 90 41 [email protected]

MONTRICHARD TOURISM OFFICE **1, rue du Pont41400 MONTRICHARD Tél. 02 54 32 05 10office.tourisme.montrichard@wanadoo.frwww.officetourisme-montrichard.com

VAL-DE-CHER-SAINT-AIGNAN TOURISM OFFICE **Maison du Tourisme 60, rue Constant Ragot – BP 4141110 SAINT-AIGNAN-SUR-CHER Tél. 02 54 75 22 [email protected]

CHEVERNY and COUR CHEVERNY PROFESSIONAL SYNDICATE12, rue du Chêne des Dames41700 CHEVERNY-COUR-CHERVERNY Tél. 02 54 79 95 [email protected]

LOIR-ET-CHER DEPARTMENT TOURISM COMMISSIONwww.tourismeloir-et-cher.com

CENTRE – VAL DE LOIRE Regional TOURISM COMMISSIONwww.visaloire.com


BLOIS – PAYS DE CHAMBORD TOURISM OFFICE ***

VAL DE LOIRE PRESTIGE2 rue de la Jacquière41150 CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRETél. 02 54 33 95 [email protected]

LOIRE VALLEY TRAVEL2, rue Jean Moulin 41000 BLOISTél. 02 54 78 62 [email protected]

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http://www.bloispaysdechambord.com


http://www.officetourisme-montrichard.com


http://www.tourisme-valdecher-staignan.com


http://www.chateau-cheverny.fr

http://www.tourismeloir-et-cher.com



http://www.val-de-loire-prestige.com


http://www.randovelo.fr

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Different types of containers: something for everyone.

Most of the time, winemakers bottle their own wine, which guarantees an excellent level of quality and sanitation.

Less and less wine is sold in plastic containers or barrels, since these containers mean that consum-ers have to bottle the wine themselves. Bottling your own wine does call for some skill and organisation, but it can be a good excuse for a fun afternoon with friends.

Bag-in-Box® (BIB) containers have become very popular because they are so simple: the wine is kept in a vacuum-sealed aluminium bag, which is pro-tected by a cardboard box. As the wine is emptied from the container, the aluminium bag shrinks, keeping the wine from coming into contact with air. Once a BIB is opened, the wine can be kept for sev-eral weeks, making it a convenient solution for daily wine consumption.

you can decide which type of container best suits your lifestyle.

Wine labels: true collector’s items!

Wine labels decorate the front and back of the bottle and sometimes feature sophisticated, imaginative designs. Labels provide the only way of identifying a bottle’s contents. The information on these labels is subject to very strict regulations, for the consumer’s benefit.

Study these labels carefully and add them to your collection.

Transporting wine: practice good habits

Today, wine is very stable and can withstand most transport. However, you should keep wine out of extremely high or low temperatures, being espe-cially careful not to leave it too long in your car. And be patient. Once you get back home, you should let your wine sit for a few days.

you enjoy it to get the full experience of its fla-vour.

Follow the guide !


A little lesson in wine tasting

Lesson no. 1: the colourTo start off, place your glass on the table to study the wine’s colour:• actual hue: the tint of white wines can range from

very pale yellow to golden, amber colours. Rosés vary from grey to orangish pink. Red wine’s have a broad spectrum, ranging from violet to ruby red to orange.

• intensity: pale, solid or deep.• brilliance: bright, clear or dull. Clarity: crystalline,

transparent, cloudy... with or without deposit.

Then, pick up your glass by its base and tilt it gently towards the light to observe the nuances of its col-our. Swirl the wine around the glass gently to observe its “legs” or “tears” that will give you an idea of the wine’s consistency: is it thick and con-centrated or light and fluid?

“Colour is the face of wine. It tells you all about its age and its character.”

Lesson no. 2: the noseFirst, don’t forget that your sense of smell is essen-tial to your sense of taste. Put your glass under your nose. Inhale the aromas of the wine and breath in, get a little air and start over again. You will sense subtle, powerful, fresh and pleasant fragrances... unless the cork has been unkind to the wine.

First, don’t forget that your sense of smell is essen-tial to your sense of taste. Put your glass under your nose. Sniff the wine, breath in, get a little air and start over again. You will sense subtle, power-ful, fresh and pleasant fragrances...unless the cork has been unkind to the wine.

Now it is time to taste the wine!

But remember, “The nose is an advanced fortress that protects your mouth from unpleasant surprises."

Wine, according to Paul Claudel, involves three relationships: the relationship with the land from which it originates, the relationship with how you feel when you taste it, the relationship with others when you discuss it… Hence wine tasting is a lesson in awareness of others and freedom: you learn to respect the opinions of others and to defend your own point of view, increasing the pleasure of tasting everyday.

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an introduction to Wine tasting


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Where to go: the Loire Wine Academy

Would you like to develop your knowledge of wine, improve your sense of taste and smell, and learn wine tasting vocabulary? Contact the Loire Wine Academy, the “Académie des Vins de Loire”. They can tell you about their range of friendly classes that offer a variety of fun sensory applications.Contact : Nicole [email protected] Tél. 02 41 87 74 73.

But remember,trust your senses!

Lesson no. 3: taste the flavourIn gulping down your wine, you miss out on the joy of seeing, smelling and tasting it. What could be more pleasant than enjoying every drop of your glass?

Slender or full-bodied, smooth or heady, heavy or light, strong or slightly sparkling... Roll the wine around on your tongue, move it around your mouth and focus carefully to get the full experience of your wine. Once you have swallowed or spit out your wine, keep tasting. Does the wine have a long finish, meaning its flavours and aromas unfold slowly, or a short finish, meaning they are fleeting?

Even if you don’t have much experience, the world of wine is within your reach. You can describe the spectrum of aromas you sense between your nose and the back of your throat and tell whether the tannins are soft, silky or supple and speak about how much you like the wine.

“Taste cannot be told, only tasted.”



Index by town

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ATHEE SUR CHER (37270)Château de Nitray 40

AUBIGNE SUR LAYON (49540) Domaine de Mihoudy 20

AZAY LE RIDEAU (37190)Château de l’Aulée 40Christine & Pascal Pibaleau 40

BEAULIEU SUR LAYON (49750)Château de la Mulonnière 20Château Soucherie 20Domaine d’Ambinos 20

BEAUMONT EN VERON (37420)Château de Coulaine 40

BENAIS (37140)Delanoue Frères 40Domaine de la Chanteleuserie 40EARL des Viénais 41EARL Domaine de la Vernellerie 41

BLERE (37150)EARL Domaine de la Grange 41

BOSSAY SUR CLAISE (37290)Domaine de Ris 41

BOURGNEUF EN RETZ (44580)Le Moulin de la Touche 10

BOURGUEIL (37140)Domaine des Géléries 41EARL Vincent Grégoire 41GAEC Duveau-Coulon et Fils 42Maison Audebert et Fils 42

BREZE (49260)Château de Brézé 20

BRISSAC QUINCé (49320)Domaine de Bablut 20Les Caves de la Loire 21

CANDE SUR BEUVRON (41120)Cave Daniel Tévenot 62

CANGEY (37530)Domaine Cocteaux 42

CHALONNES SUR LOIRE (49290)Domaine des Coteaux Blancs 21

CHAMP SUR LAYON (49380)Château La Tomaze 21Domaine de la Bergerie 21Domaine de la Raimbaudière 21Vignoble Gelineau EARL 22

CHANçAY (37210)Cathelineau Jean-Charles 42Claude Paris 42Domaine Vigneau Chevreau 42

CHARGE (37530)Scea Plou et Fils 43

CHÂTEAU THEBAUD (44690)Domaine de la Noë 10Domaine Lieubeau 10

CHATEAUVIEUX (41110)La Chapinière de Châteauvieux 62

CHATILLON SUR CHER (41130)Domaine des Souterrains 62

CHAUDEFONDS SUR LAYON (49290)Domaine Aguilas - Gaudard 22Domaine de Saint Pierre 22Domaine Martin 22

CHAVAGNES LES EAUX (49380)Domaine du Petit Val 22

CHEILLE (LE BOURG) 37190Château de la Roche 43

CHEVERNY (41700)Domaine de la Plante d’Or 62Domaine de Montcy 62

CHINON (37500)Caves Plouzeau 43Château de la Grille 43Château de Vaugaudry 43Couly-Dutheil 43EARL Marie-Pierre Raffault 44

CHOUZE SUR LOIRE (37140)Domaine Godefroy Jérôme 44

CIVRAY DE TOURAINE (37150)Caves du Père Auguste 44

CLERE SUR LAYON (49560)Domaine du Petit Clocher 22

CLISSON (44190)Château Le Vallon des Perrières 10Domaine de la Vinçonnière 10

CONCOURSON SUR LAYON (49700)Château des Rochettes 23Domaine de l’Eté 23EARL Proffit-Longuet 23

CORCOUE SUR LOGNE (44650)Domaine du Parc 10Domaine les Coins 10

CORMERAY (41120)GAEC Badin 62

COUR CHEVERNY (41700)Domaine Clos de l’Aumônière 63Domaine de la Désoucherie 63Domaine des Huards 63

CRAVANT LES COTEAUX (37500)Baudry-Dutour 44Bernard Baudry 44Domaine de Pallus 44Domaine des Quatre Vents 45Domaine Gouron 45Domaine Les Chesnaies 45Pierre Sourdais 45

DAMPIERRE SUR LOIRE (49400)Château de Chaintres 23

DENEE (49190)Domaine des Chesnaies 23

DISTRE (49400)Domaine des Hautes Vignes 24

DOUE LA FONTAINE (49700)Domaine des Sablonnières 24

DRAIN (49530)Domaine des Galloires 24GAEC RENOU Frères 24

ESVRES SUR INDRE (37320)Rousseau Frères 45

FAYE D’ANJOU (49380)Château du Fresne 24Logis des Noëls 24

GORGES (44190)Domaine de la Poitevinière 11Domaine Martin Luneau 11Domaine de la Pyronnière 11

INGRANDES DE TOURAINE (37140)EARL Lamé-Delisle-Boucard 45

LA CHAPELLE HEULIN (44330)Château de la Cassemichère 11Domaine Cœur de Loire 11Manoir de la Mottrie 11Château de la Tarcière 11

LA CHAPELLE SAINT FLORENT (49410)Domaine de la Grand’ Lande 25

LA CHARTRE SUR LE LOIR (72340)GIGOU Jœl 58

LA HAYE FOUASSIERE (44690)Domaine Bid’gi Vignerons 12Domaine de la Quilla 12

LA LIMOUZINIERE (44310)Vignoble Malidain 12

LA POMMERAYE (49620)Domaine de Putille 25Domaine Musset-Roullier 25

LE CELLIER (44850)Domaine des Génaudières 12

LE LANDREAU (44430)Domaine R de la Grange 12Domaine Jean Luc Viaud 12

LE PALLET (44330)Domaine des Chausselières 12Château de la Galissonnière 13Les Chais de la Cour 13Domaine de la Cognardière 13Domaine du Bois Joly 13

LE PUY NOTRE DAME (49260)Domaine de la Paleine 25Domaine de la Renière 25Domaine de l’Enchantoir 25

LIGRé (37500)Château de Ligré 46Domaine de la Noblaie (Manzagol-Billard) 46Domaine Dozon 46

L’ILE BOUCHARD (37220)Domaine de la Poterne 46

LIMERAY (37530)Domaine de la Prévôté 46Domaine Dutertre 46Philippe Catroux 47

LIRE (49530)Domaine du Moulin Giron 26

LUE EN BAUGEOIS (49140)Domaine de la Tuffière 26

LUNAY (41360)GAEC Minier 63

MAISDON SUR SEVRE (44690)Domaine des Quatre Routes 13Domaine La Haute Févrie 13Domaine du Fief Dubois 13Domaine des Croix 14

MARçON (72340)Domaine Aubert de la Chapelle 58

MAREUIL SUR CHER (41110)Domaine de la Renaudie 63

MARTIGNE BRIAND (49540)Château des Noyers 26Domaine de Pied Flond 26Domaine de Salvert 26Domaine Leduc-Frouin 27Domaine Matignon 27Domaine Moulin Turquais 27Domaine Saint Arnoul 27

MAZANGE (41100)Domaine de la Fontaine 63

MESLAND (41150)Cordier Serge 64

MEUSNES (41130)GAEC Château de Quincay 64Vignoble Gibault 64

MONNIERES (44690)Domaine de la Minière 14Domaine Topaze 14

MONT PRES CHAMBORD (41250)Vignerons de Mont-Près-Chambord 64

MONTHOU SUR BIEVRE (41120)Domaine du Vivier 64

MONTHOU SUR CHER (41400)Domaine Sauvète 64GAEC Desloges Père et Fils 65

MONTJEAN SUR LOIRE (49570)Domaine Delaunay Père et fils 27

MONTLOUIS SUR LOIRE (37270)Cave des Producteurs de vin de Montlouis-sur-Loire 47Cave Touristique des Vignerons de Montlouis 47Christian Martin 47Domaine François Chidaine 47Domaine Les Lutinières 47Laurent Chatenay 48SARL La taille aux loups 48

MONTREUIL BELLAY (49260)Château de Montreuil-Bellay 27

MONTRICHARD (41400)JM Monmousseau 65


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MOSNES (37530)Domaine Frissant 48

MOUZILLON (44330)Florence et Joël Forgeau 14Domaine de la Tucauderie 14Domaine des Rigoles du Pin 14

MOZE SUR LOUET (49610)Domaine Richou 28

MUIDES SUR LOIRE (41500)Domaine du Croc du Merle 65

MURS ERIGNE (49610) Domaine de la Bourrelière 28

NOTRE DAME D’ALLENCON (49380)Domaine de la Couchetière 28

NOYERS SUR CHER (41140)Domaine Beauséjour 65Domaine des Caillots 65Domaine Gouny 65Domaine Michaud 66

OISLY (41700)Confrérie des Vignerons de Oisly et Thésée 66Domaine de la Cour Carrée 66Domaine des Corbillières 66Domaine du Pré Baron 66Domaine Jean-Marie Penet 66Domaine Octavie 67

ONZAIN (41150)Domaine de Rabelais 67EARL Les Vaucorneilles 67

PANZOULT (37220)Domaine Charles Pain 48Domaine de Beauséjour 48

PARCAY MESLAY (37210)Domaine de la Chataigneraie 48

PARNAY (49730)Château de Parnay 28Château de Targé 28Domaine des Closiers 28

PONCE SUR LE LOIR (72340)SEVAULT Philippe 58

PONTLEVOY (41400)Domaine des Roy 67

POUILLE (41110)Domaine des Sablons 67Domaine Joël Delaunay 67

RESTIGNé (37140)Cave des Vins de Bourgueil 49Domaine de la Chevalerie 49EARL Pichet Jean-Marc & Thomas 49

RILLY SUR LOIRE (41150)Domaine des Pierrettes 68Domaine du Vieux Pressoir 68

RIVARENNES (37190)Domaine nicolas Paget 49

ROCHECORBON (37210)Philippe Gaultier 49SA Blanc Foussy 49

RUILLE SUR LOIR (72340)LELAIS Raynald 58

SAINT AIGNAN DE GRANDLIEU (44860)Domaine de Bel Air 14

SAINT AUBIN DE LUIGNE (49190)Château de Bellevue 29Château de la Roulerie 29Domaine Blouin 29Domaine Cady 29Domaine de la Grande Brosse 29Domaine des Deux Vallées 29Domaine des Forges 30Domaine Tremblay 30

SAINT CYR EN BOURG (49260)Cave des Vignerons de Saumur 30Domaine de Nerleux 30

SAINT FIACRE SUR MAINE (44690)Château du Coing 15Château de Chasseloir 15

SAINT GEORGES SUR CHER (41400)Antoine Simoneau 68Château des Couldraies 68Clos du Porteau 68Domaine du Clos Roussely 68

SAINT GEORGES SUR LAYON (49700)Domaine du Pont de Livier 30Domaine Guichoux 30

SAINT HILAIRE DE LOULAY (85600)Château de La Preuille 15

SAINT JULIEN DE CHEDON (41400)Domaine du Vieil Orme 69 Vignoble des Bois Vaudons 69

SAINT JUST SUR DIVE (49260)Domaine de Saint Just 31

SAINT LAMBERT DU LATTAY (49750)Aubert Frères 31Domaine de la Ducquerie 31Domaine des Bohues 31

SAINT MARTIN LE BEAU (37270)Alain Joulin et Fils 50Domaine et Caves des Liards 50Domaine Flamand Delétang 50Domaine Mosny 50

SAINT MELAINE SUR AUBANCE (49610)Domaine de Haute Perche 31

SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL (37140)Chantal Renou 50Domaine de la Chopinière du Roy 50Domaine de la Cotelleraie 51Domaine des Vallettes 51Domaine Joël Taluau et Thierry Foltzenlogel 51Domaine Lysiane, Guy et Wilfried Mabileau 51EARL Caslot-Pontonnier 51EARL Domaine du Fondis 51EARL Domaine Olivier 52M. Frédéric Mabileau 52Nathalie et David Drussé 52Pascal et Alain Lorieux 52Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 52

SAINT PHILBERT DE BOUAINE (85660)Domaine de la Pierre Blanche 15

SAINT PHILBERT DE GRAND LIEU (44310)Domaine de l’Aujardière 15

SAINT REMY EN MAUGES (49110)Vignoble Rethore Davy 31

SAINT ROMAIN SUR CHER (41140) Cave Annie Cordier 69 Domaine de la Bergeonnière 69Domaine du Bien Vivre 69Domaine du Chapitre 69Les Vignerons des CoteauxRomanais 70

SAINT SATURNIN SUR LOIRE (49320)Domaine des Bonnes Gagnes 32

SAINTE MAURE DE TOURAINE (37800)Domaine Ligeard 52

SAINTE PAZANNE (44680)Domaine de la Coche 15

SASSAY (41700)Cellier de la Vieille Grange 70

SAUMUR (49400)Ackerman – Rémy Pannier 32Langlois Château 32Sté Bouvet-Ladubay 32Veuve Amiot 32

SAVENNIERES (49170)Closel – Château des Vaults 32Domaine aux Moines 33Domaine Taillandier 33

SAVIGNY EN VERON (37420)Domaine Wilfrid Rousse 53Pierre Prieur 53

SEIGY (41110) Ardois Bernard 70

SOINGS EN SOLOGNE (41230)Domaine Charly Ravenelle 70

SOULAINES SUR AUBANCE (49610)Domaine de Rochambeau 33

SOUZAY CHAMPIGNY (49400)Château de Villeneuve 33Clos des Cordeliers 33

THENAY (41400)Domaine José Marteau 70

THESEE (41140)Le Chai des Varennes 70

THORE LA ROCHETTE (41100)Domaine du Carroir 71Maison Colin 71

THOUARCE (49380)Château de Fesles 33Domaine des Trottières 34Domaine Les Grandes Vignes 34SCEA Vignoble Denechère Geffard 34Vignoble de l’Arcison 34Vignoble Rahard 34

TIGNé (49540)Domaine de Gatines 34

TILLIERES (49230)Domaine de l’Espérance 35Domaine du Colombier 35

TREMONT (49310)Domaine de Lucet 35Domaine des Trois Monts 35

TURQUANT (49730)Domaine des Champs-Fleuris 35

VALAIRE (41120)Domaine du Prieuré 71

VALLERES (37190)La Herpinière 53

VALLET (44330)Domaine du Bois Braud 15Château de Fromenteau 16Domaine du Moulin Camus 16Château de la Ferté 16Domaine de la Chalousière 16La Tour du Ferré 16

VARRAINS (49400)Domaine des Varinelles 35EARL Domaine des clos Maurice 36

VAUCHRETIEN (49320)Domaine des Giraudières 36Domaine Dittière 36

VAUDELNAY (49260)Domaine de Fiervaux 36Domaine du Vieux Pressoir 36

VERNOU SUR BRENNE (37210)Domaine de la Poultière 53Domaine des Raisins Dorés 53EARL Domaine Sylvain Gaudron 53

VERTOU (44120)Domaine des Cormiers 16

VILLIERS SUR LOIR (41100) Cave coopérative du Vendômois 71Cave de la Berthelotière 71

VINEUIL (41350)Domaine Bellier 71

VOUVRAY (37210)Cave des Producteurs de Vouvray 54Château Moncontour 54Domaine de Monclos 54Domaine du Clos de l’Epinay 54Domaine Georges Brunet 54Marc Brédif 54


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AAckerman – Rémy Pannier 32Aguilas – Gaudard (Domaine) 22Ambinos (Domaine d’) 20Arcison (Vignoble de l’) 34Ardois (Bernard) 70Aubert de la Chapelle (Domaine) 58Aubert Frères 31Audebert et Fils (Maison) 42Aujardière (Domaine de l’) 15Aulée (Château de l’) 40

BBablut (Domaine de) 20Badin (GAEC) 62Baudry (Bernard) 44Baudry-Dutour 44Beauséjour (Domaine de) 48Beauséjour (Domaine) 65Bel Air (Domaine de) 14Bellevue (Château de) 29Bellier (Domaine) 71Bergeonnière (Domaine de la) 69Bergerie (Domaine de la) 21Berthelotière (Cave de la) 71Bid’gi Vignerons (Domaine) 12Bien Vivre (Domaine du) 69Blanc Foussy (SA) 49Blouin (Domaine) 29Bohues (Domaine des) 31Bois Braud (Domaine du) 15Bois Joly (Domaine du) 13Bois Vaudons (Vignoble des) 69Bonnes Gagnes (Domaine des) 32Bourgueil (Cave des Vins de) 49Bourrelière (Domaine de la) 28Bouvet-Ladubay (Sté) 32Brédif (Marc) 54Brézé (Château de) 20Brunet (Domaine Georges) 54

CCady (Domaine) 29Caillots (Domaine des) 65Carroir (Domaine du) 71Caslot-Pontonnier (EARL) 51Cassemichère (Château de la) 11Cathelineau (Jean-Charles) 42Catroux (Philippe) 47Caves de la Loire 21Chaintres (Château de) 23Chais de la Cour (Les) 13Chalousière (Domaine de la) 16Champs-Fleuris (Domaine des) 35Chanteleuserie (Domaine de la) 40Chapinière de Châteauvieux 62Chapitre (Domaine du) 69

Chasseloir (Château de) 15Chataigneraie (Domaine de la) 48Chatenay (Laurent) 48Chausselières (Domaine des) 12Chesnaies (Domaine des) 23Chesnaies (Domaine Les) 45Chevalerie (Domaine de la) 49Chidaine (Domaine François) 47Chopinière du Roy (Domaine de la) 50Clos de l’Aumônière (Domaine) 63Clos de l’Epinay (Domaine du) 54Clos des Cordeliers 33Clos du Porteau 68Clos Maurice (EARL Domaine des) 36Clos Roussely (Domaine du) 68Closel – Château des Vaults 32Closiers (Domaine des) 28Coche (Domaine de la) 15Cocteaux (Domaine) 42Cœur de Loire (Domaine) 11Cognardière (Domaine de la) 13Coing (Château du) 15Coins (Domaine les) 10Colin (Maison) 71Colombier (Domaine du) 35Corbillières (Domaine des) 66Cordier (Cave Annie) 69Cordier (Serge) 64Cormiers (Domaine des) 16Coteaux Blancs (Domaine des) 21Coteaux Romanais (Les Vignerons des) 70Cotelleraie (Domaine de la) 51Couchetière (Domaine de la) 28Coulaine (Château de) 40Couldraies (Château des) 68Couly-Dutheil 43Cour Carrée (Domaine de la) 66Croc du Merle (Domaine du) 65Croix (Domaine des) 14 DDelanoue Frères 40Delaunay (Domaine Joël) 67Delaunay Père et fils (Domaine) 27Denechère Geffard (SCEA Vignoble) 34Desloges Père et Fils (GAEC) 65Désoucherie (Domaine de la) 63Deux Vallées (Domaine des) 29Dittière (Domaine) 36Dozon (Domaine) 46Drussé (Nathalie et David) 52Ducquerie (Domaine de la) 31Dutertre (Domaine) 46Duveau-Coulon et Fils (GAEC) 42

EEnchantoir (Domaine de l’) 25

Espérance (Domaine de l’) 35Eté (Domaine de l’) 23

FFerté (Château de la) 16Fesles (Château de) 33Fief Dubois (Domaine du) 13Fiervaux (Domaine de) 36Flamand Delétang (Domaine) 50Fondis (EARL Domaine du) 51Fontaine (Domaine de la) 63Forgeau (Florence et Joël) 14Forges (Domaine des) 30Fresne (Château du) 24Frissant (Domaine) 48Fromenteau (Château de) 16

GGalissonnière (Château de la) 13Galloires (Domaine des) 24Gatines (Domaine de) 34Gaudron (EARL Domaine Sylvain) 53Gaultier (Philippe) 49Géléries (Domaine des) 41Gelineau (EARL Vignoble) 22Génaudières (Domaine des) 12Gibault (Vignoble) 64Gigou(Jœl) 58Giraudières (Domaine des) 36Godefroy (Domaine Jérôme) 44Gouny (Domaine) 65Gouron (Domaine) 45Grand’ Lande (Domaine de la) 25Grande Brosse (Domaine de la) 29Grandes Vignes (Domaine Les) 34Grange (Domaine R de la ) 12Grange (EARL Domaine de la) 41Grégoire (EARL Vincent) 41Grille (Château de la) 43Guichoux (Domaine) 30

HHaute Févrie (Domaine La) 13Haute Perche (Domaine de) 31Hautes Vignes (Domaine des) 24Herpinière (La) 53Huards (Domaine des) 63

JJarnoterie (Vignoble de la) 52Joulin et Fils (Alain) 50

LLamé-Delisle-Boucard (EARL) 45Langlois (Château) 32Leduc-Frouin (Domaine) 27Lelais (Raynald) 58

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Liards (Domaine et Caves des) 50Lieubeau (Domaine) 10Ligeard (Domaine) 52Ligré (Château de) 46Lorieux (Pascal et Alain) 52Lucet (Domaine de) 35Luneau (Domaine Martin) 11Lutinières (Domaine Les) 47

MMabileau (Domaine Lysiane, Guyet Wilfried) 51Mabileau (Frédéric) 52Malidain (Vignoble) 12Marteau (Domaine José) 70Martin (Christian) 47Martin (Domaine) 22Matignon (Domaine) 27Michaud (Domaine) 66Mihoudy (Domaine de) 20Minier (GAEC) 63Minière (Domaine de la) 14Moines (Domaine aux) 33Monclos (Domaine de) 54Moncontour (Château) 54Monmousseau (JM) 65Montcy (Domaine de) 62Montlouis (Cave Touristique des Vignerons de) 47Montlouis-sur-Loire (Cave coopérative de) 47Mont-Près-Chambord (Vignerons de) 64Montreuil-Bellay (Château de) 27Mosny (Domaine) 50Mottrie (Manoir de la) 11Moulin Camus (Domaine du) 16Moulin de la Touche (Le) 10Moulin Giron (Domaine du) 26Moulin Turquais (Domaine) 27Mulonnière (Château de la) 20Musset-Roullier (Domaine) 25

NNerleux (Domaine de) 30Nitray (Château de) 40Noblaie (Domaine de la) 46Noë (Domaine de la) 10Noëls (Logis des) 24Noyers (Château des) 26

OOctavie (Domaine) 67Oisly et Thésée (Confrérie des Vignerons de) 66Olivier (EARL Domaine) 52

PPaget (EARL Domaine) 49

Pain (Domaine Charles) 48Paleine (Domaine de la) 25Pallus (Domaine de) 44Parc (Domaine du) 10Paris (Claude) 42Parnay (Château de) 28Penet (Domaine Jean-Marie) 66Père Auguste (Caves du) 44Petit Clocher (Domaine du) 22Petit Val (Domaine du) 22Pibaleau (Christine & Pascal) 40Pichet (EARL Jean-Marc & Thomas) 49Pied Flond (Domaine de) 26Pierre Blanche (Domaine de la) 15Pierrettes (Domaine des) 68Plante d’Or (Domaine de la) 62Plou et Fils (EARL Roland) 43Plouzeau (Caves) 43Poitevinière (Domaine de la) 11Pont de Livier (Domaine du) 30Poterne (Domaine de la) 46Poultière (Domaine de la) 53Pré Baron (Domaine du) 66Preuille (Château de La) 15Prévôté (Domaine de la) 46Prieur (Pierre) 53Prieuré (Domaine du) 71Proffit-Longuet (EARL) 23Putille (Domaine de) 25Pyronnière (Domaine de la) 11

QQuatre Routes (Domaine des) 13Quatre Vents (Domaine des) 45Quilla (Domaine de la) 12Quincay (GAEC Château de) 64

RRabelais (Domaine de) 67Raffault (EARL Marie-Pierre) 44Rahard (Vignoble) 34Raimbaudière (Domaine de la) 21Raisins Dorés (Domaine des) 53Ravenelle (Charly) 70Renaudie (Domaine de la) 63Renière (Domaine de la) 25Renou (Chantal) 50Renou Frères (GAEC) 24Rethore Davy (Vignoble) 31Richou (Domaine) 28Rigoles du Pin (Domaine des) 14Ris (Domaine de) 41Rochambeau (Domaine de) 33Roche (Château de la) 43Rochettes (Château des) 23Roulerie (Château de la) 29Rousse (Domaine Wilfrid) 53

Rousseau Frères 45Roy (Domaine des) 67

SSablonnières (Domaine des) 24Sablons (Domaine des) 67Saint Arnoul (Domaine) 27Saint Just (Domaine de) 31Saint Pierre (Domaine de) 22Salvert (Domaine de) 26Saumur (Cave des Vignerons de) 30Sauvète (Domaine) 64Sevault (Philippe) 58Simoneau (Antoine) 68Soucherie (Château) 20Sourdais (Pierre) 45Souterrains (Domaine des) 62

TTaillandier (Domaine) 33Taille aux loups (SARL La) 48Taluau et Thierry Foltzenlogel (Domaine Joël) 51Tarcière (Château de la) 11Targé (Château de) 28Tévenot (Cave Daniel) 62Tomaze (Château La) 21Topaze (Domaine) 14Tour du Ferré (La) 16Tremblay (Domaine) 30Trois Monts (Domaine des) 35Trottières (Domaine des) 34Tucauderie (Domaine de la) 14Tuffière (Domaine de la) 26

VVallettes (Domaine des) 51Vallon des Perrières (Château Le) 10Varennes (Le Chai des) 70Varinelles (Domaine des) 35Vaucorneilles (EARL Les) 67Vaugaudry (Château de) 43Vendômois (Cave coopérative du) 71Vernellerie (EARL Domaine de la) 41Veuve Amiot 32Viaud (Domaine Jean Luc) 12Vieille Grange (Cellier de la) 70Viel Orme (Domaine du) 69Viénais (EARL des) 41Vieux Pressoir (Domaine du) 68Vieux Pressoir (Domaine du) 36Vigneau Chevreau (Domaine) 42Villeneuve (Château de) 33Vinçonnière (Domaine de la) 10Vivier (Domaine du) 64Vouvray (Cave des Producteurs de) 54


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