About this tour
Spend nine hours exploring three Loire Valley wine estates across Vouvray, Bourgueil and Chinon with a knowledgeable guide. Your small group (max 8 people) visits working vineyards and underground cellars carved into rock, tasting up to 20 wines paired with regional cheeses and cured meats. A three-course gastronomic picnic lunch at one of the estates anchors the day. Travel between sites is handled in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with a driver.
Highlights
- Rock-hewn cellars beneath three separate estates
- Twenty wines across red, white and sparkling styles
- Three-course gastronomic picnic lunch in vineyard setting
- Local cheeses and charcuterie pairings throughout
- Tailored commentary on terroir and winemaking craft
What to expect
You'll start at your first estate and move through the vineyards on foot, seeing how the landscape shapes the grapes. Underground cellars—some hundreds of years old—stay cool naturally; your guide explains ageing and storage methods specific to each producer. Between estates, you'll travel in comfort; each journey takes 30 minutes to an hour. Tastings happen alongside local foods, building your palate as you go. Lunch is served at the winery, a proper sit-down meal, not rushed. By day's end you'll have tasted systematically across three distinct microclimates and met the people who farm them.
Good to know
Participants must be 18+ to taste wine. Wear comfortable walking shoes for vineyard and cellar visits. The minivan carries water throughout the day. Service animals are welcome. Public transport links nearby if you prefer not to drive.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.