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  • Wine tasting in the Chinon Wine Region
  •  After a short drive, reach the Chinon wine producing region. Chinon red wines are mainly made with Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon varietals while the white wines are made with Chenin Blanc. The roughly 200 producers of the area account for about 12 million bottles of wine per year. When grown in the light, sandy-gravel soils along the banks of the Vienne, Chinon is rounded on the palate, supple and easy to drink. When grown in the denser soil of the limestone slopes, the wine gains a fuller body, is more robust and develops a much longer ageing potential.
  •  Upon arrival, we will take you to one of our carefully selected wineries of the region. Here, you will have the opportunity to taste a large range of local wines. All our wine tours include a commented tasting of the wines as well as an explanation of the appellation and the terroir linked to the wine region.  
  •  Free time for lunch in Chinon
  •  Once your morning visit is over, it will be time to head to the town of Chinon. After a small walking tour with your guide, take some time to appreciate this charming small town and enjoy some free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense). Don't hesitate to ask your guide for recommendations and suggestions for great lunch opportunities. 
  •  Bourgueil / Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Wine Region 
  •  After lunch, it will be time to head towards the Bourgueil / Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Wine Region of the Loire Valley. Wines have been produced in the area since the 10th century but became celebrated as an outstanding wine since the 17th century. The soils that make up the Bourgueil vineyards are on one hand composed of sand and gravel or "graviers" as they are locally known and on the other hand of clay and fine limestone known as "Tuffeau". This tuffeau was also used to build houses and castles in the region and the quarries of those days are now used to preserve the wines.
  •  Bourgueil / Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil wines are red wines made with a majority of Cabernet France type varietal. Where the vines are planted on a sandy and gravel type soil, the wines obtained are fruity, delicate and light and can be drank in their early years. Where the vines are planted on the clay and limestone soils, Bourgueil / Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil wines tend to be more complex with higher amount of tannins. These wines can age with certain exceptional vintages having a great ageing potential.
  •  Wine tasting sessions in 2 Wineries
  •  This afternoon, we will have you visit and wine taste in 2 local wineries of the Bourgueil / Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil appellation. After a short introduction about the history of the winery and depending on the winery visited, we will take you to the vineyard to see what is going on with the vines at the moment of your visit. For some wineries, it will be possible to visit the technical installations and/or the ageing cellars. You will then participate in a commented tasting session of the wines produced on site. Even though a majority of red wine is produced here, some wineries also include tastings of Rosé, White and Sparkling wines.
  •  Return to Tours
  •  After your tasting session of the afternoon in the Bourgueil wine region, it will be time to make your way back to Tours where we will drop you off. That will be the end of our services.
  • Wine tasting in the Chinon Wine Region
  • After a short drive, reach the Chinon wine producing region. Chinon red wines are mainly made with Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon varietals while the white wines are made with Chenin Blanc. The roughly 200 producers of the area account for about 12 million bottles of wine per year. When grown in the light, sandy-gravel soils along the banks of the Vienne, Chinon is rounded on the palate, supple and easy to drink. When grown in the denser soil of the limestone slopes, the wine gains a fuller body, is more robust and develops a much longer ageing potential.
  • Upon arrival, we will take you to one of our carefully selected wineries of the region. Here, you will have the opportunity to taste a large range of local wines. All our wine tours include a commented tasting of the wines as well as an explanation of the appellation and the terroir linked to the wine region.  
  • Free time for lunch in Chinon
  • Once your morning visit is over, it will be time to head to the town of Chinon. After a small walking tour with your guide, take some time to appreciate this charming small town and enjoy some free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense). Don't hesitate to ask your guide for recommendations and suggestions for great lunch opportunities. 
  • Bourgueil / Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Wine Region 
  • After lunch, it will be time to head towards the Bourgueil / Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Wine Region of the Loire Valley. Wines have been produced in the area since the 10th century but became celebrated as an outstanding wine since the 17th century. The soils that make up the Bourgueil vineyards are on one hand composed of sand and gravel or "graviers" as they are locally known and on the other hand of clay and fine limestone known as "Tuffeau". This tuffeau was also used to build houses and castles in the region and the quarries of those days are now used to preserve the wines.
  • Bourgueil / Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil wines are red wines made with a majority of Cabernet France type varietal. Where the vines are planted on a sandy and gravel type soil, the wines obtained are fruity, delicate and light and can be drank in their early years. Where the vines are planted on the clay and limestone soils, Bourgueil / Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil wines tend to be more complex with higher amount of tannins. These wines can age with certain exceptional vintages having a great ageing potential.
  • Wine tasting sessions in 2 Wineries
  • This afternoon, we will have you visit and wine taste in 2 local wineries of the Bourgueil / Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil appellation. After a short introduction about the history of the winery and depending on the winery visited, we will take you to the vineyard to see what is going on with the vines at the moment of your visit. For some wineries, it will be possible to visit the technical installations and/or the ageing cellars. You will then participate in a commented tasting session of the wines produced on site. Even though a majority of red wine is produced here, some wineries also include tastings of Rosé, White and Sparkling wines.
  • Return to Tours
  • After your tasting session of the afternoon in the Bourgueil wine region, it will be time to make your way back to Tours where we will drop you off. That will be the end of our services.
Included
  • english speaking local guide, expert in loire valley castles, pick up at train station, hotel or accommdation in tours, premium a/c vehicle, reservation for wine tasting sessions in 3 selected wineries, stroll through the streets of chinon, tasting fees
  • english speaking local guide, expert in loire valley castles, pick up at train station, hotel or accommdation in tours, premium a/c vehicle, reservation for wine tasting sessions in 3 selected wineries, stroll through the streets of chinon
Excluded
  • gratuities for the guide, meals & drinks, personal insurance & expenses
  • gratuities for the guide, meals & drinks, personal insurance & expenses, tasting fees, can be purchased as an extra during booking process
Summary
  • From the town of Tours, follow a Private Loire Valley Wine Tour. Discover the vineyards of Chinon and Bourgueil. Visit Chateau wineries and taste Loire Valley red, white and sparkling wines. Local guide, expert in Loire Valley wines.
  • From the town of Tours, follow a Private Loire Valley Wine Tour. Discover the vineyards of Chinon and Bourgueil. Visit Chateau wineries and taste Loire Valley red, white and sparkling wines. Local guide, expert in Loire Valley wines.
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Group info
  • We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
  • Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: [email protected] (groups from 8 people)
  • For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
  • We can handle group size of 8 people. Transportation options include private vehicles.
  • Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: [email protected]
  • For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/

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Highlights
  • local tour guide, expert in loire valley wines, pre-booked visits to our selection of wineries, taste fabulous loire valley wines, three distinct, expert-commented wine tastings, tour can be customized to suit your interests
  • local tour guide, expert in loire valley wines, pre-booked visits to our selection of wineries, taste fabulous loire valley wines, guided by a knowledgeable hand, three distinct, expert-commented wine tastings, tour can be customized to suit your interests
Know Before You Book
  • not wheelchair accessible., price is per group, not per person., tasting fees, can be purchased as an extra, this product is on request., tour is operated in english, other languages on request.
  • currency is in euro., not wheelchair accessible., price is per group, not per person., tasting fees, can be purchased as an extra during booking process, this product is on request., tour is operated in english, other languages on request.

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  • adult, child

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  • Private Tours
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  • Name: Tours
  • Search name: Tours, France

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Group info
  • We can handle group size of 8 people. Transportation options include private vehicles.
  • Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: [email protected]
  • For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
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Cancellation notes
  • Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Voucher info
  • If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately.  Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
Cancellation Cutoff
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Additional Info
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • Offered all year round on request. 
  • Tour does not run from november 1st up to the end of march
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
Booking cutoff
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Know Before You Go
  • please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time, private loire valley wine full day trip from tours, you must wear good walking shoes for this tour.
  • please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
Know Before You Book
  • currency is in euro., not wheelchair accessible., price is per group, not per person., tasting fees, can be purchased as an extra during booking process, this product is on request., tour is operated in english, other languages on request.