Head to the quaint village of Chançay, at the heart of appellation Vouvray and in the middle of Vouvray vineyards, to meet your guide, the wife of the winemaker at the family-owned winery you’ll be touring. Hear about the history of a winery owned by your guide’s parents-in-laws since 1973 and immerse yourself in life at the winery for a few hours. 

Take a guided walk in the Vouvray vineyards surrounding the winery to learn about the French appellation system and its strict rules, as well as the art of vine-growing throughout the year. Understand the specificities of the terroirs in Vouvray and enjoy the view over the vineyards, the winemaker’s houses, and the rock-hewn cellars that are typical of the area.

Follow the path taken by the grapes at harvest time from the vineyard to the winery where they’re pressed to make wine. Learn about different wine-making techniques and visit the wine cellar dug in the rock by your guide’s family. Discover the traditional method used in the area to make the famous sparkling wines of Vouvray.

Then taste a range of 6 wines produced at the winery from sparkling white and rosé to dry and sweet white wines. Enjoy local delicacies served with the wines, including Loire fish rillettes, charcuteries, cheeses, and local desserts. At the end of the tour, take advantage of the chance to buy wine at cellar-door prices.

Highlights of Vouvray Vineyards Tour and Wine Tasting 

• Take a guided walk in the vineyards of Vouvray and learn about vine growing
• Visit a typical man-made rock-hewn cellar
• Taste a range of wines produced by a family-owned winery
• Discover local food specialties thanks to the finger food served with the wines
• Meet a local passionate about wine and whose husband is a winemaker

Included

• Guided tour in the vineyard, winery and rock-hewn cellar
• Small-group tour (14 people maximum)
• Guide fluent in English and French
• Tasting of 6 wines and local delicacies

Not Included

• Drive to and from the winery
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

.663 Rte de la Brenne, 37210 Chançay. There is a parking place

Important information

Not suitable for

• People with mobility impairments

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Jacket

Know before you go

• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility