Caves Ambacia, dans le Val d'Amboise.Caves Ambacia, dans le Val d'Amboise.
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Vintage odyssey - Les Caves Ambacia, in Amboise

Ambacia cellars – 2008, 1990, 1971. Behind these dates, oenophiles will recognise some fine vintages in the Loire Valley. The…

A royal treasure in the heart of Touraine

2008, 1990, 1971… behind these dates, oenophiles will recognise some fine vintages in the Loire Valley. For their part, history buffs will conjure up memories of the great events that marked those years. As for Caves Ambacia, they’ve decided… to satisfy both!”

Decidedly, the city of Amboiseis full of lovely surprises. 3 magnificent châteaux (Château royal d’Amboise, Château du Clos Lucé, Château Gaillard), a fine aquarium, the confectionery conservatory, La Loire by bike, the GR3, canoes on the shore… yes, resolutely, the tourist offering is plethoric, especially as we should add the famous Caves Ambacia.

It was in 1874 that, alongside their cooperage business, the Duhard family began trading in wine, then concomitantly started their collection of old vintages, which has become a highly prized tourist asset at the start of the 21st century.

In 2021, a new page in history was turned, with a change of name (the “Caves Duhard” giving way to the “Caves Ambacia”) and the creation of the bistrot l’Oppidum, which completes the scenic tour inside the cellars. There’s no doubt you’re looking at a high-quality wine tourism offering here!

The Loire art of living in Amboise

On the terrasse de l’Oppidum, the aromas of a cuisine 100% ligérienne mingle with the scents of wines carefully selected by passionate sommeliers.

Enjoy a board of cheeses matured in the centuries-old galleries, accompanied by an exceptional millésime. Local products, meticulously chosen from local artisans, tell the story of a region where gastronomy rhymes with heritage.

In this place where five generations of winemakers have shaped the Touraine art of living, every moment becomes a celebration of the senses. The impregnable view of the Loire reminds you that you are in the heart of an exceptional land, where the gentle way of life is not a legend but an everyday art.

Highlights

An immersive sensory visit

Discover the secrets of Loire Valley wines on a unique olfactory and 3D tour.

An exceptional tasting

Taste rare cuvées, including a precious vintage, guided by a passionate sommelier.

A bistro overlooking the Loire

Enjoy 100% Loire food and wine pairings in an exceptional setting.

A sensory tour

Push open the door of the Caves Ambacia and let your senses awaken in this unprecedented olfactory tour. Facing the tufa stone walls, 3D projections illuminate your discovery while the sommelier guides you towards the secrets of the Loire Valley’s aromas.

In this immersive experience, your taste buds are introduced to the tasting of three carefully selected cuvées, including a precious vintage from the collection. The Bistrot de l’Oppidum extends this exceptional moment with its breathtaking view over the Loire, where food and wine pairings sublimate the flavours of the Touraine terroir.

Book your visit from Wednesday to Sunday and immerse yourself in this sensory odyssey for which Caves Ambacia is renowned. A gourmet break is a must at the delicatessen to bring back some of these Loire treasures.