Vinoloire: vineyards, cellars & guided wine tasting

Vinoloire A captivating journey into the heart of the Touraine vineyards

Discover the secrets of the Touraine vineyards! Every visit is a wonderful adventure, taking you through lush green hillsides and mysterious cellars. From sun-drenched vineyards to underground galleries carved into the tuffeau limestone, let Vincent Delaby – your guide to our region’s wine treasures – lead the way on a captivating journey through the heart of the finest estates.

Guided tours of the vineyard

History, but also the terroirs, the grape varieties, vineyard work, cave-dwelling cellars and wine tasting: with simplicity and good humour, Vincent Delaby explores all these aspects that make wine a consumer product quite unlike any other.

Vinoloire Wine-tours

Vineyard walk, cellar tour, tasting with local produce and a passionate guide.

Wine: a passion passed down through the generations

To set up VinoLoire, Vincent drew on his first two professional experiences: working as a guide in Quebec’s national parks, and then, upon his return to France, spending around ten years working in the vineyards and cellars.

It is therefore as a true connoisseur that he has forged close partnerships with numerous wine estates, whether in the Bourgueil, Amboise, Chinon or Vouvray, with a view to catering for both individuals and groups (wine clubs, corporate seminars, stag and hen parties, etc.). He’s got the key to many a wine cellar! 😉

The art of wine tasting in the Loire Valley

Close your eyes and let your senses awaken: the subtle aromas of Loire wines tell a story stretching back a thousand years. In the cellars, your introduction to wine tasting becomes a unique experience where every sip reveals the secrets of the terroir. Learn to decipher the nuances of a Vouvray, to appreciate the structure of a Chinon, and to recognise the signature of a grand cru. Alongside winegrowers who are passionate about their craft, refine your palate during exclusive tastings at family-run estates. A wonderful shared experience where the art of blending is revealed, blending tradition and innovation.

A journey through the vineyards of Touraine

Discover the secrets of the vineyards and cave cellars

An Introduction to the Art of Wine Tasting

Learn how to appreciate Loire wines

Meetings with passionate winegrowers

Share special moments in the heart of the estates

Depending on your time, your preferences and your budget…

A 2-hour, 4-hour or full-day tour? It’s up to you, but naturally we’ll tend to suggest you opt for a full day (transport included), for a memorable overview of the Loire Valley’s wine-growing landscape.

Your journey with VinoLoire can then continue, for example, aboard a traditional boat or over a picnic amongst the vines, before discovering another hidden gem: the cellar at the Pierre Sourdais estate in Cravant-les-Coteaux (Chinon AOC), painstakingly dug out over some thirty years. A life’s work! And yes, there are certainly plenty of stories to tell over a glass of wine. With VinoLoire, there’s no doubt you’ll thoroughly enjoy turning a few pages of the great story of Loire wines.

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Meet our passionate winegrowers

Step inside the wine estates of Touraine, where every encounter becomes a unique story. In Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, let us guide you on a journey of discovery to the Clos des Quarterons, where Agnès and Xavier Amirault are dedicated to managing their vineyard using biodynamic methods. Regenerating the soil, ensuring the vines are healthy, and ultimately crafting vibrant wines: a wonderful philosophy that you’ll delight in tasting.

In the tranquillity of the cellars or amongst the rows of vines, listen as these men and women recount their quest for excellence. Their precise movements and passionate words transport you to the heart of time-honoured expertise, where tradition and innovation intertwine to give rise to the great wines of tomorrow.