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Explore the wines of Touraine

Touraine is home to almost 90 tourist wine cellars, so why not go and meet some passionate wine-makers, chat with them and be surprised by the diversity of grape varieties and activities on offer. Naturally, you’ll leave with a few bottles to prolong the pleasure at home and share your discovery. But the adventure doesn’t stop there: open the wine list at a good restaurant and try out some great food and wine pairings based on the treasures of the local terroir.

Let the wine list tell you all about Touraine

Touraine has always been a land of the art of living. Born in this region in 1494, François Rabelais was already extolling the virtues of “eating and drinking well”. Today, this heritage lives on in the restaurants, where every glass tells a story. Start with the wines of Chinon, which were already the pride of the author of Gargantua and Pantagruel. Then cross the Loire and discover the nuances of the Cabernet Franc grape in Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, where soil and climate shape unique expressions.

Then let yourself be seduced by the exceptional whites! Separated by the river, Vouvray and Montlouis-sur-Loire offer fascinating variations on the Chenin Blanc grape. Whether you prefer them dry, semi-dry or sparkling, these wines are the perfect accompaniment to fish and local cheeses. And don’t forget the more confidential appellations such as Touraine Noble Joué and Touraine Azay-le-Rideau (rosés), Touraine Amboise (100% reds) and Touraine Chenonceaux, where Sauvignon Blanc reveals all its finesse.

Each sip takes you from one vineyard to the next, revealing the richness of a terroir shaped by centuries. A good sommelier is above all a passionate guide: listen to his advice and let yourself be surprised by new sensations!

Gourmet addresses to explore the Touraine wine list

In the top 100 best wine lists

In recent years, several Touraine establishments have been among the 100 finalists in the Tour des Cartes trophy, organised by the magazine Terre de Vins (10,000 cards identified, 1,000 cards studied by a panel of experts and professionals).

La Roche Le Roy (a gastronomic restaurant in Tours), which has already won an award in the past, offers a wide range of wines on its menu, with a good deal of room for local wines. The same goes for :