Cave de VouvrayWelcome to Vouvray, in the heart of the Val de Loire, where the troglodyte cellars offer an immersive journey of history, freshness and tastings. Here, beneath the limestone soils, the tuffeau shelters a treasure trove: miles of galleries transformed into spectacular cellars, perfect for maturing the famous Vouvray wines.
Cave de Vouvray
Cave de VouvrayOriginally dug to extract tufa stone, these galleries have extended beneath the Vouvray vineyards for centuries. Don’t hesitate to stop here for a refreshing bubble: their natural temperatures (between 10 and 12°C) make them the perfect place for maturing and preserving the sparkling, dry or sweet wines that are specific to the Vouvray appellation. These cellars not only offer welcome freshness, but also total immersion in the region’s wine-growing culture.
Produced from the Chenin Blanc grape variety, this wine is carefully crafted to capture the aromas of the terroir. After harvesting, it is matured directly in the cellars. Vouvray producers use these natural spaces to refine the flavours of their wines, with different vinification techniques depending on the estate. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, from sparkling to still wines, the mineral freshness of the troglodytic caves influences the final taste of Vouvray. On your marks, get set, taste…
Cave des Producteurs de VouvrayTour prices often include tastings of several vintages. Discover the nuances of the Vouvray terroir. The Cave de Vouvray offers options to suit all budgets, for an unforgettable experience at the heart of this emblematic cellar.
Of the 2,200 hectares of vines in the entire appellation, around 400 supply this cellar. So don’t miss La cave de Vouvray. This is a key player in the Vouvray region, which you can see for yourself by discovering the facilities.
Let yourself be captivated by the cellar itself, which has great dimensions: over 3 km, 6 million bottles benefit from ideal conditions to improve, starting with a temperature of 12°, which you’ll particularly appreciate with the summer heat.
Try to unravel The secret of the Guilde St Martin, via a one-hour Escape Game (groups of 3 to 8 people / booking required).
And then?
Get on with the tasting!”
Escape Game Cave Vouvray
Cave de Vouvray
Escape Game Cave Vouvray
Trottxway Blanc Foussy Want to experience an extraordinary sensory journey? This is it!
Welcome to Rochecorbon, the maison Lacheteau – Grandes Caves Saint-Roch, a great wine house, offers you a sensory experience with an olfactory tasting. In these cellars, test your skills: will you be able to recognise the aromas exhaled in tinted glasses? Subtle aromas of vanilla, liquorice or banana – it’s up to you! A fun and surprising activity in which all your little family can take part. The Grandes Caves Saint-Roch also boast several kilometres of underground galleries, where the temperature fluctuates between 10 and 12°. Refreshing!
Besides the extraction of tuffeau to build the châteaux and houses along the Loire, learn that before becoming places where barrels and bottles rest, these cellars were home to mushroom farms, silkworm farms, and even an underground refuge. Let yourself be surprised by an original activity: by booking with Trottxway, discover the cellars on an electric scooter too!
Before you leave, don’t forget to pop into the wine shop as a souvenir of your visit. You’ll find a wide selection of Vouvray wines, ideal for extending the experience at home. Vouvray producers offer prices to suit everyone, whether you’re an occasional enthusiast or a keen collector.
