Local Wines - Vin de Touraine and wines of the Loire Valley
Touraine, our local wine making region boasts a dozen AOC wines:
Red wines: Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Touraine-Chenonceaux, Touraine-Amboise…
White wines: Vouvray, Montlouis-sur-Loire, Touraine Sauvignon…
Rosé wines : Touraine Noble Joué, Touraine Azay-le-Rideau...
Sparkling or still, dry, semi-dry or sweet, tannic or more fruity, Touraine wines will delight you with their wide variety. These generous and authentic wines are the perfect complement to your meals: their personalities can be easily paired with your dishes. You won't be disappointed by Loire Valley wine tasting, both beginners and connoisseurs will appreciate the generous flavours of these wines.
Beyond Touraine, the Loire Valley is a vast and hugely important winemaking region in Northern France. From sparkling rosé to white Pouilly-Fumé and Anjou red, the wines all have a common character: they are light, delicate, refreshing and charming.
It is the home of other big names such as Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, and Vouvray, yet is also grows unusual varieties such as Melon de Bourgogne and Pineau d’Aunis. Loire reds are usually made from Cabernet Franc, while the whites are either Chenin Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine tasting - Loire Valley, Chinon, Bourgueil and Azay
We are 20 minutes south of the famous Chinon-Bourgueil-Azay 'Route de Vins' a wonderful wine trail that takes in the the wines on either side of Loire between Chinon and Azay.
In the meantime most wine producers are pleased to receive visitors at their address (call in advance to make sure someone will be there). Some of the best red wines of the region can be tasted at Chinon and Bourgeuil and some of the best whites are to be found at Vouvray, Saumur or Montlouis. If you are looking for everyday good quality quaffing wine you could do worse than buy from the local market where producers often offer tastings.
Chinon usually has its annual wine festival in April.
Wine discovery boxes
When you stay with us you can order a wine discovery box which will give you an easy introduction to the amazing local wines. There are two boxes to chose from:
tour of Tours and autour
La Barauderie sits amid the 12 AOC areas of the Loire valley. Our case of Tours and autours includes 6 bottles from within the AOCs closest to Tours and to La Barauderie. Our case is the perfect way to get a quick understanding of the wines available nearby and we will be happy to talk you through these, what to look for and where to get the good stuff.
Saveurs du pays
Our saveurs du pays case will not only introduce you to some of the best wines of the area but also some of the unique and fantastic domaines that produce them. The mix of amazing terriors, biodynamic production and spectacular settings are all there to taste. We can even give you directions to the vineyards if you want to explore (and stock up) yourself.