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Loire Valley, France, Best Wine Tastings & Wine Tours

Name: Loire Valley, France, Best Wine Tastings & Wine Tours
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Be amazed by the rich wines of the Loire Valley. Taste exceptional wines in prestigious locations, including magnificent castles and cellars. The best experiences in the region are available on Winalist.

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Best Wineries & Vineyards to Visit in the Loire Valley

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23 reviews • 4.9

Domaine Du Petit Bondieu

The Domaine du Petit Bondieu, located in the heart of the Bourgueil appellation in the Loire Vall...

Bourgueil Chinon

0,00 € - 16,00 €

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111 reviews • 4.8

Ackerman

Founded in 1811, Ackerman – the oldest fine sparkling wine house in the Loire – specializes i...

Saumur Saumur Champigny

7,00 € - 25,00 €

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214 reviews • 4.8

Maison Lacheteau - Grandes Caves Saint-roch

The Blanc Foussy house has been creating Fines Bulles since 1969. Our wines are aged in the large...

Vouvray Touraine Anjou

3,00 € - 16,00 €

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108 reviews • 4.7

Caves Ambacia

In an emblematic Loire Valley cellar dating from the 15th century, discover the richness of a kno...

25,00 €

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229 reviews • 4.8

Château De Minière

Château de Minière is a castle with operating vineyard and winery. It’s located in the heart ...

Bourgueil

12,00 € - 39,00 €

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123 reviews • 4.8

Maison Brédif

The Brédif estate was created in 1893 by the Brédif family. In 1980, as a true lover of wine...

Vouvray Chinon Saumur Champigny

12,00 € - 90,00 €

Organic

144 reviews • 4.8

Château De Fesles

The Château de Fesles is an emblematic vineyard of Anjou. Located in the heart of the Bonnezeau...

Anjou Coteaux-du-Layon Bonnezeaux

7,00 € - 25,00 €

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155 reviews • 4.7

Pierre Et Bertrand Couly

Family estate since the 15th century. Pierre and Bertrand Couly are committed to highlight the di...

Chinon

14,00 € - 164,00 €

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112 reviews • 4.8

Domaine Langlois

In 1996, we settled in Pougny, in the French department Nièvre, to devote ourselves to vine grow...

Pouilly-fumé Coteaux-du-Giennois Sancerre

10,00 € - 120,00 €

Organic

144 reviews • 4.8

Domaine De Rocheville

Domaine de Rocheville is a wine estate of the Saumur region that covers 4 different appellations:...

Saumur Champigny Saumur

10,00 € - 69,00 €

Sustainable

67 reviews • 4.7

Joseph Mellot

Joseph Mellot is a family and historic House in Sancerre for 5 centuries, whose history begins wi...

Sancerre Pouilly-fumé Pouilly-sur-Loire

15,00 € - 18,00 €

Biodynamic

124 reviews • 4.8

Clos Des Quarterons - Domaine Amirault

The Amirault family has been producing wines at Clos des Quarterons for over 180 years. 180 year...

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Anjou Bourgueil

13,00 € - 69,00 €

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57 reviews • 4.8

Chateau Du Bois Huaut

Located in the heart of the Nantes vineyard in Gorges, the Château du Bois-Huaut is an estate th...

Muscadet

25,00 € - 35,00 €

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35 reviews • 4.7

Domaine La Perruche

The Domaine de la Perruche represents a very beautiful Loire signature located in the town of Mon...

Saumur Champigny Saumur

10,00 € - 35,00 €

56 reviews • 4.7

Domaine FL

The Domaine FL vineyard (Fournier-Longchamps) extends over nearly 34 hectares, on either side of ...

12,00 € - 42,00 €

Sustainable

63 reviews • 4.8

Château Du Cléray

Château du Cléray is located in Vallet, in the heart of the Nantes vineyard. The castle, bui...

Muscadet

6,00 € - 25,00 €

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44 reviews • 4.8

Domaine Frédéric Mabileau

The Frédéric Mabileau estate is nestled in a small village called Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil, l...

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Anjou Saumur

6,00 € - 75,00 €

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54 reviews • 4.8

Domaine Eric Louis - Les Celliers De La Pauline

Located in the south-east of Sancerre, the Eric Louis estate is the fourth generation to cultivat...

Sancerre Quincy Pouilly-fumé

15,00 € - 19,00 €

Sustainable

42 reviews • 4.7

Les Pierres D'aurèle

"Les Pierres d'Aurèle" is an estate of 20 ha, located in the Loire Valley, more p...

Touraine

7,00 € - 25,00 €

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47 reviews • 4.7

Caves Monmousseau

The tradition began in 1886 with Alcide Monmousseau who successfully founded a wine trade in Mont...

Touraine Vouvray Touraine Chenonceaux

8,00 € - 25,00 €

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10 reviews • 4.9

Château De Sancerre

Château de Sancerre is one of the few French châteaux to bear the name of an appellation. Locat...

Sancerre

12,00 € - 75,00 €

Organic

14 reviews • 4.9

Domaine Du Vieux Pressoir

Created in 1892, the Domaine du Vieux Pressoir and its Saumur and Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame appellati...

0,00 € - 15,00 €

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31 reviews • 4.8

Maison Langlois

Since its founding over 130 years ago on the banks of the Loire, Langlois has been driven by an u...

Saumur Saumur Champigny Crémant de Loire

7,00 € - 28,00 €

23 reviews • 4.7

Rendez-vous Dans Les Vignes

At the heart of the Loire Valley, in the village of Chançay, between Tours (20 km) and Amboise (...

40,00 €

Organic

21 reviews • 4.8

Domaine De Noiré

Coming to Domaine de Noiré means offering you the opportunity to get to know better the work of ...

15,00 €

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29 reviews • 4.8

Maison Jamet

Friendly, joyful experience, which can be technical, historical, cultural,... the welcome is pers...

Bourgueil Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Anjou

14,00 €

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22 reviews • 4.8

Château la Guipière

Located in Vallet, in the heart of the Nantes region, Château de la Guipière is a wine estate s...

Gros-Plant du-Pays-Nantais Muscadet

8,00 € - 29,00 €

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17 reviews • 4.7

Domaine De Nerleux

Domaine de Nerleux, Black Wolves in old French, is a familial wine estate, since 9 generations. I...

Saumur Champigny

9,00 € - 22,50 €

Sustainable

9 reviews • 4.7

Domaine Hubert Brochard

The history of Domaine Hubert-Brochard has been written for five generations in Chavignol, a few ...

Sancerre Pouilly-fumé

15,00 € - 40,00 €

Organic

11 reviews • 4.7

Domaine Laureau

Damien and Florence Laureau have been living in Anjou since 1999. On 6 hectares of Chenin, the es...

Savennières

7,00 € - 55,00 €

Organic

6 reviews • 4.8

Château De La Calonniere

Located in the heart of Anjou, in the village of Martigné-Briand, the Château de la Calonnière...

Anjou Coteaux-du-Layon Crémant de Loire

0,00 € - 39,00 €

3 reviews • 5.0

Loire Evasion

An unforgettable excursion through our Loire, royal river listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,...

29,00 €

Sustainable

9 reviews • 4.7

Château De Buranlure

14th and 16th century castle and wine estate near Sancerre and Pouilly sur Loire. Château de Bu...

Sancerre Pouilly-sur-Loire

56,00 € - 135,00 €

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4 reviews • 4.9

Domaine Sauvete

Familial estate since 5 generations, we have 18 ha vineyard. We work in Organic Agriculture since...

Touraine

10,00 € - 20,00 €

Organic

1 reviews • 5.0

Domaine des Bernard

Discover the Domaine des Bernard located in Cravant-les-Côteaux, in the heart of the iconic Chin...

Chinon

0,00 € - 15,00 €

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Château de Parnay

Just 10 minutes from Saumur, along the banks of the Loire, come and discover Château de Parnay, ...

Saumur Champigny Crémant de Loire

7,00 € - 30,00 €

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Une Autre Cave

Thierry Truffert, sommelier and trainer, is the founder of Une Autre Cave. He has been selecting,...

60,00 €

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La Cave Parallèle - Nantes

Come discover an unexpected parallel world in your alcohol-free cellar & bar in Nantes with o...

29,50 €

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Âme Wine

An adage in our region says that "Ignorance of the Loire is no excuse" ! And because t...

Bourgueil Chinon Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

55,00 €

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Full or half-day tours

Best guided tours in Loire Valley

A La Française - Loire Morning - Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry gardens

From €99.00

Full-day

Bumblebee Manor One day tasting local wines

From €170.00

Full-day

A La Française - Loire Afternoon in Vouvray - visit and tasting

From €89.00

Full-day

2 reviews • 5

Domaine De Rocheville Electric ride in the vineyards

From €55.00

Half-day

Private

VinoLoire Loire Valley Private Full Day Wine Tour with Lunch

From €890.00

Full-day

1 reviews • 5

A La Française - Loire Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry and Vouvray day

From €179.00

Full-day

A La Française - Loire Chambord-Chenonceau with private lunch

From €215.00

Full-day

Private

Âme Wine Wine Rallies through the vines

From €55.00

Half-day

Clermont-Ferrand

In-town workshops

5 reviews • 4.7

Les Petits Crus Clermont-Ferrand Wine Gaming: Oenological Escape Game

From €152.00

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4.80 (409383)

Fantastic experience! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, taking the time to introduce us to the Loire Valley's local produce and share his passio...

5.0

It was a great pleasure discovering this estate. A wonderful, friendly, and warm welcome. A very enjoyable tasting with excellent quality wines. I highly recomme...

THIERRY

5.0

We received a very warm welcome, the meal was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed the winery tour; the young woman who guided us was very professional. The tasti...

VERONIQUE

5.0

We received a very warm welcome from the estate owners, a complete tour of the winery, and detailed explanations. The tasting was also excellent, thanks to the es...

Antoine

5.0

A very warm welcome, a lovely exchange, and very good wines 😌

NATHALIE

5.0

A very warm welcome, kindness, and helpfulness. Great team, I highly recommend them.

Philippe

4.5

My partner and I were welcomed by Théodora. We had a superb tour of the estate, the vineyards, and the winery, followed by a fantastic tasting. Théodora was ver...

5.0

An interesting visit with a very pleasant welcome. A beautiful estate. A lovely time spent with an excellent tasting.

Claire

4.5

We took a private tour of the castle. The history is very interesting. And we received a very warm welcome from the owners, who are passionate about what they s...

Coralie

4.0

Excellent visit! Very interesting explanations and impeccable tasting.

Xavier

4.0

We received a very warm welcome. The children were interested in the escape game as well as the venue. We enjoyed the tasting and took the opportunity to buy some...

Celine

5.0

A huge thank you to our guide, who was passionate and very welcoming. A must-do if you're in the area. It was wonderful to combine history with the charm of ...

Benoit

5.0

A very warm welcome and a very clear explanation. The tasting was also excellent. Thank you! 😃

Lucie

5.0

A very warm welcome from passionate winemakers and quality wines.

MURIELLE

5.0

This was a 5 star experience for wine lovers and novices alike!

Jennifer

5.0

My three grandchildren, aged 8, 9, and 11, were thrilled to participate in the "scavenger hunt" activity. Equipped with headlamps, notebooks, and pens, ...

Florence

5.0

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Loire Valley wineries: Good to know

What places to visit in Loire Valley?

There are plenty of Loire cities and villages to visit when you visit this region of France.

Apremont-sur-Allier is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Medieval and flowery (classified as a remarkable garden), it is undoubtedly a must-visit spot in this gorgeous region.

On the edge of the Loire, be sure to visit Beaugency and its keep, then Meung-sur-Loire and its old mills. These villages contain heaps of charm. If you have the time, be sure to visit Loches, which overlooks the Indre valley; it's an incredible view that you shouldn't miss! Last, Montrsor, a village in Touraine, is a fortified village from the 11th century in the countryside, which takes you back to another era. Last, if you want to visit the biggest city in the Loire Valley, be sure to head over to Saumur.

What are the most beautiful castles in the Loire Valley?

There are tons of castles you shouldn’t miss when visiting the Loire Valley. The Château de Chambord, de Blois, d'Ambroise, as well as the Château de Chenonceau, as well as the Château de Chenonceau, or even Azay-le-Rideau are all castles that you shouldn't miss if you visit the Loire Valley. If you have time, also be sure to visit the Château de Chinon, Saumur, Ussé, or even the Château de Villandry. No matter which site you choose to visit, Loire Valley wine and castle tours will not disappoint!

What types of wines do wineries in the Loire Valley produce?

In the Loire Valley, you can find a variety of red and white wines. Regardless of the grape types, all grapes grown in the Rhone Valley are known as Rhone grapes. Vineyards in the Rhone Valley tend to grow grapes such as Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne. Wine tours in the Rhone Valley are one of the best ways to discover what type of Rhone Wine is your favorite.

A northern Rhone Valley appellation, the Côte-Rôtie appellation, offers some of the best wine tasting experiences you’ll have anywhere in France. The wines from this area are full bodied and rich with a deep flavor profile that makes them perfect for pairing with food. The Côte-Rôtie region is also known for producing some of the world’s most expensive wines and being home to some of its longest-lived vines (over 100 years old). Southern Rhône wines are made from the same grapes as northern Rhône wines, but they differ in character. The southern Rhône Valley is at a lower elevation than the north and thus has a warmer climate. Grapes grown in this region tend to be sweeter and more concentrated than their northern counterparts, with less acidity and higher alcohol content (often 14% or more).

When is the best time to visit the Loire Valley for wine tasting?

The Loire Valley is a great place to visit at any time of year, but there are some times of the year that are better than others if you're looking to book a wine experience. The best time to visit the Loire Valley is early spring or late fall, when temperatures are mild. This is because there's more sunshine during these times, but it isn't swelteringly hot, so you can enjoy the outdoors more comfortably.<br><br>The Loire Valley wine region is an excellent choice for your next French wine-tasting vacation. With its beautiful scenery and secluded vineyards, it's a great place to take in the sights, taste delicious wines and relax in comfort.

What are the most popular Loire Valley wine & spirits producers?

The Loire Valley region concentrates a wide choice of wine or spirits estates. However, the top 3 wineries or distilleries preferred by our visitors for tours and tasting are:

Château De Minière with an average rating of 4.8 among 229 reviews.
Maison Lacheteau - Grandes Caves Saint-roch with an average rating of 4.8 among 214 reviews.
Pierre Et Bertrand Couly with an average rating of 4.7 among 155 reviews.

How much does a winery tour and wine tasting in Loire Valley cost?

In Loire Valley, the average price of a cellar tour with wine tasting is €37.00. Prices vary according to several criteria:

The duration of the experience: The longer the visit and tasting, the higher the cost.
The type of visit: Visit to a cellar, wine estate, or distillery.
The presence of a guide: A tour guided by an expert, especially over a half or full day, can increase the price.
Services included: Premium tastings, number of wines tasted, and additional activities such as wine workshops or meals.

The most economical experience in the area is Taste our wines and discover our appellations at a price of €0.00 and the most expensive is Chambord-Chenonceau with private lunch at €219.00.

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