Château Gaudrelle ·
12 Quai de la Loire, 37210 Rochecorbon
« Superb troglodyte estate on the banks of the Loire near Tours, famous for immersive cellar tours and wine workshops. »
About the Winery
Chateau Gaudrelle is the perfect winery for those who wish to visit a typical troglodyte cellar in the Vouvray region. Easy access with private parking available. The winery is located within 5 miles of the city center of Tours. A 10-minute drive. Most convenient. The visit usually starts with the visit of the troglodyte cellars. It’s cool in there, between 12 and 14° celsius : ideal for cooling off in the summer period! The wine tasting at Château Gaudrelle is professional, with a fairly wide choice of “cuvées” of white wines from the Vouvray appellation. The tasting begins with sparkling Vouvray wines before moving on to the typical dry whites. Chateau Gaudrelle “Turonien” is a very nice dry white Vouvray wine (typical of the appellation, a touch acidic, but on the palatable side). Its name derives from the geological name of the subsoil of the region. You may also be offered to taste Château Gaudrelle “Le Sec” (“The Dry”). This is the higher end Vouvray from Château Gaudrelle. It’s very different, rounder, fatter, more complex. It’s also a bit more expensive but still great value for money (less than 20 euros per bottle). The wine tasting at Château Gaudrelle will end with a selection of lightly to richly sweet white wines. Enjoy.
Château Gaudrelle exemplifies the dedication of organic winemaking in the Loire Valley. This spanning 20 hectares property, helmed by Eric Pasquier, focuses on careful soil cultivation and the vibrant purity of the fruit. Careful vinification and patient maturation take place in spectacular troglodyte cellars carved deep into limestone bedrock, creating an ideal setting to elevate Chenin Blanc across Vouvray. During your visit, you will enjoy a warm, attentive cellar-door welcome complete with insightful explanations of the winemaking process and a guided tasting of the estate's vintages.
Visiting the Winery
Featured Wines
Château Gaudrelle produces Vouvray wines. The vineyard is cultivated organically since 2017 : no synthetic or insecticide treatment is used in the vines and the addition of sulfur during vinification is very limited. Château Gaudrelle has received our "Superb wines" badge. This badge distinguishes wineries who produce very high quality wines, consistently … and praised by French wine critics.
Organic wine
Activities
Château Gaudrelle proposes free wine tasting on site. Château Gaudrelle also offers additional activities around wine and winemaking such as cooking workshops, a troglodyte cellar to visit, the visit of the vineyard, wine games, a boat trip with wine tasting on the Loire river, wine tasting with food boards with cheese or cold meat, … The winery has received the Loire Valley Cellars of Excellence label which rewards the quality of its wine tasting experience and wine-related activities. Even if the winery will welcome you during the scheduled opening hours, it is always preferable to make an appointment. Enjoy your wine tasting at Château Gaudrelle!
