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Stop #1: Aperitif at Ch\u00e2teau Gaudrelle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is a very nice address if you want to visit a typical cellar to begin you wine tasting in Vouvray. Located on the banks of the river Loire, the access is very easy, with private parking available, only a few kilometers from the center of Tours. 10 minutes by car, tops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quite convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wine tasting generally starts with a visit of the cellars. It\u2019s cool in there. Literally cool : the temperature is between 12 and 14\u00b0 celsius. Ideal temperature for cooling off in the summer. Can be chilly at other times \u2026 Even if it is never ideal to visit wine cellars with children, at Ch\u00e2teau Gaudrelle they can at least enjoy a playful moment of hide and seek throughout the labyrinthic cellar alleyways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the wine side, the tasting is professional, with a fairly wide range of white wines on offer, from dry to sweet. The tasting usually begins with sparkling Vouvray before moving on to what the locals call \u201cblanc tranquille\u201d (meaning \u201cdry still white\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaudrelle\u2019s \u201cTuronien\u201d is one would call a typical dry still Vouvray wine. Its name stems from the geological origin of the region\u2019s subsoil<\/a>. Medium acidity with aromas of pear and citrus. Bolder and more complex is \u201cLe Sec\u201d by Gaudrelle. It is very different, rounder, and nicely balanced. It\u2019s also a little more expensive, of course\u2026 But a very good value for money in my opinion. The wine tasting will end on the sweeter wines, either \u201ctender\u201d (lightly sweet) of richly sweet \u201c\u00e0 la mani\u00e8re\u201d of Coteaux du Layon wines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After an hour or so of tasting, you will start feeling a pleasant lightness of mind. But also the beginning of a tightness in your stomach. Time to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop #2: Heading North, lunch at \u201cLes Gueules Noires\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the next stop in our Loire valley wine trail of the day is rather at the North East. We said \u201cNorth\u201d because \u201cLes Gueules Noires\u201d means \u201cthe black faces\u201d (the name given to coal miners in the North of France). This restaurant is the kingdom of Catherine and David Segard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catherine was born and raised in the area. She also has the responsibility of the wine list (that\u2019s good huh). David is the chef. He is the one with mining ancestors. His cuisine is 100% terroir, always with fresh ingredients from the market and wound up with his northernly personal touch (a waterzooi<\/a><\/em> perhaps?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above all, \u201cLes Gueules Noires\u201d is a very nice restaurant located in the heights of Vouvray\u2026 remember to book beforehand. The place is rather small, and successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vines around Vouvray during the harvest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Stop #3: A stroll in the Vouvray vineyards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We forgot to mention : \u201cLes Gueules Noires\u201d is located in a privileged location. On the heights of Vouvray, between river and vineyards. In fact, not that close to the river, but definitely close to the vineyards. Leave the restaurant, take a right, go up a hundred yards and there you are, in the vines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the season, a walk in the vineyards will always reveal a different perspective. Golden colors of autumn (don\u2019t forget your wellies), invigorating freshness of the tender shades of gree, in spring, sunny and contrasting colours of the summer \u2026 which will naturally bring you back to the terrace of David and Catherine\u2019s restaurant for a last glass of deliciously cool Vouvray wine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4: Wine tasting in the troglodyte cellars of Bourillon Dorl\u00e9ans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Troglodyte or \u201cprehistoric cave\u201d. The locals prefer the shortened version: troglo<\/em>. At \u201cBourillon Dorl\u00e9ans\u201d, the cellars are not only carved in the rock, but the rock wall was itself carved by local artists. This beautiful artwork traces the life back in Saint-Martin\u2019s day and the history of vouvray wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will end the visit of the cellar with your wine tasting (don\u2019t try skipping it, Frederic, the winemaker, won\u2019t let you. But really, it is worthwhile). White wines, exclusively. But in all types and varieties, as it should be in Vouvray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sparkling (\u201cpremium\u201d) wine to begin. You may then be tempted by the sweet wines, always pleasant and joyful for the palate. A nice \u201cmise en jambe\u201d. On to the more complex cuv\u00e9es<\/em> such as \u201cL\u2019Indig\u00e8ne\u201d and \u201cSaint-Martin\u201d. These are amazing, complex and subtle dry wines. Rather soft and smooth, with an excellent balance between sweetness and acidity. Long finish. Very long finish. Very good wines. You would never imagine this from the \u201cordinary still dry wines of Vouvray\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready for a great wine weekend getaway on the Vouvray wine route?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For discovering the area and preparing your Loire valley wine tasting experience, simply use the interactive map of winemakers below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our tour in the Vouvray vineyard, in the heart of Touraine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So what is next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go for a 100% perfect wine tasting in Vouvray. Cheers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Vouvray, located in the Loire Valley, is a French wine gem that deserves to be visited to discover its heritage and gastronomy. Indeed, in addition to its renowned vineyards, Vouvray abounds with tourist sites to visit and culinary specialties to taste. In this article, we present some of our favorite picks in this must-visit city of the region.<\/p>\n

Rather than offering you an exhaustive list of wine producers and restaurants, we have selected four “vouvrillonnes” stages that we find the most interesting to discover. Whether you are a wine lover or a curious gourmet, you will surely find what you are looking for in our guide.<\/p>\n

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