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You will easily recognize the signature of the Wilfrid Rousse estate: a mermaid holding a fish in her hand. The estate covers 19.5 hectares, including 18 hectares of Cabernet Franc, plus half a hectare of Chenin. The domain benefits from the Organic Agriculture appellation. In this domain, you will find great wines, such as Les Puys, Les Cinq Pères, Le Clos de la Roche or Les Galuches... Wines of pleasure and ageing with aromas of wild strawberry or violet. Cellar open to the public, with sale and tasting.

In the heart of the historic center of Sancerre, this surprising boutique has everything you could wish for. Indeed, as soon as you enter, each room reveals a different universe. Mouth-watering gourmet products, glassware and wines to taste. The visit doesn't stop there, however, as a staircase full of charm and authentic stonework leads us from room to room, where we discover handbags and accessories, carpets and adorable cuddly toys for our little ones. Then it's back down to a room where we find jewelry, candles and many other surprises. It's hard to resist and leave empty-handed. What's more, Karine offers us the pleasure of relaxing in her tea room and wine bar, which boasts an exceptional view of the Tour des Fiefs. The icing on the cake is the discovery of three underground caverns filled with witches, each bearing a different name, with a guaranteed atmosphere of sound and light. In short, a store full of charm, welcoming and authentic, that makes for an excellent visit.

Charles Pain's estate has been awarded the "Cave d'Excellence" label. With more than forty hectares of AOC Chinon vines, the extent of this vineyard benefits from a beautiful exposure. This property works the grapes with passion and professionalism to obtain vintages of Cabernet Franc (called Breton) for the red and rosé and Pineau de Loire (called Chenin for the Cuvée Blanche). In the heart of Touraine, this 55-hectare vineyard has been welcoming you since 1987 to let you discover its secrets passed down from generation to generation and its greatest vintages.

On his small 3.8 hectare estate, Vincent Grall produces white and rosé Sancerre from flinty and clayey-siliceous soils. His cellar is located on the Sancerre peak and his vineyard on the surrounding hillsides. Manual harvesting, particular care in working the vineyard with respect to the soil, organic amendments, limited yields, simple and natural vinification, allowing the full expression of the Sauvignon, give these excellent wines. Visit of the vineyard possible, with tasting by appointment.

A magnificent cellar of the sixteenth century welcomes this establishment which makes Bourges proud. The owners are sympathetic and their selection marks. Wines and spirits remain affordable, and informed advice is being given to respect your budget; that is very valuable! Futé recommends tapas, tartins and homemade desserts… No fault on the whole line!

A very beautiful selection of champagnes, rheus, cognacs and whiskies rhythm, historic by its name, but not so old: created in 1989, the Cave des Stuarts is only 29 years old, but it already has everything. Among the selection, we can find very good champagnes as Love de Deutz or the mythical Bollinger, or a wide selection of whiskies like The Aubigny Auld. In Scottish whisky we have Dalmore and Japanese Nikka for example, and in colds we will recognize the Rhum Arcane, Don Papa, to finish on a cognac like Daniel Bouju. Beautiful houses showcased in a sober and elegant boutique with a smiling and pleasant venison that will guide you through its professionalism and knowledge.

Young AOC from the Loire Center - since 2010 - Châteaumeillant is experiencing a turning point in its history. Blind tastings speak for themselves, proof that the appellation no longer has to suffer from its past shortcomings. Bituriges Vins brings together 11 producers who have joined together to combine technical means, but each produces its own wine. The wine cellar sells 50% of the wines of Châteaumeillant, 2 000 hl and has just launched the first French agri-ethical wine. Daniel Nairaud, passionate viticulturist, created the 18/20 cuvée (a good note that goes without saying but also a wink in the Department of Cher), a fairer agri-ethical wine for the vine grower, the consumer and more respectful of the earth. His robe "pertrix eye" is brilliant. White fruit flavorings are noted: vine and apricot fishing. This very elegant gray wine fits perfectly with summer dishes, salads, fish and the world's cuisines. Also discover the other wines: «Reflection of the 7 fonts», a gold medalist in 2012 and «Clos La Goutte Noir», a silver medalist in the Paris competition. A tasting is necessary!

Since 2013, Philou and Jéjé (former sommeliers) have been sharing their passion for wine at one of the best places in Tours to stock up on good bottles. Their selection is highly specialized, and they take care to taste everything! Take the time to chat about your preferences around the central island. They're sure to find something to delight you, with a smile. Exceptional wines from friends, as well as a wide range of spirits. Tastings are organized from time to time, and are always informal. We love it!

Founded in 1925, this cooperative winery is steeped in history. In this beautiful, modern space, you can discover and taste the diversity of Touraine wines, as the Beaujardin vineyard represents 7 wine-growing communes with rich terroirs and soils, producing distinctive wines. 10 grape varieties, 4 AOP... A wide range of quality wines at affordable prices. The winery produces and sells its own wines from the Domaine des 7 Lieues, a parcel-by-parcel selection of fine terroirs. A great place to fill up your cellar!

In 2025, the winery will celebrate its 100th anniversary.

In this family, the passion for winemaking is passed down from father to son: Franck represents the fifth generation of winemakers. In this winery, which was established in 1991, tradition is combined with modern technology. Production is vinified and champagnized on site. You'll find AOC Touraine-Amboise, Touraine-Mesland, Touraine and Crémant de Loire. Melt for Fleuray bubbles, available in blanc brut, blanc demi-sec and rosé.

Specializing in AOC Coteaux du Giennois, Jean-Claude and Cindy Millot are winegrowers from father to daughter! Jean-Claude has been harvesting by hand on 3 hectares for 40 years. The medals rewarding his passion continue to be won. His daughter, at the heart of the initiation process, continues in the same vein. You can taste the 3 colors and meet Jean-Claude and Cindy on the markets in Gien and at all the fairs in the region, intoxicated... with joy!

The Domaine des Bruniers has been producing Quincy for many years. Exposed on the banks of the Cher, the vineyard grows on terraces of sand and gravel resting on the limestone and clay of the banks. This noble terroir allows the Sauvignon grape variety to reach maturity very early. It is on these soils that it reaches the full bloom of its aromas and flavour, giving it its originality. Go and visit Jérôme de La Chaise, by appointment! A tasting room and a reception area have been set up for our pleasure.

Just outside the village of Vouvray, off the N152, you'll find the Guertin family's friendly boutique. Here, you'll find an area dedicated to the family estate's wines, including Vouvray Tranquille, 2005, sec tendre at just €5.70, 2005 moelleux Vieilles Vignes at €8, and the famous brut pétillant Méthode Traditionnelle at €5.80, in which you'll find the character of chenin at every stage, combining sweetness and vivacity. Domaine Guertin also extends to Touraine Amboise. Tastings and direct sales are possible, but you can also have your order shipped. Here, youth succeeds paternal experience with talent.

In this house created in 1900, the art of master craftsmen distillers has been passed down from generation to generation since the beginning. The representative of the fourth generation, Henri-Pierre Girardot, will share with you his passion for his profession and will make you discover the house products, including the Golden Strawberry, registered in the inventory of the culinary wealth of the Centre region. The fruits used are rigorously selected, most of them come from the region in order to guarantee the quality of the finished product. You will find on the site ideas for cocktails.

In the Roy family, wine is a passion that is passed on from generation to generation. Anne-Cécile has taken up the torch lit by her great-grandfather. She continues the action of her father who, already 50 years ago, wanted to produce his wines in the most natural way possible. This will is found from the mechanical weeding to the manual harvest and of course in all the stages of the wine making, which gives wines of soil, far from standardization. The domain and the cellar can be visited and an area is available for camping-cars.

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After admiring a unique view of the Cher river, set off to discover a remarkable site at the heart of one of Touraine's largest tuffeau cellars. Then enter the fantastic world of the Cave aux Lumières, where the walls are adorned with a myriad of breathtaking works of art, offering a never-before-seen vision of the great châteaux of the Loire and their architecture. New artists are invited into the cellars every year. At the end of your visit, the fine bubbly wines for which the Monmousseau cellars are renowned will no longer hold any secrets for you.

The origins of the estate date back to 1735, and the cultivation of vines to 1900. Visits and tastings are organized in a typical troglodytic cellar. The estate is acclaimed and praised by enlightened wine lovers. Try the gris, a mineral wine very particular to the region... Since 2000, Valérie and Patrice Colin, independent winegrowers, have been committed to sustainable agriculture and have obtained the Organic Agriculture label. They work their vines to bring out the best in their exceptional terroir.

The estate is located in the Touraine-Mesland appellation and enjoys a privileged south-facing position. Christine and Gilles Chelin, two lovers of the vine, welcome you to their estate to share their passion while tasting their wines. A tour of their estate is available by appointment, during which they will show you the different stages in the making of their wines, as well as their vines, which are their pride and joy.

This estate has been in the same family for four generations and practices a culture that respects tradition and the environment. It produces fresh and easy to drink wines with a beautiful minerality typical of this terroir. For aperitifs or desserts, you can choose the traditional method "Plaisir du Musa" in white made with Chardonnay or the rosé made with Pinot Noir and Côt: Volupté du Musa, but also for this sweet white Sauvignon which also accompanies foie gras and fruit desserts.

Jean Carmet's family home, a 15th century building, has been home to the Maison des Vins for more than 20 years. You will be able to discover the different vineyards and estates of Bourgueil or taste a dozen wines. Not to mention more than a hundred vintages sold at the estate price. You can also learn about the terroirs of the appellation and the secrets behind the vintages. All summer long, the Maison des Vins proposes in its Espace Jean Carmet an exhibition dedicated to the actor.