A 1 DAY WINE TOUR PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES 2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION AT THE BEAUTIFUL LA GRANDE MAISON ON THE HEART OF THE LOIRE VALLEY VINEYARDS. (additional days touring on request)
From mid-September to mid-November 2009 we are offering the opportunity to come and see the grape harvest in the Loire Valley. Throughout the 2 month period we have a series of special 1 Day Harvest Wine Tour Packages to offer which include the opportunity to see the harvest in action and even get to harvest a few bunches yourselves!
Some of the highlights of the harvest season allow us to :
See the hand harvest picking into crates See the machine harvesters in action Taste the bernache - wine grape juice from the harvest Taste wine directly from the barrel Measure the baume (sugar level) in the grapes using the refractometer Taste the previous years wines See the harvest being brought into the Caves des Vignerons Enjoy a delicious harvest picnic in the vineyards
390 Euros PER PERSON based on 2 people sharing a room. That’s only about £ 350 per person for an exciting few days in the Loire Valley including your accommodation!
What’s Included :
Welcome drink on arrival at La Grande Maison
2 nights accommodation at La Grande Maison
A delicious 4 course supper with local wines with each course a cointreau & coffee
Transport on Wine Tour in roomy 6/8 seater vehicle
Qualified wine guide
A one day Harvest Wine Tour visit to 2-3 local Saumur/Saumur Champigny wine producers
Tastings of local white, red, rose, sweet and sparkling wines
Route map for the Harvest Wine Tour
Details of Domaines to be visited and meet the winemaker
Helpful descriptions and notes
Wine Tasting note book and pencil
Bottled water to take on the wine tour
Opportunity to buy wines at vineyard prices
Transportation of wines bought to La Grande Maison
Translation and explanations by guide whenever necessary
Lifts to and from local restaurants of choice on second evening
Tour of the wine caves and tunnels at La Grande Maison
Collection to/from Saumur Station if required is included. Or drive to La Grande Maison and parking is provided free at the house whilst we take you on the wine tour.
Tours, Poitiers or Nantes collection available at an extra charge.
A 1 DAY WINE TOUR PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES 2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION AT THE BEAUTIFUL LA GRANDE MAISON ON THE HEART OF THE LOIRE VALLEY VINEYARDS. (additional days touring on request)