Loire Wine Tours & Tastings
Interested in wine? Whether you are here on holiday, a resident in France, a complete beginner or a dedicated oenophile, we have something to offer.
Based between Angers and Saumur in the Loire valley, le tasting room is a small French business run by Cathy Shore & Nigel Henton. We have 25 years experience in the wine trade between us and run wine tastings, courses and Loire wine tours, working with a wide range of producers from all over the region. We are also licenced to run the internationally recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Foundation and Intermediate courses here in France. We operate tours and tastings all year round and for 2010 are offering accommodation here for a limited period at le tasting room grange.
Read what our clients have to say about us. We look forward to welcoming you to the Loire valley.
Cathy Shore & Nigel Henton
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Two nights of luxury at le tasting room to include a tailor-made Loire wine tour. Total privacy and exclusivity for one couple only with accommodation in our beautiful 16th century barn.
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A fascinating insight into the wines and winemakers of the Loire. The day includes a comprehensive tasting and lunch in the comfort of our old winemaker's home followed by guided vineyard visits in the afternoon.
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Indulge yourself with a day devoted to food and wine from the garden of France. A relaxing day at le tasting room in Cumeray, to incorporate a tutored tasting, lunch in our old barrel cellar and a walk around the vineyards in the pretty riverside village of Le Thoureil.
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Get off the road, on your bike and into the vineyards around Saumur-Champigny. If a day cycling amongst the vines appeals, this is the option for you.
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Why not hop on the TGV from Montparnasse to Angers and take the opportunity to indulge in a one day Loire wine tour with le tasting room. Trains can get you into the heart of France's most important white wine producing region in less than an hour and a half.
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The perfect break for food and wine lovers. A really interactive few days, with lots of wine tasting, delicious food and interesting winery visits, as well as time to unwind and enjoy the beautiful Loire valley.
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Discover the main styles and grape varieties of the Loire valley.
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How can one grape variety produce wines of such diversity?
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Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pineau d’Aunis - the list goes on.
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