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Le Tasting Room

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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



Loire Wine Tours 2010
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Loire Wine Indulgence (2 night wine break)

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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Loire Wine Discovery (1 day)

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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A Taste of Anjou (1 day)

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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Vineyards à Vélo (1 day)

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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Escape from Paris (1 day)

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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An Epicurean Experience (3 day wine break)

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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Loire Wine Tastings 2010
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Loire Valley Varietals (2 hour tasting)

Discover the main styles and grape varieties of the Loire valley.

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Chenin Blanc - The Chameleon (2 hour tasting)

How can one grape variety produce wines of such diversity?

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Simply Reds (2 hour tasting)

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pineau d’Aunis - the list goes on.

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