EST 2004
Loire Wine Tours from La Grande Maison
Loire Wine Tour - 1 Day Tour - 2 night Stay
"Micaela and Sue really know their wines so don't miss their excellent wine tours with picnic lunch on the Loire"
Kirsty Lang - BBC Radio 4
Tour Description :
On this fully escorted wine tasting tour you have the opportunity to stay for 2 nights bed and breakfast in the heart of the vines at our 17C Manor House La Grande Maison. You will be welcomed with a wine tasting supper on the evening of your arrival and have 1 day touring the Loire Vineyards & Wineries with a picnic en-route. A lift to a local restaurant will be provided in the evening so you don't need to worry about drinking and driving.
Our one day wine tour takes us out through the vineyards of Saumur Le Puy Notre Dame and includes a visit to a Sparkling Wine House of Saumur and a dip into the vineyards and wineries of Saumur Champigny. Other AOC's of the Loire can be included on request subject to availability.
Price :
990 Euros based on two people sharing a room includes a 2 Night Stay on a B&B basis and one wine tasting supper
495 Euros per person based on two people sharing a room (plus taxe de sejour 1.60 euros per night)
What is included :
Collection to/from SAUMUR STATION*
Welcome drink on arrival
Presentation of detailed itinerary
2 nights B&B at La Grande Maison
1 Wine Tasting Supper (for 2 persons 1st evening)
1 Picnic in the vineyards or on banks of Loire
Transport in roomy 6 or 9 seater vehicle
Qualified wine guide
A one day visit to 2-3 local Saumur wine producers with wine tastings
Tastings of local white, red, rose & sparkling wines
Route map & details of Domaines to be visited Possibility to meet the winemakers
What is included :
Helpful descriptions & winery notes
Bottled water to take on the tour
Wine Tasting note book and pencil
Opportunity to buy wines at vineyard prices
Transportation of wines bought to LGM
Translations by guide
Lifts to & from a local restaurant on 2nd evening
Tea or coffee in gardens on return from your tour
Exclusive tour of the wine caves and tunnels at La Grande Maison
*Collection can also be arranged from Angers Railway Station please ask for prices