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Explore the guided walk between Sauvignon and Gamay in Cheille, Indre-et-Loire

Join me for a 1h30 guided visit of my 18-hectare family estate in Cheillé, in the heart of the Touraine appellation of Indre-et-Loire, and discover emblematic varieties grown in Organic Viticulture: Sauvignon and Gamay. You’ll walk the parcels to learn the year-round work of the vine, the care given to soils, vine feet and grapes, then descend into the cellar to see the low-intervention steps from harvest to bottling that shape both white and red wines. The experience ends with a tasting of four cuvées (two whites, two reds) and grape juice is provided for kids, making this visit family-friendly and ideal for food-and-drink, Tours & Sightseeing or Workshops & Learning bookings. Visits are by reservation from April to November, Thursday and Friday at 5pm (only during school holidays), so you can easily plan your stay around this hands-on wine discovery in Cheillé, Touraine, Indre-et-Loire.

About this activity in Cheille

Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Explore an 18-hectare family estate in the heart of Touraine near Cheille, Indre-et-Loire, and learn about organic viticulture on parcels of Sauvignon and Gamay.
  • Enjoy a 1h30 guided walk that explains vine work through the seasons, soil care and low-intervention winemaking methods used here.
  • Visit the cellar to see production stages for white and red wines, from harvest to bottling, with clear explanations of traditional and minimal-intervention approaches.
  • Finish with a tasting of four cuvées (two whites, two reds) and a non-alcoholic grape juice option for children.

Important Information

  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - visit by reservation only, available April through November.
  • Schedule: tours are offered Thursday and Friday at 17:00 during school holidays; please book in advance to secure your spot in Cheille.
  • Group suitability: family-friendly experience that introduces kids to viticulture; accessible to visitors of all fitness levels.
  • What to expect: vineyard walk across the estate, hands-on explanations in the cellar, and guided tasting of four wines; bring weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor sections.

Meeting Point

Meet at the estate's main entrance in Cheille, Indre-et-Loire. Please arrive 10 minutes before the 17:00 start time; look for the family winery sign and the cellar entrance where the guide will welcome you.

Includes

  • An entrance fee applies for this activity in Cheille, Indre-et-Loire - plan for ticketed access when booking.

Other

  • Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller during the activity here - ideal for families visiting Cheille.
  • Service animals are allowed to accompany you on-site in the region - please bring any required documentation.
  • Specialized infant seats are available to support young children during the experience in the area.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it a great option for multigenerational groups exploring Cheille and the surrounding Indre-et-Loire region.

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You’ll join a 1h30 guided visit through the family estate’s 18 hectares in the heart of Touraine to explore parcels of Sauvignon and Gamay grown in organic viticulture. The host explains vine work across the year, soil and vine care, and the estate’s environment, followed by a cellar walkthrough that covers white and red winemaking steps from harvest to bottling using low-intervention methods.
Visits are by reservation and run from April to November. Tours are offered Thursday and Friday at 5pm, and during school holidays these scheduled times apply. You should reserve ahead to secure your preferred date and time on the family estate in Cheille.
The visit blends outdoor nature and hands-on learning by taking you through organic Sauvignon and Gamay parcels to show vineyard practices, soil care and vine management, then moving into the cellar to explain winemaking steps. It’s ideal if you want an educational, outdoorsy Touraine wine experience rooted in organic viticulture.
Yes - the experience finishes with a tasting of four cuvées: two white wines and two red wines made on the estate. Non-alcoholic grape juice is provided for children, so the tasting suits families as well as wine lovers exploring Touraine’s emblematic varieties.
Yes - the visit is family-friendly. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, specialized infant seats are available, and grape juice is provided for kids. The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you can comfortably enjoy the estate’s outdoor parcels and cellar.
Yes - the guided tour and tasting on the family estate work well for intimate, romantic outings or small group bookings. You’ll enjoy a relaxed cellar tasting of four cuvées and a shared walk through 18 hectares of organic vines in Touraine, offering a memorable local wine experience.