Loire Valley 2016

Eight days, from Sancerre to Muscadet, of wines, castles and cuisine with friends!

Chateau de Chambord

Highlights of our week include:

• Ultra-quaint Sancerre, visiting the masters of the region including Didier Dagueneau, Vacheron, and Alphonse Mallot.
• Four days in heart of the valley with its breadth of wines.  Vibrant Vouvray.  Sensational Savennieres.  Charming Chinon.
• Staying in a beautiful villa outside Tours, built in the 1700’s, but updated with the latest amentities.
• Exploring the stunning chateau of France’s monarchs.
• Whipping up delicacies in a cooking class; petting the goats responsible for the famous goat cheese of Sancerre.
• Two refreshing days by the sea, delving into the crisp, saline wines of Muscadet.

The famous Coulee Serrant of Savennieres

Vineyards of Chinon

Dates: April 30- May 7, 2016

Location: Arrive & depart Paris.  One night in Sancerre; 5 nights in a villa outside Tours; 2 nights in Muscadet

Cost:  Approximately $3,600 pp/double occupancy.  $400 single supplement.

Includes: Ground transportation, hotel rooms, all breakfasts, 5 dinners, 5 lunches, all winery visits, tastings, admission fees, etc.  Airfare not included.

Deadline:  $1,000 pp deposit due by November 1.  Spots are first-come, first-served, so speak up!

Oysters in Muscadet

Cooking class in Tours