"Finally, I have found the words to express the delicacy of its tears, the elegance of its colour, and never again will wine be looked at, smelled, or tasted the same way ..."

Jean Bellard, founder of the Tasting School, former editor of the Guide Hachette des Vins.

Open 7 days a week by appointment only

Program proposal

Visit of the cellars with all the steps of the winemaking process of our Brut de Loire.

Tasting Laboratory (maximum capacity of 30 people)

Wine analysis and senses (sight, smell, taste)

An introduction to wine tasting using glasses from our "Collection Chateau Baccarat"

Discovering wine aromas with "Le nez du vin" by Jean Lenoir (a wine aromas collection)

Introduction to "sabrage" of a Bouvet Brut bottle (the opening of a bottle with a sword)

And to extend the schooling experience (optional):

Wine and food pairing over a lunch or a dinner in the cellars, or a gourmet restaurant in the area.

By appointment, all year round and 7 days a week

Discover the vineyards of the Saumur region, Boat trip, Le Cadre Noir (equestrian shows and dressage), the royal Abbey of Fontevraud and many more ...

Accommodation within hotels & guesthouses in the region can be organised.