Unusual night in the Sancerre vineyard

Your wine trip program

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  Day 1 - Cellar tour, wine-tastings and unique accommodation

  • Upon your arrival in the Sancerrois region, late in the morning, you will head to the family-owned Langlois estate. During a tour of the property, you will discover their wines — including Coteaux Giennois — which you will taste at the end of the visit.
  • You will then continue to the Eric Louis estate in Thauvenay for a guided tour of the cellar and facilities, followed by a tasting of AOC Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Menetou-Salon, and more, accompanied by Crottins de Chavignol.
  • Your day continues with a visit to a goat farm, where you will learn the secrets behind the production of the famous Crottin de Chavignol, the iconic cheese of the region — and of course taste it! (If the goat farm is unavailable, it will be replaced by a complimentary bottle from the estate.)
  • In the late afternoon, you will arrive at your accommodation, the charming O Refuge d'I Vin guesthouse. You will settle into your unique lodging, either the Finnish kota or the wooden geodesic dome with a clear view of the countryside.
  • You can enjoy your late afternoon by freely exploring the Sancerre vineyard on bikes provided by the owners of your accommodation, lounging by the indoor heated pool, or taking advantage of the sauna and Jacuzzi.
  • For dinner, you will be welcomed to a nearby restaurant offering local cuisine - Menu excluding drinks.
  • Overnight in an unconventional accommodation.
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  Day 2 - Oenology class at the estate

  • Breakfast at your accommodation.
  • In the morning, take part in an oenology class at a winery. You'll start with an introduction to the terroirs of Sancerre, its grape varieties, and the winemaking process. The session concludes with a wine tasting.
  • Optional - You will explore the Sancerre vineyard in a 4x4 Jeep Willys, with explanations of the manual and mechanical work of the vine and its vegetative cycle. To conclude, a wine tasting awaits you at a local winemaker's, with detailed explanations of the winemaker's profession (available between March and September).

Options you can add to your trip

Discover the additional options to enhance your unique weekend on the scenic roads of the Sancerre vineyards (selectable via the booking form):

Sancerre Vineyard Tour in a 1940s Willys Jeep – only available between March and September - Feel the wind in your hair as you explore the vineyards, learning about both the manual and mechanical work involved in viticulture and the vine's growth cycle. To round off the experience, enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery, accompanied by in-depth insights into the winemaker's craft - €75 per person.

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