If you love Sancerre wine this tour is a must! This “vine to glass” journey was led by our guide Brice, whose love for the region and the wine made the entire trip an outstanding experience.
No need to have breakfast before getting on the van, because about an hour after leaving Paris, we made a stop for coffee & delicious croissants. The next stop was ferme du Port Aubry, a small farm making the most incredible goat cheese, Crottin de Chavignol. Our only mistake was that we didn’t purchase more cheese when we were there!
Throughout the day Brice shared his extensive knowledge of the regions wine, landscape, and French countryside. The tour includes stops at two historic family owned wineries; in Pouilly-Fume Pouilly sur Loire, Domaine Guy Baudin & Fils and in Sancerre, Domaine Arnaud et Stephanie Dezat. Brice’s personal connections with the owners made for a truly unique experience. We were able to see the entire range of production. Stopping in the vineyards to learn about the unique soil, then seeing the aging casks, right up to the bottling and label machine line. It was fascinating! Both wineries had high-quality wines, and we were thrilled to hear Brice would take care of sending any wine we ordered back home.
The tour also included a stop in the quaint town of Sancerre. We had lunch at a local restaurant serving a hearty meal with delicious wine. And we had time to visit the small shops and the Sancerre museum where we learned even more about wine making in the region.
This small group tour (only 5 in our group) offered deep insights into the region and wine making history. But of course, the best part of the trip was the wine tasting! All in all the most perfect day and absolutely worth every bit of the price.
Date of experience: March 2026
Sancerre Wine Tour
