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Private Sancerre Wine Tour
Discover Sancerre and the Wines of the Eastern Loire
Explore the vineyards, villages and winemakers of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé on a private day combining Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chasselas with the food, landscapes and culture of the eastern Loire. €540 per person, including winery visits, tastings and lunch. Drinks with lunch are not included.
Plan Your Sancerre Tour
Price
€540 per person
Duration
Full Day
A relaxed day exploring the Sancerre area.
Wineries
Tastings Included
Winery visits and tastings included.
Food
Lunch Included
Lunch is included. Drinks ordered with lunch are extra.
A day among the vineyards of Sancerre
Sancerre is one of the Loire Valley's most celebrated wine regions, but the pleasure of visiting lies in discovering the place behind the name.
Spend the day exploring vineyards, villages and wineries across the eastern Loire, meeting producers and tasting wines where they are made. Along the way, Colin brings together the wine, food, landscapes and local culture that give Sancerre its character.
The Sancerre Experience
Discover more than the wine in your glass
A private Sancerre tour is an opportunity to understand the people, places and landscapes behind some of the Loire Valley's best-known wines.
Meet independent winemakers
Visit carefully chosen family producers, from small domaines to larger estates, and discover the people and decisions behind the wines they make.
Discover the wines of Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé
Explore Sauvignon Blanc in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, alongside Sancerre's Pinot Noir reds and the less familiar Chasselas wines of Pouilly-sur-Loire.
Experience more than the wine
Enjoy the villages, landscapes and food of the eastern Loire, with time for lunch and the cultural details that make the region worth exploring.
Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chasselas in the eastern Loire
Sancerre is famous for Sauvignon Blanc, but the wine story of the eastern Loire extends well beyond a single grape.
Across the appellation, vines grow on three principal soil types: Terres Blanches, Caillottes and Silex. Each contributes something different to the style and character of the wines, giving a visit to Sancerre a depth that is difficult to appreciate from the label alone.
Sancerre also produces red and rosé wines from Pinot Noir. Across the Loire lies Pouilly-Fumé, another celebrated home of Sauvignon Blanc, while nearby Pouilly-sur-Loire is home to Chasselas. When the day and winery availability allow, exploring these wines provides a broader picture of the grapes, vineyards, soils and winemaking traditions of the eastern Loire.
Explore the Sancerre wine regionExplore the Region
Where is Sancerre in the Loire Valley?
Sancerre lies in the eastern Loire, away from the château towns around Tours and Amboise. Use the overview and enlarged inset to see how Sancerre relates to the wider wine region and neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.
Your Day
A private Sancerre tour shaped around you
There is no need for every day in Sancerre to follow exactly the same itinerary.
Winery visits and the pace of the day can reflect your interests, the season and which producers are available. That flexibility allows Colin to create a day that feels personal rather than like a fixed programme of stops.
Depending on the day, there may also be time to explore medieval Sancerre, visit a local cheese shop or spend more time among the vineyards and villages surrounding the town.
Tell Colin What You'd Like to Experience
Your Local Guide
Explore Sancerre with someone who knows the region
The difference between visiting wineries and understanding a wine region often comes down to local knowledge.
Colin's knowledge of the Loire, its producers and its culture helps connect the wines you taste with the vineyards, villages and people you encounter throughout the day.
Meet ColinGuest Experiences
What guests say about touring the Loire with Colin
We got history and culture at the chateau in the morning ... local flavor with a great lunch ... wineries in the afternoon ... and great commentary from Colin along the way.
Colin was a fantastic host and guide throughout the Loire Valley for the day.
Planning Your Tour
Sancerre tour FAQs
Yes. The tour is private, allowing the day to be shaped around your interests and pace rather than following a fixed group itinerary.
Yes. Lunch is included as part of the day, typically in the Sancerre area and chosen to complement the wider wine and cultural experience.
Yes. Winery availability, your interests and the season can all influence the shape of the day. Tell Colin what you are particularly interested in when you enquire.
Pick-up and return can be arranged from hotels or railway stations within the tour's pick-up area. Romorantin, Vierzon and Bourges can all be useful bases for a Sancerre tour.
A day trip can be possible by taking a morning train from Paris-Austerlitz towards Bourges or Vierzon and arranging collection from the railway station. Train times should be checked when planning your visit.
Sauvignon Blanc is at the heart of the day, with Sancerre and, where appropriate, Pouilly-Fumé providing the main focus. Depending on the producers visited, you may also taste Sancerre Pinot Noir and Chasselas from Pouilly-sur-Loire. Individual wines vary according to the itinerary and availability.
More Ways to Explore
Discover another side of the Loire
Enjoying the idea of Sancerre, but looking for a different focus or a longer stay? These private tours offer four distinct alternatives.
Explore a grape variety
Sauvignon Blanc Tour
Follow Sauvignon Blanc across the Loire and compare how different vineyard areas shape its character.
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Try the Loire reds
Best Reds Tour
Discover Cabernet Franc in Chinon and Bourgueil, a contrasting experience to Sancerre's eastern Loire wines.
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Food-led experiences
Food & Wine Tour
Put regional food and local producers alongside the wines for a day with a different culinary emphasis.
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Take more time
Two-Day Chinon & Sancerre
Experience both ends of the central and eastern Loire wine story across two days, without choosing just one region.
Discover this tourPlan Your Sancerre Visit
Start planning your private Sancerre wine tour
The private Sancerre wine tour is €540 per person, including winery visits, tastings and lunch. Drinks with lunch are not included. Tell Colin when you're visiting, where you'll be staying and what you'd particularly like to discover, and he'll help shape the day around you.
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