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2008, 6 Day, 7 night, Escorted Wine Tour Burgundy and Loire Valley (Cont'd)
 Early afternoon, the Chateau de Ligre welcomes us for a visit of its vineyard in Chinon.
You are welcomed in the land of the lovely Chateau de Ligré built in the XIX century and praised by the famous French writer Rabelais.
Since1971 this domain belongs to Pierre Ferrand - keen wine maker, who will share with you his love for Chinon wines.
In their caves, we taste 5 red wines including matured wines.
To end the tasting of Loire Valley red wines, we go to Bourgueil at the Domain de la Chevalerie in Restigné.
 Established in 1640, this Domain remained in the possession of the same family. Mr. Caslot is the 14th generation wine maker. The family property is 32 hectares and elaborates fantastic red wines made of cabernet franc. His best vintage is made of 70 years old vines.
Return to your chateau-hotel for dinner.
4 courses, drinks included.
Wine selection proposed by the sommelier.
Saturday October 27th: Royal town of Amboise, matured Loire wines and cheese tasting.
Check out after breakfast.
Transfer to the Royal town of Amboise.
 Visit of the Chateau.
You will be delighted with the splendid beauty of the Chateau of Amboise.
The Chateau of Amboise was built in the 15th and 16th centuries.
This authentic royal castle, introduces Italian style to the Loire Valley.
Leonardo Da Vinci rests in the Chapel of the Chateau.
 You are welcomed in Caves Duhard established in 1874. Its owner and wine maker Daniel Gatay is specialized in matured Loire Valley wines.
You can discover a large range of vintages, from 1945 to our days.
Originally, those caves were carved in the 12th century. Many of the stones extracted for those caves where used for the construction of the Chateaux and Cathedrals of the region.
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