Visits and tastings
Wine tastings
Looking for a friendly and authentic wine experience?
If you’re curious about Saumur wines, treat yourself to a tasting of our finest cuvées! Whether you prefer crisp Saumur Blanc, refreshing Saumur Rosé, bold Saumur Champigny, or elegant Crémant de Loire, our wines showcase the best of the Loire Valley’s iconic grape varieties: Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
Enjoy your tasting on our sunny terrace in summer or by the cozy fireplace in winter, as we guide you through the unique character of our wines and introduce you to our latest vintages.
Want to dive deeper into our craft, our cellars, and our vineyards? Join one of our guided wine tours for a complete Loire Valley wine experience!
Reservations are not required but recommended during peak season.
The classic visits
- The domain is entirely accessible to people with reduced mobility.
« Winemaker's Secrets »
A behind-the-scene wine tour
Discover the inner workings of an exceptional Loire Valley winery.
Our “Winemaker’s Secrets” guided tour takes you on an immersive journey through our eco-friendly wine cellar, where tradition meets innovation.
Follow the winemaking process from grape selection to artisanal vinification and aging in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels.
Your experience concludes with a guided tasting of our signature cuvées—100% Chenin Blanc or 100% Cabernet Franc—expertly paired with local bites for the perfect food and wine harmony.
Guided tour of the winery + tasting
Duration: approximately 1 hour
On reservation
« Secrets of the Vine »
A Loire Valley wine & nature experience
A vineyard tour designed for wine and nature lovers.
Our “Secrets of the Vine” tour takes you on a journey from vine to glass in the heart of our organic vineyard.
Learn about organic viticulture and the unique terroir of Saumur Champigny, then discover the winemaking and aging techniques used at Domaine de Rocheville inside our modern, eco-friendly winery.
Your experience concludes with a wine tasting, expertly paired with local bites for a perfect flavor harmony.
Duration: approximately 1,5 hours
On reservation
« Cellar Secrets »
A wine cellar tour that takes you through history.
If you’re fascinated by troglodyte caves and the mysteries of winemaking, don’t miss our “Cellar secrets” tour!
Descend into our underground limestone caves, a hallmark of the Loire Valley, and discover our unique sandstone egg-shaped vats.
Back above ground, visit our modern winery and uncover the secrets of vinification and aging at Domaine de Rocheville.
End your journey with a guided tasting of our different AOP wines, perfectly paired with local specialties for a complete sensory experience.
Duration: approximately 1,5 hours
On reservation
Special visits
« Gourmet stroll in the heart of the Troglos »
To satisfy both your gourmandise and your curiosity, start your journey with our troglodyte restaurant partner for a complete lunch accompanied by two vintages of the Domaine.
After your meal, you have a guided visit of the estate with a tour of the winery and cellars dug into the hillside, so typical of the Loire Valley.
To end with a beautiful finish, a commented tasting of four “prestige” vintages of Domaine de Rocheville is offered to you, in front of the fireplace or on the terrace overlooking the Parnay valley, depending on the season.
Meal (wines included) + guided tour of the winery and cellars + tasting.
From 2 to 8 people
Duration: about 4 hours
Reservation required 48 hours in advance
« Electric ride between the vineyards and the Loire »
Discover the vineyards of the Loire Valley while enjoying the thrill of this sporty but well adapted hike. The adventure begins at the Domaine where you are welcomed by our partner and choose an electrically assisted bicycle or an electric all-terrain scooter. Then set off for a 1h30 educational and fun ride in complete safety, accompanied by a qualified sports instructor. Ride through the hilly landscapes and vineyards of the Saumur Champigny AOC, rich in biodiversity, contemplate the picturesque troglodyte habitats, ride along the royal river…
After this physical effort, enjoy a moment of comfort! Back at the Domaine, visit our facilities and conclude your escapade with a tasting of four vintages accompanied by local snacks to match.
Electric two-wheeler ride + guided tour of the winery + wine tasting
Duration: about 3 hours
From 6 people in private group
Reservation required 48 hours in advance
Nature visits
« The Gardens of Rocheville »
Whether you are a leisurely walker or a lover of beautiful landscapes, the visit “The Gardens of Rocheville” is for you.
On foot, by bike or why not on horseback, set off at your own pace for an independent and educational stroll through the vineyards.
With a map, follow a route through the Rocheville plots and learn all you need to know at our information kiosks.
Back at the estate, a tasting of the estate’s wines awaits you, as well as answers to your questions!
Free visit in the vineyards + tasting
Duration: about 1h30
« The "special biodiversity" visit »
When you return to the estate, all that will be left for you to do is taste the wines from these plots to complete your nature outing.
Guided tour in the vineyards + tasting
Duration: about 2 hours
On certain reserved dates
