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.
The “Winemaker’s Secrets” tour is available as a gift voucher – a wonderful way to enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience at an exceptional winery.
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.
The “Secrets of the Vine” tour is available as a gift voucher – a unique way to treat yourself or someone else to an immersive experience in our organic vineyards and the Saumur Champigny terroir.
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.
The “Cellar Secrets” tour can be given as a gift voucher – a chance to take your loved ones on a journey through our troglodyte caves and enjoy a guided wine tasting.
Duration: approximately 1,5 hours
On reservation
Special visits
« Gourmet stroll in the heart of the Troglos »
A gourmet journey through the heritage, wines and flavors of the Loire Valley
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.
The “Gourmet Stroll in the heart of the Troglos” is also available as a gift voucher – the perfect way to offer an authentic and delicious experience in the Loire Valley.
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 »
Fill up on sensations in the Saumur Champigny vineyard
Discover the Loire Valley vineyards in an original way with this sporty—but widely accessible—hiking experience.
Meet our partner at the estate to get acquainted with your two-wheeled ride: either an all-terrain electric scooter or an all-terrain gyropod, depending on your booking.
Then set off for a fun and educational 1.5-hour tour in complete safety, guided by a certified sports instructor.
Travel through the rolling landscapes and vineyards of the Saumur Champigny AOC, take in the picturesque troglodyte dwellings, and follow the path along the royal river…
Back at the estate, wrap up your adventure with a guided tasting of four of the Domaine’s wines.
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 »
Set off to discover an exceptional winegrowing landscape in the heart of the Saumur-Champigny appellation
Whether you’re a leisurely walker or a lover of scenic views, the self-guided tour “The Gardens of Rocheville” is made for you.
Enjoy a walk through the vineyards at your own pace, as you explore the natural environment and the winemaking expertise of our eco-friendly estate.
With a map in hand, follow an educational trail through the various plots of Rocheville, featuring informative stations about vine cultivation, grape varieties, and local biodiversity.
This vineyard tour can be done on foot or by bike, depending on your preference.
Back at the estate, enjoy a guided tasting of our wines and chat with our team about what you’ve discovered.
Free visit in the vineyards + tasting
Duration: about 1h30
Explore Our Vineyards by Bike
Bike Rental in Saumur at Domaine de Rocheville
Rent a bike to discover the Saumur vineyard and the Loire hills!
How about exploring the vineyard in a different way?
Set off to discover Rocheville’s vines and the Loire heritage at your own pace, thanks to our bike rental service in partnership with Two Roule, a local company committed to sustainable mobility.
Six bikes are available directly at the estate, perfect for a ride through the vineyards, whether for a single day or several.
A suggested route will guide you through Rocheville’s vineyards, the tuffeau hills of the Saumur region, troglodyte dwellings, and the UNESCO World Heritage banks of the Loire.
An ideal itinerary to combine wine, local heritage, and eco-friendly travel!
QR Code Rental – From 1 to 7 Days