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Glasgow - Loire Growers - Walkaround tasting
Join us and a bunch of wine growers for a summer walkaround event highlighting the fabulous variety of wine styles to be found in the Loire valley, rightfully known as the ‘jardin de France’, including the whites of Muscadet, Touraine and Sancerre, the sparklers of Saumur and the reds of Chinon and Bourgueil.
Join us for a summer walkaround event highlighting the vinous fruits of the ‘jardin de France’. The complex geology and diverse climates along France’s longest river serve up a fabulous variety of wine styles. Whether bone-dry Muscadet from near the mouth of the river and crisp sauvignon blancs from the bend around Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé via age-worthy chenin blancs, or cool, poised, fragrant reds made from pinot noir, cabernet franc or gamay, there is something for everyone. And don’t forget the classic sparkling wines of Saumur.
With this choice of white or red, still or sparkling and dry, off-dry or intensely sweet, no other region could meet the demands of a complete tasting menu, from aperitif to dessert. In this celebration of the Loire we assemble more than 30 wines to try, poured for you by their growers and makers.
Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur Lie, Château L'Oiselinière de la Ramée, Chéreau-Carré 2020
From another healthy Loire vintage but retaining its typical saline note, a c...
The Wine Society's Generation Series Muscadet 2022
Second and third generations of the Chéreau family, Bernard and Louise respec...
Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine La Haie Fouassière, Le Clos du Château L'Oiselinière, Chéreau-Carré 2018
Chéreau-Carré's classy, complex first cru Muscadet is a pioneer of the long y...
Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur Lie, Comte Leloup du Château de Chasseloir, Cuvée des Ceps Centenaires, Chéreau-Carré 2014
Classic, palate-refreshing Muscadet, made from a plot of vines averaging 100 ...
Muscadet 'Chemin des Prières', Domaine Huchet 2022
The charming label drawn by Jérémie's son Antoine tells the story behind this...
Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Goulaine, Jérémie Huchet 2018
Fine Cru Muscadet, bottled after an extraordinary 54 months on its fine lees,...
Anjou Blanc 'Cheninsolite', Domaine Cady 2022
Smart barrel-fermented chenin blanc for the dinner table, from master of the ...
Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin ‘Les Varennes', Domaine Cady 2022
Concentrated but refreshing older-vine Layon, with complex notes of honeyed b...
Vin de France Les Raisins de L'Amitié Chenin, Damien Laureau 2021
A Loire wine born of friendship, when in 2017 Loire producer Damien Laureau l...
Savennières 'Le Bel Ouvrage', Domaine Laureau 2020
This historic appellation has been revived by young growers like Damien Laure...
The Society's Saumur Brut NV
Gratien & Meyer have been providing Society members with delicious bubbles fo...
The Society's Saumur Rosé Brut NV
This fragrant rosé, made mostly from cabernet franc with a touch of grolleau ...
The Wine Society's Generation Series Crémant de Loire 2020
From sparkling specialists and long-term partner Gratien & Meyer's own Saumur...
Saumur-Champigny Tradition Clos des Cordeliers, Domaine Ratron 2021
Lighter and brighter in the new vintage, a very successful representation of ...
Chinon Blanc 'La Part des Anges', Domaine de la Noblaie 2021
Chinon is best known for its reds, but while Chinon blanc is a rarity, this d...
Chinon 'Goutte de Rosé', Domaine de la Noblaie 2023
Delightful crisp, dry Loire rosé from Jérôme Billard, made from organically c...
Chinon 'Le Temps des Cerises', Domaine de la Noblaie 2023
A delightful expression of Loire cabernet franc to serve on the cooler side, ...
Touraine Chenonceaux Blanc, Domaine de la Renaudie 2022
From the pioneers of this still young Loire Valley appellation overlooking th...
Touraine Duo, Domaine de la Renaudie 2022
Delightful 50:50 blend of cabernet franc and côt (the Loire's traditional nam...
Touraine Rosé, Domaine des Echardières 2023
A charming blend from the Cher valley based on five local Loire grapes: malbe...
Touraine Rouge ‘Le Bécassou', Domaine des Echardières 2023
Predominantly young-vine malbec plus a little cabernet franc, handled lightly...
Touraine Chenonceaux 'La Long Bec', Domaine des Echardières 2022
Majority smooth, fragrant older-vine malbec (known as côt in the Loire) and a...
Vouvray Brut, Domaine du Clos des Aumônes
Almost four years of ageing have been lavished on this delicious new find, wh...
Vouvray Sec, Domaine du Clos des Aumônes 2022
A new discovery this year and a Loire producer we are sure to see more of. Th...
Montlouis sur Loire 'Rémus', Domaine de la Taille aux Loups 2021
Sadly, Jacky Blot passed away last year, and so it was especially touching to...
Montlouis sur Loire 'Clos de Mosny', Domaine de la Taille aux Loups 2021
A fine chenin in worthy tribute to the late Jacky Blot who died in 2023. From...
Cheverny, Domaine du Salvard 2023
Crisp, refreshing sauvignon takes the lead in this delicately aromatic Loire ...
Coteaux du Giennois, Domaine de Villargeau 2022
Now certified organic, Marc Thibault's sauvignon blanc has great purity, with...
Coteaux du Giennois Rosé, Domaine de Villargeau 2023
Pretty pinot noir rosé from the northerly reaches of the Loire's Central Vine...
Côtes de la Charité Chardonnay, Domaine Serge Laloue 2022
From an appellation and a property around 30km from the Laloues' domaine in S...
The Society's Exhibition Sancerre 2023
The Laloues` first vintage to be certified organic offers finesse, minerality...
Sancerre Rouge, Domaine Serge Laloue 2022
From a generous year for pinot noir in the Loire`s Central Vineyards, this wa...
Pouilly-Fumé 'Les Racines', Domaine Cailbourdin 2022
Low yields of fully ripe sauvignon deliver volume on the palate, underpinned ...
Pouilly-Fumé 'Les Cris', Domaine Cailbourdin 2022
Caillbourdin`s 'Les Cris', a local term referring to vines planted on pebbly ...
Reuilly Les Pierres Plates, Domaine de Reuilly 2023
Sauvignon blanc from the Loire's Central Vineyards and a member favourite ove...
These events are all about ensuring our members get to taste as many of our wines as possible. They vary in size and theme, but all provide a relaxed environment for our members to guide their own tasting with a glass and booklet provided on arrival. Whether you want to discover something new, reconnect with an old favourite or try a wine you’d never ordinarily approach, then our walkaround tastings could be for you.
Do you send physical tickets or is it all e-tickets?
We no longer send out physical tickets for our events. An email confirming registration will be sent to the member who has purchased the ticket(s) and this email can be used as confirmation upon arrival at the event.
Can I bring a non-member?
Yes. Tickets must be booked by a member, but you are welcome to bring non-member guests.
Do I need to know lots about wine to attend?
Absolutely not! Our events target a range of experience and knowledge levels, and we try to make this clear on our event pages. If you’re unsure if an event is for you, simply contact tastings@thewinesociety.com and we will try to help.
Do I get a discount on wines after events?
After our ‘in person’ events, we offer attendees a 10% discount on the wines we have shown, subject to availability. You will be provided with a private code after attending the event to redeem the discount
What is your cancellation policy?
Full details on our cancellation policy can be found here.
Can I join a waiting list for sold out events?
Yes. Please do feel free to join our waiting lists for sold out events. If tickets become available you will be contacted by email.