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FAMILY VINE WALK |
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WINE TASTING EVENING |
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Home Page
Le Pavillion villa
La Cassiopee gite
Le Cygne gite
La Vierge gite
La Baleine gite
Optional Extras
Guest comments
Wine Tastings
Child friendly
Family friendly
Make a Booking
Availability
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Our family vine walks usually held on Sunday mornings starts with a cold glass of Pineau for the adults (juice for the children) Followed by a gentle stroll along the country lanes and tracks towards the vineyards. Here Chris talks about the countryside, how vines grow and how Pineau is made and anything else you would like to know. Lasts about 1.5hrs. Not strenuous, can take prams but can be bumpy through the vines. Children receive either a picture to colour in or a 'vine quiz' to complete during the walk. 5 euros per adult , 2 children per paying adult go free then 1 euro per child (under 5yrs free) |
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GUIDED VISIT TO A WINEMAKERS CHAI |
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Experience a true taste of the Charente Maritime, join our small group of imbibers for a visit to the chai (wine production building) of Eric Cartaud a small local wine, Pineau and Cognac producer.
The grape varieties used in his produce will be discussed along with training, vinification and history and anything else you would like to know about vines and wines. We also have a look inside his small chai at the equipment and tanks used.
We can sample the various fruits of his labours and meet either himself or his wife, Marie. There will be an opportunity to purchase some of his small family production. We pay Eric for the visit and tasting so there is NO OBLIGATION OR PRESSURE TO BUY. There will be a charge of 6 euros per adult this will be added to your final bill at the end of your stay. This charge creates a pressure free enviroment so you are in no way expected to purchase anything. The idea is to have a pleasant evening , meet local people, chat and learn something along the way |
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Any purchases of pineau or wine that you do wish to make should be payed for directly to Monsieur Cartaud. You can visit Erics shop at any time and receive a small free tasting of his produce without joining our chai visit. However you will not necessarily meet the man himself, nor visit inside his production area, also you will not of course have the benefit of Chris' knowledge on hand ! Well behaved children are welcome. Numbers limited to max 8 adults when children are present, no limit when no children. minimum 5 adults.
2 euros per adult |
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Contact Chris and Wendy Blakeman on oo 33 546330902 or email us at wendyblakeman@googlemail.com |
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