A comprehensive introduction to French cheeses and the wines of the Loire valley. You'll learn about the different types of French cheese, how to put together a classic French cheeseboard and how to cut them correctly. You'll also taste a range of wines from the Loire valley and learn to pair the right wine with the right cheese before enjoying a home cooked three course lunch prepared using local ingredients from the markets and our garden.

What's included?

Coffee or tea and biscuits. A tasting of a range of French cheeses and wines from all over the Loire valley. A three course home cooked lunch prepared by Cathy and Nigel Henton served in their delightful troglodyte home in the heart of the vineyard area.

About

Make your way to our home in Noizay (just 10 minutes from Amboise) for a 10h00 start with coffee and biscuits.

Enjoy tasting a range of French cheeses and Loire valley wines in the comfort of our tasting room. We'll run through the basics of cheese and wine, talk about tasting technique, show you how to put together a balanced cheeseboard and give advice on how to cut and serve them. We'll also talk about the best wines for pairing with each of the cheeses.

Relax in the garden with an aperitif before a delicious home-made 3 course lunch with wine prepared by Cathy & Nigel. Indulge in a selection of dishes creatively prepared using local ingredients sourced from our local markets and our garden.