Caves Veuve Amiot
Caves Veuve Amiot
4.5
Historical & Heritage Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Factory Tours • Wine Tours & Tastings
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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4.5
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Zoe_JL
Windsor, UK323 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
We came here after being recommended by others who stayed where we were. They do a free tour of the caves and show you the processes of bottling the alcohol. Although I would have liked more information about wine itself, it was a really tour showing you how they bottle the wine and making it sparkling etc. For a free tour, it’s very good. It’s about an hour long and is around 12 degrees in the caves so make sure you bring a jacket! Really interesting what goes into making the wine and you get a taster at the end. We did buy some bottles to take with us at very reasonable prices and amazed at the effort that goes into making the wine. Would recommend as a rainy day activity or you are interested in wine!
Written September 6, 2019
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Bonjour,
Merci pour votre avis. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre passage dans nos caves. Il est important pour nous d’avoir le ressenti de nos clients. Si vous avez des remarques et/ou idées supplémentaires à nous soumettre pour améliorer encore la qualité de nos services, n’hésitez pas à nous en faire part à l’adresse suivante : visites.saumur@veuve-amiot.com
Nous pourrons alors tenter d’y remédier dans les meilleurs délais.
Nous espérons vous revoir dans nos caves,
Bonne journée,
L’équipe Veuve Amiot
Written September 10, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rowena B
45 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
myself and boyfriend visited in June, there were lots of visitors and managed to find Natalie who gave us a wonderful tour. it was so informative, her English was perfect and was so interesting to learn all about the history along with current production. we tasted lots of various wines and loved them all. I would recommend a visit to this wonderful place
Written June 30, 2018
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Hello,
thank you very much for your opinion and we will be happy to forward it to Nathalie.
We hope that you will come again to visit us during your next visit to the region.
Have a good day,
Written July 17, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
lindadownunder
Perth, Australia2,863 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
We did not do a tour but enjoyed our wine tasting.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and the bubbles were delicious.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and the bubbles were delicious.
Written April 21, 2017
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moseyingabout
Launceston, UK60 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
We had the good fortune to be in Saumur at Easter and saw there was the chance to visit on the Sunday when many other wineries were closed. It was a superb 2 hours entertainment for 2€ each, including a free tasting glass.
Whilst we waited for the tour to start we were able to sample as many of the wines as we wished and there were 2 guitarists playing and singing to add to the party atmosphere. At the start of the tour they serenaded us into the Caves.
Our 2 guides then alternated and we were well informed on the historic and present day methods of production. Further sampling happened along the way to prevent anyone dying of thirst. Tour lasted an hour and was well paced with audience participation using some of the antique machinery used previously.
Finally we emerged into the sunshine with another glass where the musicians further entertained us, and some of the party danced. Wines were sensibly priced but there was no necessity to buy or pressure in that respect.
I feel sure a visit here would always be good but we counted ourselves especially fortunate.
The only question remains why did so many widows (veuves) end up with sparkling wineries?!
Whilst we waited for the tour to start we were able to sample as many of the wines as we wished and there were 2 guitarists playing and singing to add to the party atmosphere. At the start of the tour they serenaded us into the Caves.
Our 2 guides then alternated and we were well informed on the historic and present day methods of production. Further sampling happened along the way to prevent anyone dying of thirst. Tour lasted an hour and was well paced with audience participation using some of the antique machinery used previously.
Finally we emerged into the sunshine with another glass where the musicians further entertained us, and some of the party danced. Wines were sensibly priced but there was no necessity to buy or pressure in that respect.
I feel sure a visit here would always be good but we counted ourselves especially fortunate.
The only question remains why did so many widows (veuves) end up with sparkling wineries?!
Written April 1, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié cette visite ! Quant à votre question sur le grand nombre de Veuves .... cela reste un mystère pour l'instant.
Written May 28, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
mauritsw2019
23 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Tour was in French but nice to see the inside of the caves and the outside of the Veuve Amiot complex. Tasting was nice!
Written September 21, 2020
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Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in our cellars.
It is important for us to have the feelings of our customers.
If you have any additional comments and/or ideas to further improve the quality of our services, please feel free to contact us at: visits.saumur@veuve-amiot.com
Then we can try to fix it as soon as possible.
We hope to see you again in our cellars,
Have a good day,
L'équipe veuve Amiot
Written September 22, 2020
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Mehrdad E
3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Great experience, good your guides and it's all FREE. Plan to visit the caves before or after August to see all in action. Sparkling wines are great to buy!
Written August 23, 2020
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Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in our cellars. It is important for us to have the feelings of our customers. If you have any additional comments and/or ideas to further improve the quality of our services, please feel free to contact us at: visits.saumur@veuve-amiot.com
Then we can try to fix it as soon as possible.
We hope to see you again in our cellars,
Have a good day,
L'équipe Veuve Amiot
Written August 24, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bumblebee Manor
Loire Valley, France7 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Unique experience to visit a major bulles producer that is still using their original caves for production and storage. Go Monday through Thursday to see all the machinery in action. Excellent tour, wonderful tasting, and one of the few in Saumur that is still free leaving you cash for an extra bottle of this superb wine. Highly recommend.
Written December 1, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bonjour,
Merci pour votre avis. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre passage dans nos caves. Il est important pour nous d’avoir le ressenti de nos clients. Si vous avez des remarques et/ou idées supplémentaires à nous soumettre pour améliorer encore la qualité de nos services, n’hésitez pas à nous en faire part à l’adresse suivante : visites.saumur@veuve-amiot.com
Nous pourrons alors tenter d’y remédier dans les meilleurs délais.
Nous espérons vous revoir dans nos caves,
Bonne journée,
L’équipe Veuve Amiot
Written December 5, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Steve W
Birmingham, UK174 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Planned to go to Bouvet Laudubay, but they wanted us to wait almost an hour for a tour so wandered down the road to Veuve Amiot where they put on a tour within 5 minutes free of charge (LB wanted €4 each) and translated into English (the LB tour would have been in French).
The guide (Tanguy) was amazing, and his English was much better than my French!
This is the only champagne or champagne- method producer which admits that virtually all its wine is now produced mechanically, and not only that but is prepared to show you how it is done. I'm a big kid when it comes to production lines, and this one was up there with the best.
The tasting at the end is also free, and you can buy the wines at pretty much supermarket prices so what's not to like ? They're almost unobtainable in the UK so buy some and impress your friends!
The guide (Tanguy) was amazing, and his English was much better than my French!
This is the only champagne or champagne- method producer which admits that virtually all its wine is now produced mechanically, and not only that but is prepared to show you how it is done. I'm a big kid when it comes to production lines, and this one was up there with the best.
The tasting at the end is also free, and you can buy the wines at pretty much supermarket prices so what's not to like ? They're almost unobtainable in the UK so buy some and impress your friends!
Written June 15, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hello,
We thank you for your opinion and we are very happy that you enjoyed our visit. The message will be sent to Tanguy who will, I think, be glad that you took the time to leave us your opinion.
It is true that our products are not in England so do not hesitate to come back to see us during your next visit to Saumur.
thank you,
Written July 17, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
BeejayBerkshire
Berkshire1,828 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
We picked up a leaflet from Veuve Amiot from our hotel and rolled up there on a Bank Holiday morning. We are fairly experienced wine drinkers, but the quality of their wines exceeded our expectations. A lovely young lady explained about their various sparkling wines and knowledgeably answered our questions. The real surprise was their Zero Degrees – non-alcoholic sparkling wine – it’s really good. We bought two lots of three bottles from their main range, and a couple of Zero Degrees – well, there could an occasion when we are serving sparkling wine and somebody isn’t allowed alcohol. We now have the answer.
Written November 22, 2017
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CoupeColonel
Blandford Forum, UK410 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
Somewhat rushed due to other commitments, but what a fascinating tour. Miles of cellars racked with maturing wines and an epically good tasting.
Written September 13, 2017
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susanandjohnch
London, UK1 contribution
We are visiting nearby in August, what time are the tours please and admittance price