Le Vin Ligérien : l'engagement de Gérald & Sarah-Jane

Cela fait toujours plaisir que la presse spécialisé s'intéresse à nos activitiés!  Le Vin Ligérien disponible dans les kiosques!

Au Tonton pour le Beaujo!

Didier Desvignes Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 'Nature', Sans Soufre...

Il y aura de la charcuterie, des tripes....








Bistrot Les Tontons
Place Saint Pierre
49400 Saumur
t: 02 41 59 59 40
e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Le Petit-Déjeuner aux Tontons

Le Samedi... on s'prends une p'tite douzaine... et un coup d Jaja avant de commencer!

Bistrot Les Tontons

Place Saint Pierre

49400 Saumur

t: 02 41 59 59 40

e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Vins Naturels : Vignoble Le Temps d'Aimer

Introducing the latest natural wines at Bistrot Les Tontons...

Bistrot Les Tontons  

Place Saint Pierre

49400 Saumur

t: 02 41 59 59 40

e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Félicitations....

Ca y est!  Notre chef de cuisine, Romain est Papa depuis hier matin... un petit Sacha.

Pas la peine de vous dire combien d'hectos vont y passer!

Félicitation à la maman qui se porte bien!

Pendant cette periode le bistrot restera ouvert.  Nous vous proposerons...

la formule du midi
1) plat du jour
2) entrée + plat ou plat + dessert
3) entrée + plat + dessert

et le menu des Tontons du soir - au choix entre...
3 x entrées
3 x suggestions du jour
3 x desserts

Bistrot Les Tontons
Place Saint Pierre
49400 Saumur
t: 02 41 59 59 40
e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

AOP Marcillac, Domaine des Costes Rouges

Domaine des Costes Rouges is a small organic domaine producing two cuvées from the AOP Marcillac, whose cépage 'fer servadou', alternatively known as, 'mansois', creates an easy to drink, uncomplicated red  wine with a short maceration.

Gérald has chosen this wine for Bistrot Les Tontons to go with gigot d’agneau, volaille or la planche des tontons.

Alternatively, try ‘our’ AOP Marcillac cuvée ‘Clos de la Ferrière’, a rich red wine produced from vines of 50 years old, and after a longer maceration remains in the vat for a further 18 months before bottling.

….don’t hesitate to ask Gérald when visiting Bistrot Les Tontons. 

Bistrot Les Tontons

Place Saint Pierre

49400 Saumur

t: 02 41 59 59 40

e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Heiko Beller, travel journalist, visits Bistrot Les Tontons, Saumur and the Loire Valley

This week we kindly received a copy of the September edition of Fernseh Woche, a German magazine, were Bistrot Les Tontons features in Heiko Beller’s (travel journalist), article about the Loire Valley.

Thank you.

Perfect for the apéritif...

This summer Ancestral Blanc Brut 2012 (100% chenin) has been extremely popular as the apéritif with our local and international clientèle at Bistrot Les Tontons.

(soon to represented at The Wine Shop & Tasting Room in Brighton, UK)

Festivini : Le Marché des Vins de Saumur

Je serai à Festivini !

Les tartares arrivent au Tonton !

Les tartares arrivent au Tonton !

Quelques exemples de tartares servis cette semaine au Bistrot Les Tontons !

Wine : being served at Bistrot Les Tontons

L’insolent

Château de Plaisance

AOC Anjou

Featuring amongst Gérald’s selection of ‘dry whites’ at Les Tontons is L’insolent.

Created by Guy Rochais of Château de Plaisance, a biodynamic producer, L’insolent is an elegant dry white chenin oaked for one year.  It has a deep intensity and faint flavour of grapefruit, and is a wine to be savoured within its first 3 years, or after 10 years.

Enjoyed on its own, L’insolent is also idyllic served alongside our ‘assiette de poisson’, or even with our ‘plateau de fromages!’ at Bistrot Les Tontons.

Bistrot Les Tontons
Place Saint Pierre
49400 Saumur
t: 02 41 59 59 40
e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Le Bistrot Les Tontons a 2 ans aujourd'hui !

Merci à tous, clients, amis, famille de nous avoir soutenu pendant ces 2 années !  Le Bistrot Les Tontons est et sera toujours un lieu de convivialité, simplicité ou nous nous efforcerons de vous servir des plats " bistrot " et vous faire découvrir de nouveaux vins !  Merci à mon équipe du Bistrot qui a toujours été à la hauter !

Merci,
Sarah-Jane, Constance, Augustin et Gérald Beaumont

... visionnaire ?

... ou fou ?

... on ne peut plus reculer !

... enlevez-moi cett horloge !

... à table

Pas mal... ?

Bistrot Les Tontons

1 bis Place Saint Pierre

49400 Saumur

t: 02 41 59 59 40

e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Bistrot Les Tontons, Place St Pierre, Saumur

Open : Tuesday to Saturday 
Lunch : 10h00 to 14h00 
Dinner : 19h00 to 22h00
Closed all day Sunday & Monday

Bistrot Les Tontons
1 bis Place Saint Pierre
49400 Saumur
t: 02 41 59 59 40
e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Salon 'vins et saveurs', Mantes-la-Jolie (78)

Salon 'vins et saveurs', Mantes-la-Jolie, from Saturday 01 June to Sunday 02 June 2013.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Mantes-la-Jolie (78) this weekend Gérald will be representing Domaine de la Paleine at Le Salon 'vins et saveurs'.

Terres Blanches 2011

AOC Sancerre Rouge

Domaine Thomas & Fils

Gérald was first introduced to the wines produced by Mme Thomas of Domaine Thomas & Fils in 2002 when he owned his bar à vin/cave à vin in Paris.

And has since followed the vintages produced at this extraordinary Domaine which has been in Mme Thomas family since 1670.

Terres Blanches is 100% Pinot Noir and has been selected for its elegrance.  A light fruity red wine, this Sancerre is ideal for those who dislike white wines and have ordered fish.

Available served by the glass (12cl), by the pot les Tontons (50cl) and by the bottle.

Bistrot Les Tontons

1 bis Place Saint Pierre

49400 Saumur

t: 02 41 59 59 40

e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Being served at Bistrot Les Tontons...

Bavette, sauce roquefort + gratin dauphinois 

(subject to availability)

Bistrot Les Tontons
1 bis Place Saint Pierre

49400 Saumur

t: 02 41 59 59 40

e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Wine : being served at Bistrot Les Tontons

le Petit Cormier 2009
AOC Touraine
Mikaël Bouges et Didier Bordas

A superb red wine produced by Mikaël Bouges, an organic wine-maker from Faverolles-sur-Cher (41), whose name you may recognise from past recommendations.

le Petit Cormier 2009 is beautifully balanced, 100% cabernet franc.  Easy to drink, round in mouth, fruity and a delicious dense red, in colour.

Perfectly paired with La Planche des Tontons (pour 2) served at Bistrot Les Tontons.

Bistrot Les Tontons
1 bis Place Saint Pierre
49400 Saumur
t: 02 41 59 59 40
e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Private Group Wine Tour & Tasting with Gérald at Domaine de la Paleine

Merci pour cette belle dégustation, Gérald

 
Le Chai du Domaine de la Paleine était prêt pour recevoir nos amis britanniques guidés hier par Gérald Beaumont , le propriétaire des Tontons à Saumur. Les Tontons , une bonne adresse pour se restaurer et goûter de bons vins en plein centre de Saumur !

Being Served at Bistrot Les Tontons

Galipette Farcies - taken by our clients, Hallbus Vin during their visit to Bistrot Les Tontons this year.

  Bistrot Les Tontons 1 bis Place Saint Pierre 49400 Saumur t: 02 41 59 59 40 e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Dom Nature 2008
AOC Crémant de Loire 
Damien & Didier Richou

New to arrive at Bistrot Les Tontons is Damien & Didier Richou's, 100% chenin blanc 'Dom Nature'.

Harvested from the terriors de schistes de l'Anjou noire, this elegant 2008 Crémant de Loire has been created using the method 'ancestrale'.

Perfect as an apéritif and/or served alongside foie gras, salade de la mer and dessert.

Bistrot Les Tontons
1 bis Place Saint Pierre
49400 Saumur
t: 02 41 59 59 40
e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Penny Warden, contemporary artist at Bistrot Les Tontons

Recently we had the great pleasure of meeting Penny Warden, a renowned British contemporary artist and her husband Richard at Bistrot Les Tontons.

TRIPADVISOR : We LOVED the bistro.  It was terribel weather the day we booked but the welcome more than made up for it.  We tasted the best wine ever since we have started visiting France in the last two years.  Very filling lunch too.  Unfortunately the rain did not allow us to walk it off!  Would defnitely return.

Visited April 2013

Anjou Vélo Vintage 2013 : le film-announce

Les 22 et 23 juin 2013 à Saumur.

Visit from the WellHungVineyard, Virginia, USA

Completing their food & wine extravaganza throughout France, Gérald recently welcomed the WellHungVineyard from Virginia, USA to Bistrot Les Tontons, who enjoyed alongside dinner, an extensive dégustation of cabernet franc wines.

Thank you for kindly taking the time to share your experience at Bistrot Les Tontons on TripAdvisor.

TRIPADVISOR : Finishing a two week wine tasting and foodie trip to France we ended up in Saumur after Condrieu, Ampuis, Lyon, Meursault and Dijon.  This gem of a bistrot with engaging proprietor Gérald was a highlight on a cold spring night.  

After instructing me to not even attempt my very bad French, he put before us a range of delicious French comfort food.  A duck confit like pot pie with potatoes was irresistible after a week of dining in one, two and three starred Michelin restaurants in Lyon and Burgundy.  A cozy evening of local cuisine and a casual atmosphere was perfect.  

But what made the night memorable was a cabernet franc tasting (lost count at 12) once I mentioned we grew cabernet franc back in Virginia.  The top wine was a 2008 Domaine de la Paleine Saumur-Champigny Tamino.  Gerald arranged the winery to deliver two bottles for our trip home.  On returning to pick up the wine he had a small snack for us.  

Special treatment, great service, unique wines and delicious food.  Can't ask for more at a reasonable price. C'est magnifique !

Visited April 2013

Porte Ouverte : Domaine de la Paleine

Sunday 28 April 2013 : after dining at Les Tontons on Saturday evening, Gérald invited a number of BLT clients to Domaine de la Paleine's Porte Ouverte. Already familair with the wines from la Paleine, the Porte Ouverte provided a super opportunity to enjoy a visit of the vineyard with Gérald, and a chance to sample the Domaine's new vintages.

New wines available at Bistrot Les Tontons...

A new addition to Bistrot Les Tontons collection of niche wines... Domaine Rousselin.

Wine... what's being served at BLT ?

Delicious fresh!  Easy to drink!  Un vin de soif!

Benoit Blet's BB Rose (gamay + cabernet franc) is the latest rosé to be selected by Gérald to be served at Bistrot Les Tontons, despite the weather!!

BB Rose will be lovely served alongside salad's, bbq's and lamb brochette.

New wines for spring & summer 2013

Que cela se sache !
Quelques boutanches sont arrivées au Tontons.
Vins de soif et vins de potes...

The search of new wines from niche wine makers is a joy !!
Introducing Gérald's latest arrivals to Bistrot Les Tontons - light, fruity, easy to drink wines - just perfect for the arrival of spring and summer.

Expect more news from our friend Laurent Herlin (vigneron)...

What's new for summer 2013 at Bistrot Les Tontons?

Gérald's search to introduce exciting new wines and artisanal produce is the philosophy behind 'Bistrot Les Tontons'.

Last weekend while representing the Domaine at a Salon du Vin, which brought together wine makers and artisans from across France, Gérald had the opportunity to sample a selection of tantalizing cheeses and cured meats (to be served: La Planche des Tontons), alongside a number of interesting organic wines which will join 'Les Tontons' 2013 summer wine selection.

Things to do on a Sunday in the Loire Valley

Staying in Saumur ?

Join Gérald for a comprehensive wine course and technical wine tasting at Bistrot Les Tontons !

Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon sampling a selection of Val de Loire wines.  Discover the different cépages, grape varieties, and methods applied to create the diverse range of blanc, rosé, rouge and refreshing sparkling wines from the Loire Valley.

50€ per person (min. 4, max. 8 persons)

For more information and reservations please contact Sarah-Jane at: info@loirevalleyuncorked.net or tel: +33 (0)5 49 22 34 09.

Salon des Vins & Terroirs, Thouars (79)

The dates are noted !!

Invited by a number of wine makers to the forthcoming Salon des Vins et Terroirs in Thouars (79) - we are looking forward to tasting new and interesting regional wines for our future selection at Bistrot Les Tontons and The Wine Shop & Tasting Room in Brighton, UK.

What's new at Bistrot Les Tontons ?

Gérald's latest selection of wines to arrive at Bistrot Les Tontons.

Wine Tasting & dinner with Laurent de Besombes from Domaine Singla at Bistrot Les Tontons

On Thursday 21 March 2013 join Laurent de Besombes from Domaine Single for a private wine tasting evening & dinner at Bistrot Les Tontons, Place Saint Pierre, Saumur.

Date : Thursday 21 March 2013
Time : 19h00
Venue : Bistrot Les Tontons
No.of Places : 12 maximum
Wine Tasting & Dinner (incl.wine) : 30€ per person

To reserve a place please contact Gérald at: t: 02 41 59 59 40 or e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com

Introducing BLT's Wine of the Week (No.13)

Tamino 2008

AOC Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame

Domaine de la Paleine

This week Gérald has selected Tamino 2008, 100% cabernet franc, produced by Domaine de la Paleine as his wine of the week

The result of a hand picked harvest, a maceration of 21 days, and a fermentation in brand new French oak barrels for a further 14 months has created a beautifully rounded, full bodied oaked red wine with a lovely silkiness.

Tamino 2008 is being served alongside filet mignon de porc poelée paysannes, and as a popular choice Les Tontons has only a limited number of this vintage left.

Bistrot Les Tontons
Place Saint Pierre
49400 Saumur
t: 02 41 59 59 40
e: bistrotlestontons@gmail.com