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.

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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.