Saint-Emilion wine tour tasting half-day from Bordeaux
Go off to explore the lovely medieval village of Saint-Emilion and visit two wineries (a top winery Grand Cru Classé and a family-run estate Grand Cru) during with local guide speaking English
The little extra of the tour: a food and wine pairing will be offered at the first winery OR sweet specialities from Bordeaux macaroons from Saint-Emilion & cannelés depending on the day of the visit.
- 2 winery visits
- 5 wine tastings minimum
- Aperitif : cheese, sausage, ham, chocolate, bread … OR sweet specialities from Bordeaux macaroons from Saint-Emilion & cannelés
- 8 seater Minivan with air-conditioning
- Guide specialized in the vineyard of Bordeaux and bilingual
- Children under 12 years old are not accepted on this type of tour
This 5 hour tour is offered in the morning (departure at 8:30 a.m.) as well as in the afternoon (1:30 p.m.).
8.20 am/1.20 pm : Meet your guide in 1 Place Stalingrad - In front of LCL BANK
8.30 am/1.30 pm : Departure to Saint-Emilion. Along the way, the guide will provide you with all the information about the Bordeaux & Saint-Emilion wine regions
9.15 am/2.20 pm : Enjoy a guided tour of the village of Saint Emilion
10 am / 3 pm : Visit an authentic and charming family-run estate Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. You will discover the history of the winery, visit the technical facilities and you will learn about the various stages of the winemaking process from the vine to the bottle. At the end of the visit, you will enjoy an aperitif with french delicacies (cheese, sausage, crackers & chocolate) with your wines. Warning: This is not a meal but an aperitif!
11.30am/4.30 pm : Visit a Grand Cru Classé Château (top growth winery) and tasting its wines.
1.30pm/6.30pm : End of your Saint-Emilion wine tour, back in Bordeaux
Partner wineries : Château La Croizille, Château Fombrauge, Château Laniote, Château Jean Faure, Chateau Croix Beauséjour, Château Bernateau...
Good to know
Duration
What's included
- 2 winery visits
- 5 wine tastings minimum
- Aperitif : crackers, cheese, sausage…
- 8 seater Minivan with air-conditioning
- Guide specialized in the vineyard of Bordeaux and bilingual
Not included
Transportation from your accommodation
Number of participants
Good to know
- Please wear your own mask
- Hydroalcoholic gel is available before boarding the minibus
- The departure takes place with a minimum of 2 people
