Day 1 Pessac-Leognan, Graves & Sauternes
10 am Pick up at your hotel.
11 am A morning of cellar visits and tastings in a Classified Growth of Pessac-Leognan. (sample properties: Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)
12:30 pm Lunch in a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation. (not included)
2 pm Two Chateau visits with tastings in Sauternes Classified Growth properties. (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)
5 pm Return to your hotel.
10 am Pick up at your hotel
11 am Cellar visit and tasting at two St Emilion Classified Growth chateaux. (Chateau Angelus, Figeac, Pavie, Soutard, Beausejour-Becot, Canon, Clos Fourtet)
12:30 pm Lunch and time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage town of St Emilion. (not included)
2 pm Chateau visit and tasting in two Pomerol properties. (Chateau Beauregard, Client, La Conseillante, Gazin, Petit Village, La Fleur Petrus)
5 pm Return to your hotel.
9 am Pick up at your hotel. Departure for the Medoc region.
10 am Visit and tasting at one of the famous classified growths in the Margaux appellation. (Chateau Margaux, Kirwan, Prieuré Lichine, La Tour de Bessan, Desmirail, Giscours, Rauzan-Segla, Rauzan-Gassies, or Siran)
11:30 am Visit and tasting at a Cru Bourgeois in the Medoc.
12:30 pm A very special tasting lunch in a Michelin starred restaurant in Pauillac or a more casual quick bite in a local restaurant. The choice is yours. (not included)
2:30 pm Visit and tasting at the Classified Growth in the St Julien-Beychevelle appellation. (Chateau Beychevelle, Gruaud Larose, Leoville Barton, Leoville Poyferre, Talbot)
4:30 pm Return to your hotel.
9 am Depart from your hotel
10 am Visit and tasting at the Chateau Mouton Rothschild, First Classified Growth of Pauillac.
12 pm Lunch in a local bistrot. (not included)
2:30 pm Visit and tasting in a Chateau in the St Estephe appellation.
4:00 pm Return to your hotel
This best Bordeaux wine tour can be adapted to your specific dates and the properties and you would like to visit. Visits are dependant on the availability of the properties at the time of booking. Just ask us and we will make it happen.
From the port of Bordeaux, Decanter Tours can organize all of your maritime shore excursions.
No matter the size of your group we are on hand to create your ultimate Bordeaux Wine Tour and experiences while you are in port.
A few previous clients include: The Viking Star, Crystal Cruises, Papapietro Winery, Frosch Travel Agents, The World Presidents Organisation...
Any of our tailor made tours can be adapted for your group>
Some shore excursion suggestions:
The 1855 Classified Growths of the Medoc
St Emilion UNESCO World Heritage Village
Arcachon Bay with white wine and oysters in Cap Ferret
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This is a premium Saint Emilion and Pomerol wine tour for a close look at these wine regions. Private cellar visits in family owned wineries, an extensive tasting of several wines, classified growths and a delicious lunch in a popular local restaurant are all included for a complete day out. Visit the lovely town of St Emilion on this full one day Bordeaux wine tour. You will enjoy a mix of history and innovation as well as first hand knowledge from the winemaker. Rolling hills, luscious wines and a delicious lunch make for a perfect Bordeaux wine tour. This is a group wine tour for 7 - 15 people but can be adapted for less participants.
All our St Emilion and Pomerol wine tours are private and customizable. We will not mix your family or friends with others.
Some of the chateaux we visit may include:
Chateau la Gaffeliere, Chateau Petit Village, Chateau Beauregard, Chateau Ambre Tour Pourret, Chateau la Dauphine, Chateau de la Riviere, Chateau George 7, Chateau Gaby
Included:
All winery visits and tastings, lunch, St Emilion village visit, transportation
Experience the finest private wine tours in Bordeaux and beyond. With over 20 years of expertise, we craft tailor-made wine journeys to iconic regions like Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Burgundy, and Champagne. Explore exclusive chateaux with expert guides and seamless planning for a truly unforgettable experience.
