Visit the lovely town of St Emilion on this full one day Bordeaux wine tour. Visit 3 wineries and meet the wine maker over lunch on the terrace or in the cellars in Fronsac. 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 tour for 7 - 15 people.
For your health and safety all of our tours are private Bordeaux wine tours. We do not blend your family or friends with others.
The Graves region, first area in Bordeaux to produce and sell high quality wines as early as the 12th century. Graves is derived from gravel which is the prime component in the soil, along with clay and sand. This combination makes for the finest terroir in the region. Your one day Bordeaux wine tour in the graves will include dry white, sweet white and red wines accompanied by a delicious picnic lunch.
Today famous names such as Smith Haut Lafite, Liber Pater (one of the most expensive wine in the world - it just passed Domaine Romanée Conti), Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Fieuzal and Domaine de Chevalier can be found in this region.
For your health and safety our tours are all now fully private tours. We do not mix your family or friends with other people.
Some chateau we visit include
Chateau Haut Bailly, Chateau de Leognan, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Chateau Carbonnieux, Chateau Pape Clement, Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion, Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Chateau Olivier, Chateau La Louviere.IncludedAll winery visits and tastings, lunch, 2 glasses of wine with the meal, transportation.
*All times are modifiable.
Bordeaux7 hrsBordeauxGroupsTailor Made
Included in the price:
Included:
All winery visits and tastings, lunch, transportation in a luxury Mercedes Vito mid-size van with wifi.
Not Included:
Gratuities, accommodation, wines with meals, anything generally not stated in the itinerary.
Practical information
Wear sensible shoes and layers. Cellars can be cool and we may walk through the vines.
Each visit last between 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. and is conducted by an English speaking guide in the chateaux. The visits cover the vines, grape varieties, wine making and end with a tasting of several wines.
NB: Tasting sizes are small in France, generally 2-3 oz.
Please be on time for departure.
Bordeaux8 hrsBordeauxGroupsTailor Made
Wine and yoga, the perfect pairing !
Improve your yoga skills and your wine tasting technique amongst the vines and Chateaux of Bordeaux. Yoga tones the mind as well as the body, increasing sensory perception - perfect for tasting the fine wines of Bordeaux.
And you get to hang out at some top Bordeaux properties in your yoga kit!
Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to extend your trip and visit other areas of the region.
Your tour leader: Wendy Narby
British born Wendy's wine experience is based upon study and over 20 years working as a marketing consultant, journalist, wine coach and guide. Her wine travels take her around the globe teaching the world wine trade about Bordeaux.
Opening the doors of the world’s most famous vineyards, explaining the wonderful world of Bordeaux wines; Wendy loves to share her passion of the region with you.
Author of “Bordeaux Bootcamp - The Insider Tasting Guide to Bordeaux Basics” her new liver-friendly, lifestyle guide, 'The Drinking Woman's Diet’, will be published in 2018.
Price with hotel from : 2300 € per person based on double occupancy and 8 participants
Single supplement from 326€
The Program includes : Accommodation for 3 nights (double occupancy), 3 breakfasts, tourist tax, transportation for the entire programme , tour organisation, 2 yoga classes of 1h15, a chocolate and wine meditation class, a wine tasting class, a professional guide for the 2 days, all Chateau entry and tasting fees for all guests, 2 lunches, dinner at the Restaurant Le Confidentiel and at Chateau Coutet, complementary signed copy of "The Drinking Woman's Diet", guides and drives lunches.
Not included Transfers from airport or train station (available upon request), travel insurance, gratuities, any other extras not stated in the itinerary. Consult us for a single room supplement .
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See St Emilion on your own terms.
Exclusive visits at Angelus, Canon, La Gaffeliere and many other Classified Growths.
A full day in this splendid UNESCO World heritage site is enough to please even the most discerning travellers.
Click on the calendar to reserve your St Emilion Wine tour NOW
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Full day tour 9:30am - 5pm
Private tour (8 max)
Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes mid-sized van
Accompanied by a fluent & comprehensible English-speaking wine expert
Commented visit & tasting at three Chateaux (all visit fees included!)
Chateau we may visit:
Chateau Beauregard, Chateau Clinet, Chateau La Conseillante, Chateau l'Evangile, Chateau Petit Village, Chateau Angelus, Chateau Pavie, Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot, Chateau Canon, Chateau La Dominique, Chateau Laniote, Chateau Figeac, Chateau Soutard, Chateau Troplong Mondot, Chateau Villemaurine and many others.
* Some chateau require a supplement.
Included:
All winery visits and tastings, transportation in a luxury Mercedes mid-size van with wifi.
Not Included:
Gratuities, accommodation, lunch, wines with meals, anything generally not stated in the itinerary.
Practical information
Wear sensible shoes and layers. Cellars can be cool and we may tried through the vines.
Each visit lasts between 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. and is conducted by an english speaking guide in the chateaux. The visits cover the vines, grape varieties, wine making and end with a tasting of several wines.
NB: Tasting sizes are small in France, generally 2-3 oz.
** A supplement will be charged for pick-up outside Bordeaux depending upon location.
See our group pages for +8 people.
Bordeaux8 - 9 hrsBordeauxPrivateTailor MadeUpcoming Wine Tours
Have it just the way you like it with this private Medoc wine tour. Visit the most famous names in Bordeaux. Favorite wines? Suggest them and we will check their availability. All visits are included in the price. When a wine tour is private it should be just the way you want. We are here to make suggestions and to guide you to the best chateau where you will taste the best wines.
Decanter tours has been operating since 2009. We have helped over 3000 wine enthusiasts discover the Bordeaux vineyards. With over 50000 visits and over 2 million glasses of wine tasted, we know our stuff. Run by an American in France, we know exactly what you want. All our tours are accompanied by wine experts so you will learn about Bordeaux wines in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Some of our partners for our Private Medoc wine tours include:
Chateau Palmer, Chateau Kirwan, Chateau Prieure Lichine, Chateau Cantenac Brown, Chateau Giscours, Chateau Marquis de Terme, Chateau Rauzan Segla, Chateau Siran, Chateau du Tertre, Chateau Beychevelle, Chateau Leoville Barton, Chateau Leoville las Cases, Chateau Leoville Poyferre, Chateau Talbot, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Clerc Milon, Chateau Pedesclaux, Chateau Lynch Bages, Chateau Pichon - baron Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Chateau Phelan Segur and many others!
Included in the price:
*Some chateau require a supplement (Margaux, Cos d'Estournel, Marquis d'Alesme)
Included in the Private Medoc Wine Tour:
All winery visits and tastings, transportation in a luxury Mercedes mid-size van with wifi.
Not Included:
Gratuities, accommodation, lunch, wines with meals, anything generally not stated in the itinerary.
Practical information
Wear sensible shoes and layers. Cellars can be cool and we may walk through the vines.
Each visit last between 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. and is conducted by an English speaking guide in the chateaux. The visits cover the vines, grape varieties, wine making and end with a tasting of several wines.
NB: Tasting sizes are small in France, generally 2-3 oz.
All visits are depending on availability at the time of booking.
** A supplement will be charged for pick-up outside Bordeaux depending upon location.
