Visit the village of St Emilion on this full one day Bordeaux wine tour. Visit 3 wineries, meet the winemaker over lunch in Fronsac. A mix of history and innovation is what you will take away with you from this day. Rolling hills, luscious wines and a delicious lunch make a perfect wine tour.
- Guides who know about wine
- 3 chateaus & at least 7 wines tasted
- A delightful picnic lunch with a winemaker included, with wines!
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Saint Emilion
- Meet the Winemaker !
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| Duration | 8 Hours |
| Participants | Minimum 2 - 6 people |
| Important information | Wear sensible shoes and layers. Cellars can be cool and we may walk through the vines. Thank you! |
Further information
08:50 am
Meet your professional wine guide in front of Les Halles de Bacalan, opposite the Cité du vin museum, departure for a fun and educational wine tour on the Right Bank!
09:00 am
Departure from the Cité du vin. On the way to Saint Emilion your guide will give you an explanation about the Bordeaux wine characteristics and Classifications and the complexity of the different appellations on the Right Bank. Learn how soil and climate as well as the type of grapes can influence the flavor of the wine.
09:45 am
Travel through time with a guided walking visit of Saint Emilion, a medieval village listed a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will have plenty of free time to explore on your own and do some essential shopping.
11:00 am
For your fist visit we are heading to Fronsac. A lesser known but historical appellation on the edge of the Dordogne River. This château was built in the mid 1700s by a lawyer at the Parliament of Paris, and a Civil and Criminal Judge. Shortly after its construction, Maria Josepha of Saxony, the Dauphine of France (the wife of Louis-Ferdinand of France, who, as the son of Louis XV, was the Dauphin), and mother of several of the last Kings of France (including Louis XVI) stayed at the château for a few days. This event contributed to the property's reputation, which was named in memory of the Princess’s visit. You will discover all there is to know about biodynamic wines. Following the visit we will taste 3 of the properties wines.
12:30 pm
Meet the winemaker. Courageous or crazy? You decide. You will have the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with an owner of a small property in the heart of the Fronsac appellation. You will hear the story of how this winemaker started in wine. Now's the time to ask all the questions you have always wanted to know about buying a winery, making and selling wine. You will have lunch on the terrace overlooking the vines among the rolling hills (or in the cellars in inclement weather).
02:30 pm
You last visit is a spectacular property high atop a hill with plunging views of the Dordogne river below. Discover the labyrinth of underground cellars, a highlight, and 20 acres of caves, wind your way through 700 000 bottles of ageing wines. The visit ends with a tasting of 3 wines.
04:00 pm
Return to Bordeaux.
Some of the Chateaux we work with include: Chateau La Dauphine, Chateau George 7, Chateau La Riviere
