The best of Bordeaux wines: Medoc and Saint Emilion

Visit the 2 prestigious wine regions of Medoc and St Emilion!

  • 9:00 am: Depart Bordeaux and drive to the Medoc Region. Your friendly local guide will provide you with information about Bordeaux wines as you go. Drive through the mythical appellations which established the reputation of Bordeaux wines and spend the first half of the day visiting two wonderful chateaux!

Your tour starts with a visit and warm welcome at a beautiful family Médoc chateau steeped in history. Walk through the vineyards, tour the vat room and visit the chateau cellar. You will receive an interesting introduction to the wine making process, all the way from the vine to the bottle. Finish by tasting the estate's wines.

After this visit you will enjoy a delicious "A la Française" lunch in a charming and authentic Great Classified Growth estate of Saint Emilion.

Next up is a wine tasting class where you can become a wine expert! "Intense color, woody aromas, tannic taste" Ouch!! What does it mean? Do not worry. You will learn the steps of a proper wine tasting and will educate your nose to identify the wine's aromas. We will give you our tips and tricks to taste wine like a pro!

The third chateau visit of the tour will be at an intimate, authentic and beautiful chateau in St Emilion. Your tour will start in the vineyards in front of the château, followed by a tour of the traditional vat room. At the end of the chateau visit, you will enjoy a tasting of the chateau's wines

  • 3:30 pm: Visit the famous medieval village of St Emilion dating from the Middle Ages.
  • 5:30 pm:  You will arrive back in Bordeaux.

Highlights

  • Visits to three chateaux in Medoc and St Emilion: family run estates and classified growth estates
  • Picnic lunch at a charming classified growth estate in St-Emilion.
  • Wine tasting class: learn to taste wine like a pro
  • Tour of the medieval village of St-Emilion, UNESCO Classified since 1999

About the experience

Local Guide

Local Guide:

A la Francaise - Bordeaux Team

Experience duration

Experience duration

8 Hours 30 Minutes

Number of wineries visited

Number of wineries visited

3

Style of wines served

Style of wines served

    Red Wine
Things to see

Things to see

  • Vineyards
  • Winery
  • Tasting Room
  • Other Estate Areas
Transport included?

Transport included?

Yes, all transport included

Accommodation included?

Accommodation included?

Not included

Food included?

Food included?

Gastronomic experience

Location

Place Des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux, France

Experience starting point

Monument aux Girondins, Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux

Experience ending point

The same as starting point

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