Graves & Saint Emilion Full Day tour: Bordeaux Essentials - Bordeaux Wine Trails

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Graves & Saint Emilion Full Day tour:
Bordeaux Essentials

Full day
8 persons max.
8 hours

Wine tasting in Bordeaux couldn’t be better than our Graves and Saint-Emilion tour, which is truly the ultimate French lifestyle experience. In just one day you’ll discover the richness and remarkable diversity of Bordeaux wines. First you’ll visit a prestigious winery in the Graves area, followed by a gourmet picnic lunch amongst the vines, where you’ll be savoring local charcuterie and cheeses with château wines under the warm south west sun! The wine tour continues in the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, tasting several world-renowned red wines. We can guarantee that by the end of your journey with us, you’ll know all there is to know about Bordeaux wines. An exclusive tour that will not disappoint to impress your taste buds and give you a real sense of life in France!

Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at least 48 hours prior to your tour. The picnic is mostly composed of local cheeses, cured meats and salad or fresh seasonal vegetables. We cannot guarantee vegan catering.

For the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide bottles of water during our tours. Guests are kindly invited to bring their own. Water will also be available at the chateaus.

Program

09:05

Meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 12 cours du 30 Juillet

09:15

En route to the Pessac-LĂ©ognan vineyard

09:45

Visit of a Pessac-Léognan or Graves prestigous winery, wine tasting of the Château’s red & white wines

12:00

Tour of a family-owned vineyard in Saint-Emilion wine region with a picnic style lunch at the vineyard accompanied with wine selected from the winery

14:30

Explore the quaint streets in a short guided walking tour of the village of Saint-Emilion

15:30

Tour of a chateau in the Pomerol or Saint-Emilion appellation. You’ll be welcomed by the château host for one last exclusive wine tasting!

17:30

Back to the Tourist Office

Meeting Point

Bordeaux Tourist Office

Duration

8 hrs

Transportation

Premium 8 seater minivan

Languages Spoken

English/French

What to Bring

Comfortable footwear & water bottle

Highlights

  • 3 winery stops and up to 9 tastings including red and white
  • French gourmet picnic style lunch at the Château with a glass of wine
  • Limited to 8 persons per group

Meeting point

Office de tourisme de Bordeaux
12 Cours du 30 Juillet 33000 Bordeaux

 

Included / Excluded

Included

  • Transportation in a premium minivan
  • All wine tasting fees
  • Guided walking tour of the village (1 hour)
  • Freshly made meal & a glass of wine per person
  • Visit & wine tastings in 3  Grand Cru chateaux
  • Local guide, expert in Bordeaux wines

Excluded

  • Gratuities for the guide
  • Personal insurance or expenses
  • Bottled water

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Q&A

Wear closed shoes for the cobblestone streets in Saint-Emilion, and warm clothing for the wine cellars where the temperature is around 59°F (15°C).
The minimum number is 2 participants. If the minimum number of participants is not met, the tour will be cancelled, you will be fully refunded or offered an alternative.
You can carry your luggage with you on request. It will depend on the size of the luggage and the space available in the van. But your chauffeur-guide will accompany you during your visits, so, any luggage or personal effects inside the vehicle will be left unattended. Bordeaux Wine Trails cannot be held liable in the event of theft or damage to your property.
Between 2 and 3 at each estate.
The vehicles used are 9-seater minivans (1 driver + 8 passengers including two on the front seat). They are newer model cars with air-conditioning in the front and back, equipped with 2 sliding doors which make it easier for the group to get in and out of the vehicle. They’re also equipped with a sound system to hear the guide’s comments (or music). On request we can offer different types and style of véhicle (vintage, electric, sports car, 15 to 45 seaters VIP Bus)
With the exception of a few very rare estates (1st growth wineries for instance), it is always possible to buy wine during our wine tours. Most wineries ship worldwide too! We strongly recommend shipping wine home in order to avoid carrying bottles along your travel(s).
We’re located right in the city centre of Bordeaux. So, if you’re in town you can always drop by to book your tour. If not you can reserve your tour online on our website. In case you have any questions you can always get in touch with us.