About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring the Northern Rhône Valley's finest vineyard estates with a WSET-qualified wine merchant as your guide. Visit two handpicked winemakers in the morning, tasting their Syrah, Condrieu and Saint-Joseph offerings, then settle into a 19th-century villa for lunch and a masterclass spanning decades of Rhône wines. A private driver handles transport throughout; you'll taste 15–20 wines, sample artisanal French cheeses, and have the option to purchase bottles for shipment home.
Highlights
- Two winery visits with 5–6 tastings each
- Côte-Rotie, Hermitage, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph wines
- Masterclass with WSET3-qualified merchant guide
- Lunch and afternoon session in historic villa
- 15–20 wines spanning 1950s to 2010s vintages
- Artisanal French cheeses paired throughout
- Private chauffeur in Tesla or Mercedes
What to expect
The morning begins at two established estates where you'll work through their portfolios under the winemakers' own commentary. Expect to learn how soil and climate shape the region's signature Syrah and white varietals. By midday, you'll arrive at the villa—a serene base for the afternoon's deeper dive. There, your guide walks you through Rhône wines across generations, explaining structure, ageing and food pairing. Seasonal cheeses and locally sourced dishes ground each tasting. The day unfolds unhurried; you set the pace, and transport between venues is seamless.
Good to know
Bring comfortable shoes; estates involve some walking. The guide is knowledgeable about French wine specifics and happy to discuss purchases and international shipping. Service animals are welcome. Not suitable if you have serious back problems, are pregnant or have cardiovascular concerns.
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