About this tour
Spend five hours exploring Saint-Émilion's celebrated wine region from Bordeaux in a small minibus group. Your guide walks you through the stone village, then takes you into multiple estates—both grand châteaux and smaller producers—where you'll learn about fermentation, oak ageing, and terroir before tasting at least six wines. Local charcuterie, cheese, and regional pastries punctuate the afternoon, rounding out a proper introduction to Bordeaux's right-bank gems.
Highlights
- Six wine tastings minimum across contrasting estates
- Medieval village exploration with local knowledge
- Behind-the-scenes look at barrel cellars and ageing
- Small group of maximum eight people
- Regional charcuterie and Saint-Émilion specialities included
- Bilingual guide (French and English)
- Morning or afternoon sessions from Bordeaux
What to expect
You'll board a minibus and head out to Saint-Émilion, where the guide gives you the lay of the land—cobbled streets, church, ramparts. Then it's on to two or three different wineries. At each stop, someone from the property explains its history and operation, walks you through the cellars (sometimes cool and musty), and talks through the oak maturation before pouring several glasses. The tastings are proper ones, not rushed sips. Between wineries you nibble cured meats, cheese, or macaroons to cleanse the palate. Expect uneven terrain in the village and standing time at estates.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes—the village is steep and cobbled. Bring ID. Arrive ten minutes early. Groups max out at eight. Children under ten need their own car seat (you provide it). Public transport to the meeting point is available. Gratuities and monument entry fees aren't included.
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