Saint-Émilion wine tourfrom Bordeaux
A private day on the Right Bank: two estates, the UNESCO-listed medieval village and a gourmet picnic among the vines. Your guide collects you from the place of your choice and brings you back in the evening.
At a glance
- Duration
- Full day
- Format
- 100% private, just your group
- Pick-up
- From the place of your choice, with drop-off at the same place
- Languages
- French, English and Spanish
- Transport
- Van driven by your guide up to 8 guests, chauffeur-driven vehicles beyond that
- Price
- From €250 per person
The day
Pick-up
Your guide collects you from the place of your choice, in Bordeaux or nearby. Saint-Émilion is about forty kilometres away, less than an hour's drive.
First estate
Welcome from the estate team, a walk through the vines, a visit of the cellars and a guided tasting.
Lunch
A gourmet picnic among the vines, included. You can also choose a village restaurant, at your own expense.
The village
A guided walk through the medieval village, its limestone lanes and its views over the vineyards.
Second estate
Another visit and tasting, to compare two ways of making wine within the same appellation.
Return
Drop-off at your pick-up place at the end of the day.
Your guide chooses the estates and the order of visits according to availability and your wishes.
What you will discover
A limestone terroir
The limestone plateau and its slopes give Saint-Émilion wines their freshness and structure. You see it in the vines, then in the glass.
Merlot and Cabernet Franc
The two grapes of the Right Bank, often blended. Your guide shows you how to tell them apart at the tasting.
From vine to cellar
Harvest, fermentation, barrel ageing: each step explained on site, by the people who do it.
A listed landscape
The Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, for its vineyard landscape shaped over the centuries.
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at the place of your choice
- Private transport all day
- A dedicated guide from start to finish
- Guided visits and tastings at two estates
- Gourmet picnic
Not included
- Restaurant lunch, if you prefer it to the picnic
- Wine and spirits bought on site
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Saint-Émilion wine tour from Bordeaux cost?
The day starts at €250 per person. The price covers pick-up at the place of your choice, private transport, your guide all day, visits and tastings at two estates, the village tour and the picnic.
How long is the day?
It is a full day, from pick-up in the morning to drop-off in the late afternoon. The exact times are set with you on confirmation.
How many estates do we visit?
Two estates, each with a guided visit and a tasting, plus a guided tour of the village of Saint-Émilion.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a gourmet picnic is included. If you prefer a village restaurant, that is possible, at your own expense.
Where is the pick-up?
At the place of your choice: hotel, apartment, station, in Bordeaux or nearby. Drop-off is at the same place, or at another address if you tell us.
Can more than 8 people come?
Yes. Up to 8 guests, your guide drives you in their van. Beyond that, we add chauffeur-driven vehicles for the rest of the group.
Which languages is the tour in?
Your guide hosts the day in French, English and Spanish. Choose your language in the form.