Bordeaux: Médoc & St-Emilion Wine Regions Tour with Tastings

South of France, Bordeaux



Tour two mythical wine regions of Médoc and St-Emilion in Bordeaux. Taste wines at 3 wine estates and enjoy a picnic lunch in the garden of a beautiful chateau in St-Emilion.

This guided wine tour from Bordeaux visits three châteaux in the Médoc and Saint-Émilion regions, ideal for wine enthusiasts and culture seekers.

Highlights

  • Visit three different châteaux and explore the vineyards and estates
  • Taste a minimum of 7 to 8 wines, sampling 2 to 3 wines per château
  • Learn proper wine tasting techniques and develop your palate
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the châteaux
  • Tour the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Description

Meet your guide in central Bordeaux and travel to the Médoc wine region. During the transfer, learn about Bordeaux wine history and production.

Your first stop is a prestigious Classified Growth estate operating since 1855. Explore the vineyards and cellars, discover the winemaking process, and conclude the visit with wine tastings.

Next, drive to Saint-Émilion to visit a Growth Classified winery. Taste their wines while enjoying a picnic lunch. Afterward, continue to a traditional, family-run estate on the Right Bank. Tour the private chateau’s vat room and cellar, then participate in a tasting class that teaches wine tasting steps and aroma identification.

The tour ends with a guided walk around the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, known for its historical and cultural significance.

Includes

  • Entrance fees to 3 châteaux
  • Tasting of 7 to 8 wines (2 to 3 per château)
  • Picnic lunch
  • Guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion
  • Transportation in a comfortable minivan
  • Professional guide

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

Important Information

  • The tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate; if only one books, the tour may be cancelled with a full refund.
  • All passengers, including children, must have a valid ticket to board the minivan. Unregistered children cannot be accepted on the day of the tour.
  • The tour is not accessible to children under 4 years old.
  • Wheelchair access is not available.
  • If you and a friend book separately for the same tour, please contact us to coordinate.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring a hat or sunscreen in summer. Morning departures provide cooler temperatures and less crowded sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes the Médoc and Saint-Emilion wine regions near Bordeaux.
You will visit three distinct chateaux during the full-day tour.
You will taste a minimum of 7 to 8 wines, with 2 to 3 wines offered at each château.
The tour starts in central Bordeaux where you meet your guide before traveling to the vineyards.
Yes, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the chateaux.
Yes, the tour includes a visit to Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage medieval village.
Yes, the tour features an educational wine tasting class teaching proper techniques.
Yes, the tour is suitable for all levels, including beginners interested in Bordeaux wines.
Yes, transportation between Bordeaux and the wine regions is provided as part of the tour.
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