From Bordeaux: Full-Day St Emilion Wine Tasting Tour
ID: GYG3295-3295
Category:
Sight Seeing
, Nature and Landscapes
Country: France
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover this unique Bordeaux wine tour that will head towards the charming village of St Emilion. Not only is the village famed for its wines it is also considered as one of those beautiful hilltop villages that visitors of France cherish so much.
The wine region of Libournais encompasses much of what is referred to as the Right Bank. Named after its historical capital, the expression Right Bank typically refers to wines from the Pomerol and St-Emilion areas of the Libournais. There are several villages around the region that share the Saint-Émilion name, such as Montagne-Saint-Émilion and St-Georges-Saint-Émilion that are named the satellite appellations. The area is bordered to the west by Pomerol. Merlot is the dominant grape in this area, followed by Cabernet Franc and a very small quantity of Malbec that is tending to disappear. The climate and damper, cool soils of the area makes it difficult for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to fully ripen and as such is less often used.
Depart for the Saint Emilion wine region and enjoy a visit and wine tasting at a famous classified growth Chateaux of the Pomerol or Saint Emilion appellation.
Afterwards, arrive in the village of Saint Emilion and enjoy a guided walking tour with your guide to discover the main monuments of this quaint hilltop village. During your free time for lunch and personal discovery, why not discover the underground monuments of Saint Emilion?
In the afternoon experience another visit and wine tasting session in one of the selected Classified Chateaus of Saint Emilion.
Highlights
- Visit and enjoy wine tastings at 3 classified growth chateaux
- Enjoy a short walking tour of St Emilion village
- Be transported in comfortable and fully equipped minivans
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is an adult only tour and not suitable for children under 18 years old
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible
• You must be 18 years to drink alcohol
• There is a minimum number of 2 people required for the tour to operate
• Please note that visits to the wineries are not private but most of the time the visit and wine tasting is for your group only
• All wineries have been carefully selected with a guarantee of quality
• This activity operates rain or shine
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
In front of central Bordeaux tourism office located at 12 cours du 30 Juillet 33000 BORDEAUX
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
