Château St-Emilion Grand Cru visit and Grand Cru and Pomerol tasting
ID: GYG918400-1455373
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Country: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Join an experienced winemaker on a tour of an exclusive Chateau Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Afterwards, taste 4 quality wines from Pomerol and Saint-Emilion.
Experience a unique excursion to the picturesque Saint-Émilion wine region and immerse yourself in the world of French viticulture. Accompanied by an experienced winemaker, you'll visit an exclusive Grand Cru château and discover the secrets of wine production.
The tour begins with a relaxing visit to the vineyards. You'll learn all about the viticultural cycle and the particularities of the prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation. The viticulturist will explain how work in the vineyard evolves over the course of the year, from tending the vines through to harvest time. You'll also get a fascinating insight into the estate's strategies for adapting to climatic challenges such as spring frosts, and discover how the château implements sustainable practices to respect and protect the environment.
You'll finish with a visit to the wine cellar, where you'll discover the entire process involved in producing a quality wine. From the fermentation process to pumping and pressing, the winemaker will give you detailed information on how grapes give birth to noble wines. This combination of technique and taste makes the visit a true voyage of discovery.
The highlight of the tour is a guided tasting of four Saint-Émilion and Pomerol grands crus, both classic and biodynamic, from different terroirs. The highlight of the tour is a guided tasting of five wines from different terroirs, including Saint-Émilion Grand Cru and the prestigious Pomerol, in both classic and biodynamic versions. Each wine is explained by the winemaker, allowing you to fully appreciate the subtle differences and unique characteristics of each wine.
This tour offers not only a fascinating insight into the art of winemaking, but also an opportunity to discover all the historical and gastronomic treasures of the Saint-Émilion region. An unforgettable experience for wine lovers and epicureans alike.
Highlights
- Comparative tasting of Saint Emilion and Pomerol
- Comparative tasting of biodynamic and conventional wines
- Guided tour of the vineyard and winery
- Guided tasting
- High quality wines approved by "James Suckling" and "Decanter".
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Le Pique Nique is in the park of the Chateau by a lake
INCLUDED
- Cirquit in the Bee Friendly vineyard
- Guided tour of the Cave du Chateau
- Comparative tasting of Saint Emilion Grand Cru and Pomerol wines
NOT INCLUDED
- Picnic option (additional charge)
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.