Saint Emilion Wine Tour from Bordeaux

Discover the medieval streets and delicious wines of Saint Emilion on the most popular wine tasting tour from Bordeaux.
Highlights:

• Taste fabulous Saint Emilion red wines
• Wine tasting in Grand Cru Château
• Visit the UNESCO village of Saint Emilion

Includes:

• Driver (guide)
• Wine tasting
• Bottled water
• Mercedes Vito Tourer 8 seater minivan transportation

Not included:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Meals

Please note:the tour starts from a meeting point. Minimum 2 people.

Upon arrival at the meeting point in Bordeaux, you will be welcomed by your driver (guide), who will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you, after which you will begin to make your way to the Saint Emilion wine producing region.

Starting in the city of Bordeaux, the tour will bring you out of the city to the picturesque countryside plains and rolling hills of the right bank wine producing area. This is the heart of Bordeauxs famous wine region, where many vineyards carry the Saint Emilion AOC designation. Each of these local wineries produce vintages with distinct soil features backed by a long winemaking heritage. Your first major stop will be in one of the local estates for a visit and wine tasting at a Grand Cru Château.

Here, you will taste different vintages in a carefully selected domain. The wines are a blend of Merlot grapes with deep, bold flavors, along with other local grape varieties, especially Cabernet Franc and, to a lesser degree, Cabernet Sauvignon. A local guide of the winery will reveal all the steps in the wine production process for you, as well as share some historical details about the estate.

Following the wine tasting session, your tour continues with a guided walking tour of the eponymous village. Stroll through the quaint, cobbled streets of this medieval town, while your tour guide recounts local history, from the days of the 8th century hermit Emilion, to the 19th century mining galleries, which still lie beneath the village.

It is no coincidence that Saint Emilion has been awarded the UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999. After the walk, enjoy some free time to explore the village on your own.

Finally, you will head back to the meeting point in Bordeaux, where the wine tour concludes after having learned a lot about this famous wine producing area.