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Bordeaux: Saint-Emilion and Medoc Full-Day Wine Experience

1. Bordeaux: Saint-Emilion and Medoc Full-Day Wine Experience

Spend a day exploring the wineries and vineyards in Bordeaux on a guided wine tasting trip. Sample wines at three wineries and tour the historic town of Saint-Emilion. Savor local specialties during a picnic at a French castle in Margaux. Depart from the city center of Bordeaux to discover the most beautiful vineyards of both banks. To start, visit Saint-Emilion with your guide. Tour the village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover its historical monuments. Later, visit a Château (winery) and enjoy a tasting of 3 wines while learning about Saint-Émilion. Then, a picnic and tasting of 3 wines await you in a Château in Margaux on the left bank. Enjoy food prepared by an artisanal and traditional Bordeaux caterer who offers fresh, local, and tasty products as well as Basque country charcuterie and cheese. In the afternoon, stop by the famous Château Margaux and take photos before heading to your third guided tour and wine tasting at a 5th grand cru vineyard in the 1855 classification. Finish your tour with a new perspective on the art of winemaking.

Bordeaux: Half-Day Margaux Tour

2. Bordeaux: Half-Day Margaux Tour

Depart from the city center of Bordeaux and enjoy a scenic tour that takes you to prominent chateaus in the region. Taste wines, and learn about the unique qualities of wines produced by these appellations. At the 5th Grand Cru, discover the history and architecture of the castle as you try its unique wines. Begin your tour with a visit to the Margaux appellation and learn about the history and methods they use in making their wines. Head to the first Chateau, and admire the surrounding vineyards while you learn about the different grape varieties used to produce the wines of the Margaux appellation. Take the opportunity to discuss with wine experts who will explain the production and winemaking techniques. Then, pass by the famous Chateau Margaux, and take a photo before going on to your second guided tour in a 5th Grand Cru classified Chateau. Discover the history and architecture of this iconic castle while tasting at least 3 of their wines. List of the Châteaux Médoc: Château Siran Château DauzacChâteau Paveil de LuzeChâteau Marquis de TermeChâteau Paloumey

From Bordeaux: Afternoon Wine Tasting in the Medoc Region

3. From Bordeaux: Afternoon Wine Tasting in the Medoc Region

Enjoy a drive from Bordeaux to the Medoc region along the Chateaux Route. On this 5.5-hour afternoon tour you’ll learn about the history of Bordeaux wines. Spend some time touring the vineyards and winery at a family run estate. Hear the story of the passionate family that has kept the vineyard alive for generations. Discover the intense colors, woody aromas and distinct tastes of Bordeaux wines during a tasting class. Visit a stunning 1855 Great Classified Growth wine estate, in one Bordeaux's most prestigious châteaux areas. Learn about their wine-making process and taste the estate's wines, accompanied by French delicacies, including cheese, fresh bread and dried sausage. Between the 2 chateau visit, do a quick stop in front of Château Margaux to take some pictures.

Medoc Half-Day Bordeaux Wine Tour

4. Medoc Half-Day Bordeaux Wine Tour

Departing from a central location in Bordeaux, this small group, half-day tour explores the beautiful Medoc wine-growing region of France. The region you will explore includes the southern region of the Medoc wine area. You will visit 2 wine estates of Classified Growth or Cru Bourgeois estates that have been carefully selected for their exceptional setting and quality of the wine.  Learn all there is to know about the history of the estate, the wine-making process, as well as the techniques used during wine-making. A wine tasting session follows the visits. After your tasting session, follow the castle road to see some of the most famous chateaus of the region, such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Palmer.

Full-Day Medoc Wine Tour

5. Full-Day Medoc Wine Tour

Departing from a central location in Bordeaux, this small group tour explores the beautiful Medoc wine-growing region of France. You will head towards the famous wine-producing appellations such as Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac and Saint Estephe. You will enjoy 3 visits in Classified Growth or Cru Bourgeois estates that have been carefully selected for their exceptional setting and quality of wine. You will learn all there is to know about the history of the estates, the wine making process, as well as the techniques used during wine making. A wine tasting session follows the visits. The Medoc area covers approximately 5,700 hectares of declared vineyards, producing an average 300,000 hectoliters of wine per year. Of the grape varieties permitted, 50% of the viticultural area is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and to a lesser extent Petit Verdot and Malbec. Also allowed within the AOC regulations are the varieties Cabernet Franc and Carménère. After your tasting sessions, follow the castle road to see some of the most famous châteaux of the region, such as Chateau Margaux, Chateau Palmer, or Chateau Pichon Longueville.

Soussans: Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting near Margaux

6. Soussans: Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting near Margaux

Enjoy a tour and wine tasting experience at the Chateau Haut Breton Larigaudiere winery near Bordeaux. Nestled in the prestigious appellation of Margaux, you will discover the secrets behind the elegance of this region's wines. Learn about the history of winemaking, and taste locally-produced wines. After being welcomed at the reception, your experience begins with a tour of the property and an explanation of its history. Continue to the fermenting room, where your guide will explain the winemaking process, then visit the barrel cellar to talk about wine aging. The tour will be followed by a guided tasting of several wines (depending on the option) from the Margaux appellation.

From Bordeaux: Medoc Winery Morning Tour with Wine Tasting

7. From Bordeaux: Medoc Winery Morning Tour with Wine Tasting

9:00 AM: Meet your guide in the center of Bordeaux and drive to the Medoc wine region. They'll talk to you about Bordeaux wines during the journey to the chateaux.                                             10:00 AM: You will be welcomed at a beautiful winery château. Walk around the vineyards and cellars, learn about the estate’s wine making processes and finish by indulging yourself in various wine tastings paired with an aperitive platter made with dry sausage, cheese and dark chocolate.                                                11:15 AM: Stop in front of Château Margaux to take some pictures and enjoy the chateau route with some explanations of your guide about the chateau you will pass by .                                                12:30 PM: Back to Bordeaux.                                              

Bordeaux: St-Emilion & Medoc Wine Day Tour with Lunch

8. Bordeaux: St-Emilion & Medoc Wine Day Tour with Lunch

8:30am : Meet your guide at Rustic Vines Tours agency in Bordeaux center and drive to Saint-Emilion; 9:15am : Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion Unesco listed village; 10:00am : Wine tasting in the heart of the village; 11:15am : Guided tour in a Saint-Emilion winery with wine tastings; 12:15pm : Picnic lunch at the winery (Sandwich or Salad with a glass of wine); 1:30pm : Drive to Médoc; 2:30pm : Visit followed by wine tastings at the 1st winery in Médoc; 4:00pm : 2nd stop at a winery of Médoc for a visit and wine tastings; 5:00pm : Drive back to Bordeaux; 6:00pm : Drop-off at Rustic Vines agency in Bordeaux center. Schedules may vary due to many reasons (Delay, traffic jam...)

From Bordeaux: Médoc Region Afternoon Wine Tasting Tour

9. From Bordeaux: Médoc Region Afternoon Wine Tasting Tour

1.45 pm Meet your guide at Rustic Vines shop located "26 rue de la devise", in Bordeaux downtown and drive to Médoc; 2.30 pm First stop at a winery for a visit of the estate followed by a wine tasting; 4 pm Guided visit and wine tasting session at a 2nd Château of Margaux Appellation; 5 pm Drive back to Bordeaux; 6 pm Drop-off at Rustic Vines shop, time to say goodbye to your guide and share good tips.

Tour of the winery and tasting of 3 appellations

10. Tour of the winery and tasting of 3 appellations

Enjoy a guided tour of Château Haut-Breton Larigaudière while learning the secrets of Bordeaux wine production. Taste three different types of wine. Meet your guide in front of the family château. Begin your tour and learn the history of local winemaking. Discover the terroir's characteristics and visit its traditional vat room. End with a commented tasting featuring AOC Bordeaux Supérieur, AOC Margaux, and AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Stop at the winery boutique if you wish to purchase a bottle with the help of your guide. Enjoy extra time to explore the park of the château and take beautiful pictures of your experience.

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Met at the Olala Bordeaux for the tour. We ended up having a private tour as our group (3 people) was the only one signed up for the full day tour. Headed off to Saint Emilion for the wine tasting at two different chateaus. Then we took a foot tour of Saint Emilion, which was just amazing! The cutest historic town with beauty at every turn and in every little nook. Then back to the Olala for a lunch featuring local fair. Then our same tour guide took us and 4 other people on the afternoon tour to the Medoc region. We tasted wine at two other chateaus and stopped at another for a photo opportunity. It was great to be able to taste wine from two different regions to be able to compare. We then loaded back into the van for the trip back to Bordeaux.

We visited 3 wineries in Mageaux and saint-Emillion. Xavier(the guide) was very friendly. He has a lot of wine thing to talk and discuss with us. I was enjoy during this daytrip. And his driving was also good!!!

This tour was informative and the lunch was delicious. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and patient when explaining aspects of the wine process and ranking systems that were difficult to understand

Fantastic experience, Jerome our guide was really good and took us to the most beautiful farms and wine tastings.

Well organized trip. A knowledgeable tour guide to explain the details of chateau, wines and appellation.