A day in Saint Emilion and Pomerol

  • Cloître de l'Église collégiale in Saint Emilion
  • Close-up of grapes - vineyard tour

Starting at 625€ for the party

Nestled on the Dordogne’s right bank, Saint-Emilion epitomizes Bordeaux’s wine country. American visitors explored its rolling
hills and sunlit vineyards, learning about the unique climate nurturing Merlot, Cab Franc, and Cab Sauvignon grapes—the
essence of its famed red wines. Guided by experts, they uncovered how limestone soils shape these wines, blending tradition
and innovation in Saint-Emilion’s winemaking story.

  • Full-day private tour
  • English-speaking local guide with food and wine expertise
  • Guided visit and tasting at two to three Chateaux (visit fees not included)
  • Private wine tasting and tour of Saint-Emilion
  • Optional: Private cooking class (not included)
  • Optional: Guided visit of Saint Emilion’s underground (Monolithic church) (not included)
  • Optional: Escape game in a winery
  • Optional: Wine blending workshop

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Bordeaux / Saint Emilion / Bordeaux (50 miles/ 1h30 total travel time)

Map of Libourne region

10 AM – BORDEAUX

Hotel pickup in Bordeaux (or another location).

11 AM – VISIT A « GRAND CRU CLASSÉ » ESTATE

Visit a premium winery in Saint Emilion (family-owned estate) and taste the wines of the estate.

12:30 PM – LUNCH

Lunch in the town of Saint Emilion or on a terrace at a winery among the vines.

3 PM – VISIT A GRAND WINE CELLAR IN POMEROL OR SAINT EMILION

Visit a premium winery in Pomerol and taste the wines of the estate.

4 PM – VISIT THE MEDIEVAL TOWN

Discover the town of Saint Emilion and drive through some top wineries of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol… Picture time!

5 PM – ANOTHER TASTING/VISIT OF A « GRAND CRU CLASSÉ » ESTATE

Guided wine tasting in a local wine store in the heart of the town of Saint Emilion OR visit another winery in Saint Emilion and taste the wines of the estate.

6/6:30 PM – BORDEAUX

Arrive back at your hotel.


Wineries visited / Organization / Price

Example of wineries visited during the day (this list is not exhaustive):

Château Figeac, Château Pavie, Château Bellefont Belcier, Château Canon La Gaffelière, Château La Gaffelière, Château Coutet, Château Tour Saint Christophe, Château de Reignac, Château Troplong Mondot, Château de Ferrand, Château de Sales, Château Beauregard, Château de la Rivière, Couvent des Jacobins, Château Villemaurine, Château Saint-George Côte Pavie, Château Guadet, Château Beausejour Becot…

Each visit usually lasts between 1 and 2 hours and includes a presentation of the vineyard, the history of the chateau, a guided tour of the vat room and cellars. Your tour finishes with a tasting of the wine(s) of the estate.

Included:

  • ​Booking/organization
  • Private transportation
  • Your English-speaking local wine guide/driver

Not included:

  • Winery visit & tasting fees, meals, any personal expenses, airfares, accommodation, travel insurance, and tips.
  • Generally anything not listed in the program.
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