A Day Off the Beaten Path

Far from the famous names, this day reveals a more intimate side of Bordeaux. Between the Garonne and the Dordogne rivers, the Entre-Deux-Mers rolls out its vine-covered hills, its family estates and characterful wines that remain little known. Along the way, you meet passionate winemakers and taste their wines, far from the crowds.

Your Experience

Duration: a full day, about 8 hours
Experience: entirely private, transportation included, with your local, English-speaking wine expert, who is also your driver
Estates: 2 to 3 estates, from family-owned properties to leading estates of the Entre-Deux-Mers
Appellations: lesser-known appellations, away from the classic routes
Departure: from your hotel in Bordeaux (or another location in Bordeaux)

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Your Day

Bordeaux / Entre-Deux-Mers / Bordeaux

9:30 AM
Bordeaux
Your guide meets you at your hotel, or at any address in Bordeaux.
10:30 AM
Visit a Family-Owned Estate
Visit a family-owned estate in Graves de Vayres or another appellation of the Entre-Deux-Mers, followed by a tasting of the estate’s wines.
12:30 PM
Lunch
A picnic lunch at a wine estate or lunch at a local restaurant.
2:30 PM
Visit an Exceptional Estate
Visit a leading estate in the Entre-Deux-Mers or another appellation, followed by a tasting of the estate’s wines.
4:30 PM
Tasting at Another Estate
Taste the wines of an estate in the Entre-Deux-Mers or another small appellation.
6 PM
Bordeaux
Your guide drives you back to your hotel.

Wineries visited / Organization / Price

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

Entre-Deux-Mers & Côtes de Bordeaux
Château de Reignac, Château de Camarsac, Château de Mouchac, Château Montlau, Château Carignan, Château Biac, Château Le Puy, Château Le Lau…

Each visit usually lasts between 1 and 2 hours and includes an introduction to the vineyard and the history of the château, followed by a guided tour of the vat room and cellars. Your visit ends with a tasting of the estate’s wines.