A day in Saint Emilion and Pomerol
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.
Here’s what the day will include:
- Private transportation from your hotel and throughout the day.
- Visits to renowned wineries in the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol regions, with guided tours and tastings (different packages available).
- A guided walk through the charming village of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Time for a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant (cost not included in the tour price).
- An expert wine guide who will be with your clients throughout the day to share insights about the region’s history and wines.
- Optional: Private cooking class (not included)
- Optional: Guided visit of Saint Emilion’s underground (Monolithic church) (not included)
- Optional: Bike tour in the wine country (not included)
- Optional: Wine blending workshop
Bordeaux / Saint Emilion / Bordeaux (50 miles/ 1h30 total travel time)
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.
