Saint-Emilion is a place where history is ubiquitous. It’s breathtakingly beautiful landscape of best vineyards and countryside has been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. Saint-Emilion is one of the most prestigious wine areas in the world known for Merlot-driven red wines.
Saint-Emilion wines are powerful and structured reds, mainly made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. They offer a complex aromatic palette combining black fruits, spices and woody notes, and are characterized by a velvety tannicity that reveals itself over time.
Morning: Pick up at your hotel in Bordeaux. Private transportation with an English-speaking driver, expert of the wine region. The journey to the Saint-Émilion region takes approximately 1 hour. Begin your day with a tour and tasting at a renowned winery such as Bellefont Belcier, Troplong Mondot, Château de Ferrand, or Beau-Séjour Bécot, etc.
Lunch: Enjoy a lunch in a fine gourmet restaurant with fresh and local food, that your driver will recommend (to be paid onsite). The lunch can also be organized in a winery (additional cost will apply).
Afternoon: Take a walking tour of the village with your English-speaking driver, followed by a guided tour of the Saint Emilion Souterrains (option). This tour takes you deep into the limestone to explore Saint-Émilion's unique underground heritage. Time to come back in the vineyards. Private tour and tasting of a 2nd winery (Chateau Beauregard, Trottevieille, Soutard, etc.)
Drop Off at your hotel in Bordeaux
PRICES:
The prices listed apply to private groups already formed with no sharing or mixing with other guests.
6-7 guests: from €245 per person
4-5 guests: from €310 per person
2-3 guests: from €445 per person
Included in the price:
- Private transportation for the day in a Sedan car if 2 persons, in a van up to 3 persons
- An English-speaking driver-guide expert of the wine region
- Time to explore the village with your driver-guide
- 2 private visits and tastings in 2 different Chateaux
* Additional costs will apply for somes visits like Chateau Figeac, Chateau Pavie, Chateau Troplong Mondot Chateau Trottevieille.
* Itinerary and winery selection can be modified according to availability. Additional costs may apply on Sunday and Bank Holiday.