Bordeaux: Wine Country Vineyards Tour w/ Local Wine Tastings – Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

EXPERIENCE:

Take a few hours to see the Bordeaux wine country on a guided tour. Discover Medoc, Saint-Emilion, Graves, and Sauternes or Entre-deux-Mers — each with its own charm. The wine region depends on the day of your visit.

Depart from the Bordeaux Tourist Office and discover different types of châteaux and taste the colors of the wines according to the wine region. During the trip, your guide will explain Bordeaux wine and give a lot of information.

From Tuesday to Saturday, stop at 2 wine estates, visit the technical part with the oak barrels, the vats, and learn about the wine-making process. Discover the prevalence of the seasons which shape the varieties of flavors and more.

At the end of each visit, enjoy a tasting of two wines of the property with advice about the steps of the art of tasting (the quantity is limited by French law).

On Sunday and Monday, the destination is Saint-Emilion, one of the most famous places in the world for wine and heritage. Follow your guide through the Saint-Emilion village to admire some of the old and remarkable buildings and go into the amazing underground church.

The second part of the afternoon includes a visit to a wine estate and a tasting of two wines. On the way back to Bordeaux your guide can answer any questions or give advice. Arrive in Bordeaux in the evening.

Monday: Saint-Emilion or Fronsac
Tuesday: Medoc
Wednesday: Graves and Sauternes
Thursday: Bourg and Blaye
Friday: Entre-deux-Mers
Saturday: Medoc
Sunday: Saint-Emilion

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Have a good overview for your first visit to Bordeaux vineyards
Learn a lot thanks to the official guide with license
Take advantage of an attractive price to discover the Bordeaux vine
Admire the amazing underground church in Saint-Emilion (on Sundays and Mondays)
Discover the wine-making process and its influences on many wine varieties

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