Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux
Description
Enjoy an afternoon of French wine tasting in either the Medoc or St-Emilion wine region on this small-group tour from Bordeaux. Visit one wonderful French château and enjoy tasting different wines accompanied by a typical French platter of local bread, cheese and cured meat. End your afternoon with sightseeing and a wine workshop where you’ll learn some expert wine-tasting tips.
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Itinerary
Enjoy an afternoon wine tour with "à la française" discovering the St-Emilion region and enjoying visit and tasting at 1 chateau Grand Cru Classé
Enjoy visits and tastings at one lovely chateau in the famous Medoc wine region and its famous appelation such as Margaux, St-Julien, Haut-Medoc etc...
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must be 18 years of age to drink alcohol
- Minimum age is 4 years
- The tour may be cancelled if there is only 1 participant. We legally require a minimimum of two people to operate the tour. If so, we will contact the client and he will get a full refund.
- No pets allowed
- If you book it separatly with your friends, please let us know
- The tour could mix french and english speaker customers
Reviews(1,467)
This was a very nice tour and highly recommend. . Despite the heat wave, our guide Fabien went above and beyond to keep us cool and make this a memorable experience. Fabien is very well versed in the Bordeaux wine region and share very interesting facts about Chateau’s and the industry in general. You will have an excellent time.
Very good experience. Efficient communication and easy to navigate booking. Even during 41 degree heat, the guide was taking care of the groupe by choosing walks mostly in the shadow, cooling the car with AC, etc. Would love to see more vineries, but I guess for this we just need to book a whole day instead.
Dear guest, Thank you for your thoughtful review and for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you found the communication smooth and that our guide was able to make the day as comfortable as possible despite the exceptional heat. And yes, for guests wishing to visit additional wineries and enjoy a more in-depth wine experience, our full-day tours are indeed an excellent option. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us. We hope to welcome you back soon! Sincerely, A la Française Team
Very nice afternoon wine tasting and visiting! Everybody was so nice and welcoming. Highly recommended
Dear Alice, Thank you for your kind review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your afternoon. It's wonderful to know that you felt welcomed by everyone you met along the way. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again on a future tour! Sincerely, A la Française Team
Hmmm, where do i start…. Melanie was amazing. She was our guide and honestly made the trip with her enthusiasm and energy. That said, this is not a tour for real wine lovers. We were given tasting glasses but the pours were not generous, roughly a third of a bottle shared between ten people. The wines on offer were also three of the same style, just different years, so there was little variety to actually explore. The sharing platter was a bigger issue. It came out uncovered, no net or cover of any kind, and had flies crawling all over it with no regard for people’s health. When we pointed it out the person pouring just shrugged and said “ah, welcome to the country.” Come on. This could be so much better. Less stingy with the pours, more variety in the wines and basic hygiene for the food would go a long way
Dear client, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very happy to hear that Melanie’s enthusiasm and energy helped make your day enjoyable, and we will be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We would like to provide a little context regarding the wine tasting. The pours served are standard tasting measures, designed to allow guests to discover and appreciate the wines responsibly. During this visit, guests explore a single Saint-Émilion estate. As Saint-Émilion is an appellation dedicated exclusively to red wines with a few grape varieties allowed, the tasting focuses on wines from one property, with the differences expressed through the vintages rather than through different wine styles. The aim is to provide an introduction to both the wines and the region. Regarding the flies, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. While this can occasionally occur in historic countryside buildings, particularly during the summer months, we fully understand that it can impact the experience. We have already taken steps to improve the situation, including ordering specialised fans to help keep flies away from the tasting and food service areas. We appreciate your comments, as they help us continue improving our experiences, and we hope you still enjoyed discovering the Saint-Emilion Village. Sincerely, A la Française Team
Vicky is as a great guide. I would highly recommend this tour. She was very knowledgeable and had a great way of telling us about the sights and the process of wine makeing.
Dear Keith, Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed Vicky's knowledge and storytelling. We'll be sure to pass along your feedback. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you again soon. Sincerely, A la Française Team
First of all, I would like to say our guide was nice so this is not a reflection of him. This tour was very expensive and long for what you get out of it. We left very disappointed. We got three very small tastings of wine that did not even equate to one full glass and then at the end of the tour we had one final stop where we had to buy (not included) a glass of sparkling wine. The vineyard we went to was not the one pictured which looks very storybook like. The place we went was nice, but not what I was looking to gain out of the 4 hour experience. -three one ounce tastings -very small amount of charcuterie. A few cubes of cheese each -short tour of St. Emilion -additional glass of wine for purchase -one vineyard -4.5 hours total, 2 of which is driving Ultimately, it would have been cheaper to uber out to a vineyard ourselves or rented a car. Could have gotten our own glasses of wine and probably paid half the price. I felt like a wasted half a day, Wear comfortable walking shoes. St. Emilion has steep hills.
Dear client, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your guide and appreciated their company throughout the tour. Our half-day Saint-Émilion experience is designed as an introduction to the region, combining transportation, guided commentary, a visit to a winery, wine tastings, and free time in the village. The tasting quantities are standard for guided wine tours, and any additional purchases in Saint-Émilion are completely optional. We're sorry to hear the format wasn't the right fit for your expectations. We appreciate your comments and wish you many more memorable wine experiences ahead. Sincerely, A la Française Team
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our half-day wine tour with Eloise was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Eloise is a wonderful guide — knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about the region’s wines. The pacing was just right; we never felt rushed, and the time flew by. Every stop was beautifully arranged with such thoughtful attention to detail. Truly a highlight of our trip — highly recommend!
Dear client, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your half-day tour with Eloise was such a highlight of your trip. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We truly appreciate your recommendation! Sincerely, A la Française Team
Gabe was an excellent tour guide. We really enjoyed the whole tour.
Dear client, Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Gabriel. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to him. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, A la Française Team
I did the afternoon tour to St Emilion, with Vinka as our guide. It was a great afternoon, with good variety. The visit to the château was interesting as we learnt about wine production before a really lovely tasting (including charcuterie), all in a beautiful setting. Then we went to explore the small village of St Emilion which was great to experience. Vinka was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us some recommendations for food and drinks in Bordeaux centre as well. Just to say - if you want the focus to be mainly on tasting /drinking wine, this might not be the one for you as it was a more varied experience.
Dear client, Thank you for your detailed review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your afternoon in Saint-Émilion with Vinka and appreciated the mix of château visit, tasting, and village exploration. We’re also glad her recommendations were helpful. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in Bordeaux! Sincerely, A la Française Team
We had a great time on the wine tour. St Emilion had beautiful views. The wines were good. Gabriel our tour guide was great. Would highly recommend
Dear Julie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a great time on the tour and enjoyed the beautiful views of Saint-Émilion and the wines. We're especially happy to hear that Gabriel helped make the experience memorable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another wine tour in the future! Sincerely, A la Française Team
