Saint-Emilion Food and Wine Day Tour
Description
At Rustic Vines, we believe that great wine experiences are about more than just tasting wine—they are about understanding the region, meeting the people behind the wines, and creating genuine memories. This tour combines carefully selected family-owned and prestigious wine estates, allowing you to discover different approaches to winemaking while avoiding the crowds often found on larger group tours. Throughout the day, your passionate local guide will make the world of Bordeaux wine accessible and enjoyable, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced wine lover. Beyond the vineyards, you will explore the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion through the eyes of a local, uncovering its rich history, hidden corners, and unique character. With small groups, a relaxed pace, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions, photograph stunning landscapes, and connect with fellow travelers, this experience feels personal, authentic, and immersive.
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Itinerary
Meet your expert guide at the Rustic Vines agency in central Bordeaux and enjoy a scenic drive to the Saint-Émilion wine region.
Discover a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wine estate during a guided visit of the property, followed by a tasting of their wines.
Enjoy a relaxed French picnic lunch at the château, paired with a glass of wine, surrounded by vineyards.
Visit a second winery to explore a different style of Saint-Émilion wine and enjoy another guided tasting.
Stroll through the UNESCO-listed medieval village with your guide, uncovering its history, landmarks, and hidden corners.
Conclude with a final comparative wine tasting session in the heart of Saint-Émilion.
Relax during the drive back to Bordeaux. Arrival at the Rustic Vines agency, time to say goodbye to your guide and share travel tips before continuing your stay.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(325)
A superb docent, excellent small wineries, and scrumptious lunch! You won’t go wrong with this tour.
Thank you a hundred times for this such nice feedback. Thank you for Remi who is doing his best everyday!
100% would recommend! Our guide was very knowledgeable in all areas and extremely friendly! Would 100% recommend. The wine makers had so much in depth knowledge. Our lunch was superb and very filling.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience and that our guide and winemakers made the day so memorable. It’s great to know the lunch hit the mark as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Remy, our guide, was knowledgeable, funny and kind. We toured two vineyards which were beautiful and interesting. We met the owner/winemaker at Clos des Abbesses and learning about the complexities of wine making was fascinating. Remy brought us the most fantastic lunch in the wine tasting room. Visiting Saint Emillon was otherworldly. I would like to go back and spend a day or two. Highly recommend this tour!
Julie was a fantastic guide. We had three sets of tasting and a lovely lunch. Julie was very informative about Bordeaux Wine and the history of Bordeaux. A good lunch was provided and the drive to the wineries was very safe.
Very pleasant experience, the girl from the agency very friendly and always attentive to answer and explain every request, and the people who received us in the two vineyards (Château) and in a business in Saint-Émilion, very friendly and explained perfectly all “the world of wine”. Extraordinary tastings and fantastic country lunch.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Théo. He’ll be so pleased to know that you enjoyed learning about Bordeaux wines and history — and that the tastings made the day truly memorable! We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another tour soon. Warm regards,
Very fun day with 3 other couples exploring St Emilion on a truly beautiful day. The chateaus were interesting with excellent guides. Our driver/guide Pauline was delightful. Would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun day exploring Saint-Émilion with Pauline and enjoyed the beautiful weather, charming châteaux, and excellent guides. Pauline will be so happy to know she helped make your experience memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another tour soon! Warm regards,
Had a fantastic time on this wine tasting tour. Dante was incredibly knowledgeable, and made the experience for all of us very fun. Really enjoyed the small group size, did not feel rushed and managed to explore a great variety of chateaus and wines. Got lucky with the weather, and the lunch outside felt like summer. Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time on the wine tour and enjoyed the relaxed small-group experience. Dante will be thrilled to know that his knowledge and enthusiasm made the day special. It sounds like the beautiful weather and outdoor lunch made it even more memorable we’re so glad you got to experience Saint-Émilion at its best! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another great tour soon. Warm regards,
Hannah was a great guide. We visited 2 wineries and one tasting venue in St Emilion. Good wine tastings, good food and good company, couldn't ask for more!
We visited as part of our honeymoon trip to Bordeaux and couldn't have been happier. Hannah was an excellent guide with clear knowledge of the industry. The lunch was delicious and the wines varied with a particularly memorable stop in Saint Emilion.
