Saint Emilion Morning Wine Tour - Winery & Tastings from Bordeaux

Gilbert was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great experience. He brought us to two wine tastings with great wine makers

Gilbert was a very informative, friendly guide. He gave us all the information we could have ever needed with some laughs along the way. We’d recommend him to anyone looking for a great time!

We had a wonderful trip visiting the wineries and exploring the area. We did two different days one on the Medoc another St Emilion. The guides (Gilbert and Clement) were so very knowledgeable about wines, history of the area and knew some great stories. They could answer all our questions and tailor their discussion to meet the interests of the group and ages. We had one guide each day. We did a private tour with our children and they were highly engaged, the wineries selected were interactive and fun to visit for everyone. The picnic was delicious and choice of restaurant in Margaux really delightful.

We did this tour in mid May 2025, our tour guide was Alex (Alexandre) and we spent roughly eight hours together. We biked for a few hours (so easily with the e-bikes) for about 20 minutes at a time, stopped at a few estates (we did not leave empty handed) and had some free time in St. Emilion. The pick-up in Bordeaux was easy, as was basically everything one could want. We drove about 40 minutes then grabbed the bikes and off we went. Eight of us were in this tour (I think that is the max); Canadians, British and Americans - together we had the best day, a wonderful lunch, great conversation, amazing estate visits and learned so much about wine! If you go (and we recommend this for sure) please ask for Alex, and most importantly remember - bonjour (hello), merci (thank you), s'il vous plaît (please) and au revoir (good bye) - four words that will show a bit of courtesy and respect when you visit. Oh - and of course, the toast... sante! :)

My boyfriend and I had a great experience with Jonathan and Clement! We live in Portugal and decided to come to Bordeaux to help him prepare for the WSET 3. We're so glad we did - Jonathan and Clem are so knowledgeable and shared so much about the region. It's clear that they enjoy what they do and it was such a fun day. We had a lovely group with us and the chateaus we visited were so beautiful. I have been on quite a few wine tours in different countries and this was one of my favorites. I would definitely recommend it!

Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, Bordeaux Wine Trails exceeded all of our expectations. First off, Clém was incredibly knowledgeable about all things wine, the region, and the historical significance of the buildings around us—his passion for this area of France really came through. I admire that and appreciate the authenticity of the information he shared with us. We opted for the e-biking tour (not the van tour), and it was an absolute highlight of our trip. It felt so much more immersive to breathe in the fresh country air, hear the sounds of the vineyards, and leisurely cycle through the scenic roads. It gave us a sense of being truly connected to the land and the culture in a way that sitting in a van behind windows just couldn’t provide. The structure of the tour was perfect—cohesive, well-paced, and without any rush. Each stop was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to enjoy the wineries and the stunning countryside without feeling hurried. We also loved how Clém and the team balanced their in-depth knowledge with a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. It made for an enriching yet fun experience. Overall, this tour is worth every penny, and we can’t recommend Bordeaux Wine Trails enough. If you’re looking for a way to experience the heart of Bordeaux’s wine country in a truly authentic and engaging way, this is the one to book!

This day is a must during a visit to Bordeaux to ride a bike, see beautiful landscapes and taste good wines. Our Guide Clement brightened up this wonderful day, these explanations are very clear and his humor adds a touch of good humor. A big thank you to him! #lesforbans

For those looking for a more summarised review, we highly recommend booking your Bordeaux Wine tours with Bordeaux Wine Trails and give them a 5 -Star rating for all categories. However, for a more elaborate review which we believe they fully merit, please keep reading. My partner and I booked 2 full-day private tours with Bordeaux Wine Trail, the first day in the left bank, and the second day in the right bank. We were corresponding with Cinzia, who was extremely responsive and professional. She initially had put a package together but was easily able to customise it to our preferences. For example, the initial plan for the right bank featured 2 St. Emillion wineries, but at our request, she replaced one of them with a Pomerol Winey visit instead. On the first day, we were picked up at our Château by Berit in a very comfortable 8-seater by Berit and taken to 2 Gran Cru wineries in the left bank. Throughout the journey, Berit explained just about everything we needed to know about the region of Bordeaux from a Wine perspective; the Terroir, the styles of grapes, history of the soil, taste profiles etc. To say she is extremely knowledgeable would be an understatement and this background information was very useful for when we were doing our Wine tours and tasting. Throughout our time, she was constantly engaging us and trying to ascertain our preferred taste profiles in order to recommend the correct wines that would suit our palette. Berit was extremely warm and was even kind enough to drop us off at Bordeaux city instead of at our Château which was the initial plan. The owner of the company, Johnathan, picked us up on the second day for our visit to the right bank. He was equally as warm and also spoke to us at length about the region and about the wines. In between the two winery visits, Johnathan took us to the St Emillion village where we had lunch in a restaurant that was situated within a cave which was an amazing experience and the food and service was fantastic. He also took us around the village introducing us to some of the Wine wholesalers that he had built good connections with, and pointed out the ones to avoid as they were tourist traps. In addition, he brought us to taste some local ice cream that was started by a Michelin Starred chef which was a delight. Johnathan very clearly has had many years of experience and has built up a plethora of key connections over that time. All the while when my partner and I were doing our Wine tasting, Johnathan was actively trying to call other wineries to try and squeeze other visits in which even though didn't end up happening, it would been at no extra cost which which we thoroughly appreciated. The aspect that sets Johnathan apart is the fact that he himself is a trained Wine Sommelier which makes a massive difference for such tours. We are very thankful to both Berit and Johnathan for making our trip to Bordeaux special and unforgettable. It goes without saying that we highly recommend booking your Bordeaux winery tours through them for a truly memorable experience.

The whole experience was great. The explanation of the Wine classification in Bordeaux and wine tasting was incredible.

Had an excellent experience, one of the best in France. Special thanks to Mode, our tour guide, who was absolutely brillaint, very entertaining, very funny and lovely to talk to. This wine trail, especially with Mode is 100% recommended to anyone looking forward to visiting Bordeaux.