Saint-Émilion Wine Tour: Winery and Village
Description
For lovers of wine and historical heritage! Are you ready to discover one of the most beautiful parts of the Bordeaux vineyards with a local guide from Bordeaux? After meeting your guide, you'll set off for Saint-Emilion in a 9-seater van. On the way you will learn more about the wines of Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion. You will then visit a family winery where you will learn more about how the wines are made. Before a tasting of at least 3 wines from the estate. You'll continue with a guided historical tour of the village of Saint-Emilion and a tasting of its second speciality: macarons. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999, this medieval village boasts breathtaking views. An excursion not to be missed, and the best value for money on the market!
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Itinerary
Meet in front of the Cité du Vin (Wine Museum). Once you've met your guide, you'll set off for Saint-Emilion in a new 9-seater van (45 minutes).
We'll start the tour at a family-run, organic winery. You'll visit the vat room and barrel cellar and learn how Saint-Emilion wines are made. The tour ends with a tasting of wines from the estate (minimum of 3 wines, mainly reds). 9am (or 2pm): departure. We'll start the tour at a family-run, organic wine estate. You'll visit the vat room and barrel cellar and learn how Saint-Emilion wines are made. The visit will conclude with a tasting of wines from the winery (minimum of 3 wines, mainly reds).
We'll continue with a guided tour of the village of Saint-Emilion. Your guide will introduce you to Saint-Emilion and lead you through its narrow streets, squares and main monuments. It's medieval history at its best in one of France's most beautiful villages! You'll also have the chance to sample the delicious Saint-Emilion macaroons and take plenty of photos from breathtaking vantage points.
Once the visit to the village is over, we'll head back to Bordeaux (45 minutes) where your guide will drop you off near the Cité du Vin.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcohol only for people aged 18 or over.
- Bring a bottle of water
Reviews(19)
Excellent tour Wine tasting was really good and St Emillion was beautiful Highly recommend this trip
Thank you very much, we're glad you enjoyed this wine Saint-Emilion wine tour with us!
Our guide was very knowledgeable about French wine and especially the wine around Bordeaux. The winery tour was interesting, but the samples were smaller than most other wine tastings. The walk around St, Emmilion was pleasant and a very interesting city. Pick up place was a hassle. It was supposed to be in the wine museum parking lot, but there is not really a parking lot. There is a fenced in area for handicapped people to park on the far side from where we were approaching. The guide finally reached us by phone.
Hello Fred, Thank you for your review; we're glad you enjoyed the tour. The amount of wine served during the tasting is in line with French standards. It may be more generous in your country. The meeting point is in front of the entrance to the Cité du Vin, not at the parking lot. You simply misread the instructions on your ticket. The rest of the group found it without any trouble :) Best regards, The Vert Bordeaux team
Very educational; about history, grapes, wine, governing bodies, soil, smell and taste. I’ve no doubt missed something. Our guide Milla, seemed to enjoy her job. She is very knowledgeable and very accommodating without allowing the day to waste. The guide at the Chateau could not have been more passionate about her employer, their history and their produce. The green/organic aspect was very interesting. I am definitely recommending this tour.
Thank you very much Andrew!
Wonderful small group tour! Emanuel was very personable and knowledgeable about the area. We went to Chateau Coutet and learned much about wine and winemaking from George. We then went to St Emilion for a guided tour of the area
Thank you very much Leslie, I'm glad you enjoyed this wine tour with me. Emmanuel
Emmanuel was a pleasant, friendly and very informative guide. Small group visit to quaint family run vineyard. Interesting tour of vineyard and opportunity to purchase wine produced at very reasonable price. Walking tour of the beautiful city of Saint Emillion, sampling delicious macaroons. A lot packed into a few very enjoyable hours!
Merci beaucoup Elaine d'avoir pris le temps de laisser autant d'avis, cela est très précieux pour nous ! Au plaisir de vous revoir, Emmanuel
What a fabulous trip we had. Small group of wine enthusiasts. Vincent was a great tour guide his knowledge was amazing, and funny. Great guy. Agnes our wine guide was very enthusiastic and made wine growing and tasting really enjoyable. Definitely recommend
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An excellent trip for novices like us. Our guide Emmanuel was extremely knowledgeable, we learned so much! Saint Emilion is a beautiful area, well worth a visit, and of course the wine tasting was delicious and educational.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour!
Fantastic visit to a family-run organic vineyard near St. Emilion, followed by a charming and leisurely tour around the village itself. Our guide from Vert, Emmanuel, was friendly and highly knowledgeable of his subject. A great morning, just the right duration for an excursion!
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Emmanuel was fantastic from the get-go. Super friendly and clearly highly knowledgeable when it comes to the wine and the region. He speaks perfect English. We got collected at the given location at the established time and had a very pleasant journey until the Vineyard in a very comfortable Van. Considering the customer service, expertise of the tour guides, the Vineyard itself, the Tour around Saint-Émilion the experience has a great Value for money. The whole trip was amazing, since the trip to the Vineyard, the Vineyard itself and the tour through the Village. Recommend 100%.
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Tour guide was so friendly and had such great knowledge about wines and also the history of the region, he also gave great recommendations for restaurants in Bordeaux which was really appreciated. The chateau was great fun and the wine tastes superb!
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