GRAPE ESCAPES - BORDEAUX WINE TASTING TOURS
The Bordeaux Standard Plus Wine Tasting Tour - Choice of St Emilion, The Medoc, Graves or Sauternes
The Grape Escapes Standard Bordeaux wine tasting tour includes:
• 3 nights accommodation in your preferred city centre hotel
• A full day transported and guided tour in your choice of The Médoc or St Emilion (see below for further details)
• an additional half day transported and guided tour in Graves, Sauternes or the Médoc (see below for further details)
• An early evening tutored tasting session of three wines from good estates in the region in a traditional bordelaise bar. Your charismatic and entertaining host will talk you through tastings of three Bordeaux wines from Médoc, St Emilion and Graves. Your wine will be accompanied by a selection of cheese and meats
• A four course gourmet dinner in a premium city centre restaurant, accompanied by three local wines
Full Day Tour Choices:
The Medoc
Departing every day except Monday from central Bordeaux, your English speaking guide will accompany you on a full day tour of the region. During the day you will visit 2 prestigious Classified growth Châteaux, where you will enjoy a tour and tastings at each estate. After following the route des Châteaux to admire some of the region's most famous Châteaux, such as Margaux, Palmer and Beychevelle, you will experience a tasting session at a unique oenotouristic estate, situated in the heart of a 26 hectare park.
St Emilion
Leaving Bordeaux at 9.30am every day except Sunday, your first stop will be to a unique tasting centre, situated at the heart of the Gironde vineyards. Here, you will start your day with tastings of Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superior wines. Upon arrival in St Emilion, your guide will accompany you on a tour of this historic and picturesque village. You will have free time for lunch, where you may wish to explore the pretty cobbled streets and taste some local cuisine in one of the traditional French cafés off of the market square. The day will end with a visit to one of the numerous Classified Châteaux for a tour of the estate and tastings of their wines.
Half Day Tour Options:
Graves
Leaving Bordeaux at 9am or 2pm, your guide will accompany you on a tour of this subregion, which is famed for both reds and dry white wines. You will visit one of the most famous Classified Châteaux of the appellation for a tour and tastings of their wines.
Sauternes
Also departing from Bordeaux at 9am or 2pm, your guide will spend 4 hours introducing you to this region, which is celebrated for its sweet dessert wines. Here, you will enjoy a visit and tastings at a prestigious Classified growth Château, which also offers a stunning panoramic view of the vineyards.
Médoc
Leaving Bordeaux at 2pm every day except Monday, you will begin your tour of the Médoc by visiting an esteemed Classified growth Château. After following the route des C hâteaux to admire some of the region's most famous Châteaux, such as Margaux, Palmer and Beychevelle, you will experience a tasting session at a unique oenotouristic estate, situated in the heart of a 26 hectare park.
Extend Your Stay
If you wish to extend your stay to visit other areas of Bordeaux, or indeed to enjoy all of the tours mentioned above, we can provide an excellent tour itinerary which includes the very best places to visit. Please call us on 08456 430 860 for details and prices.
Bordeaux Hotels, Tour Dates and Prices
The Grape Escapes Bordeaux Standard wine tasting tour includes 3 nights accommodation in your chosen Bordeaux hotel, a full day tour in Médoc or St Emilion, an additional half day transported and guided tour in Graves, Sauternes or the Médoc, a tutored tasting session and a 4 course dinner. For prices, please see our dates and prices page. Prices for this package start at just £419 per person.
Other Bordeaux Wine Tasting Tours
Please see our Bordeaux Wine Tasting Tours page for details of the other Bordeaux Wine Tasting tours we offer.
We also arrange many private Bordeaux wine tasting tours for individuals, groups and corporate clients. So, if the above trips are not exactly what you are looking for, please give us a ring on 08456 430 860, or email us at info@grapeescapes.net to arrange your perfect Bordeaux Wine Tasting Tour.