Small-Group Medoc or St-Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateaux Tour from Bordeaux

5 Hours 30 Minutes

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English,French

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Overview

Spend an afternoon wine tasting in the French countryside in one of two famous wine regions - St-Emilion or Medoc - during a tour from Bordeaux. On this 5.5-hour tour, stop at two charming châteaux to sample the local wines. Nibble on French cheese and cured meats with fresh bread as you sip. Cap off the small-group tour with a mini-class, during which you'll learn some wine-tasting tips from an expert.

Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures a more personalized experience
Small-group tour from Bordeaux to the St-Emilion or Medoc wine region
Visit two châteaux and take a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed St-Emilion (if option selected)
Taste four different wines and learn expert wine-tasting tips
Enjoy a French appetizer platter of local specialties including bread, cheese and cured meat
Participate in a wine workshop and discover wine aromas!

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Spend a relaxed half-day on an afternoon tour from Bordeaux to sample the famous wines of either the St-Emilion or Medoc wine regions. Visit two historic châteaux to taste wines along the way.Medoc wine tour:Enjoy the scenic drive along the Castle Road of the Medoc region, passing well-known châteaux like Mouton-Rothschild, Latour or Margaux. Pause at a few photo-worthy places - in between learning about the history of the Bordeaux wine region from your expert guide - on your way to the first stop.Arrive at the first château for a vineyard visit and wine tasting. You may stop at any one of several classified growth châteaux, including Paloumey, Siran, Cantenac-Brown or Lagrange. Tour the wine cellars, hear about the wine-making process and sample more wine, along with an array of French cheeses, bread and sausage.At the second stop, visit the wine cellars and tour the château of this family-run estate, after which you'll get some additional wine-tasting expertise with a wine workshop.St-Emilion wine tour:Admire the beauty along the drive from Bordeaux into the St-Emilion countryside on the way to one of the following classified growth châteaux: Ferrand, Grand Mayne, Soutard or Pressac.Sip a glass of the château's wine as you nibble on an assortment of local cheeses, fresh bread and sausage and learn about the wine-making process from your guide.From there, head for a tour of the village of St-Emilion itself, a UNESCO-listed town that is partly carved from the surrounding rock. There are almost 800 châteaux in and around St-Emilion, one of which is your next stop.Arrive at a family-run estate and take a guided stroll through the vineyards before adding to your growing knowledge of French wines with a wine workshop.ItineraryWine WorkshopsMedoc:Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Aromas of WineDuring this 25-minute aroma workshop, learn how to train your nose to recognize different flavors of wine. Discover more wine-tasting techniques including analyzing the color of wine and discerning complex flavor profiles. St-Emilion:Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday: Aromas of WineDuring this 25-minute aroma workshop, learn how to train your nose to recognize different flavors of wine. Discover more wine-tasting techniques including analyzing the color of wine and discerning complex flavor profiles.Please note: The order of attractions and locations visited may vary depending on the day

Small-Group Medoc or St-Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateaux Tour from Bordeaux

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