Bordeaux Essentials - Full day tour with gourmet picnic lunch
Overview
Wine tasting in Bordeaux couldn’t be better than our Graves and Saint-Emilion tour, which is truly the ultimate French lifestyle experience.
In just one day you’ll discover the richness and remarkable diversity of Bordeaux wines. First you’ll visit a prestigious winery in the Graves area, followed by a gourmet picnic lunch amongst the vines, where you’ll be savoring local charcuterie and cheeses with château wines under the warm south west sun! The wine tour continues in the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, tasting several world-renowned red wines as well as the local sparkling wine known as crémant.
We can guarantee that by the end of your journey with us, you’ll know all there is to know about Bordeaux wines. An exclusive tour that will not disappoint to impress your taste buds and give you a real sense of life in France!
In just one day you’ll discover the richness and remarkable diversity of Bordeaux wines. First you’ll visit a prestigious winery in the Graves area, followed by a gourmet picnic lunch amongst the vines, where you’ll be savoring local charcuterie and cheeses with château wines under the warm south west sun! The wine tour continues in the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, tasting several world-renowned red wines as well as the local sparkling wine known as crémant.
We can guarantee that by the end of your journey with us, you’ll know all there is to know about Bordeaux wines. An exclusive tour that will not disappoint to impress your taste buds and give you a real sense of life in France!
Inclusions
- Transportation in air-conditioned minivan
- Local Driver Guide
- Visits and wine tastings at three wineries + an extra glass of sparkinlg wine in a Monastery
- Gourmet picnic style lunch at a chateau locally made with a glass of wine
- 3 winery stops and up to 10 tastings including red, white & sparkling.
- An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 12 cours du 30 Juillet
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Pessac, Pessac, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
En route to the Pessac-Léognan vineyard
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pessac, Pessac, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Visit of a Pessac-Léognan or Graves prestigous winery, wine tasting of the Château’s red & white wines
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tour of a family-owned vineyard in Saint-Emilion wine region with a picnic style lunch at the vineyard accompanied with wine selected from the winery
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Enjoy a glass of the local sparkling wine (crémant) in a magical spot located in the medieval town of Saint-Emilion
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Explore the quaint streets in a short guided walking tour of the village of Saint-Emilion
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pomerol, Pomerol, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tour of a chateau in the Pomerol or Saint-Emilion appellation. You’ll be welcomed by the château host for one last exclusive wine tasting!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Back to the Tourist Office
Duration: 1 minute
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 12 cours du 30 Juillet
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Pessac, Pessac, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
En route to the Pessac-Léognan vineyard
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pessac, Pessac, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Visit of a Pessac-Léognan or Graves prestigous winery, wine tasting of the Château’s red & white wines
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tour of a family-owned vineyard in Saint-Emilion wine region with a picnic style lunch at the vineyard accompanied with wine selected from the winery
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Enjoy a glass of the local sparkling wine (crémant) in a magical spot located in the medieval town of Saint-Emilion
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Explore the quaint streets in a short guided walking tour of the village of Saint-Emilion
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pomerol, Pomerol, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tour of a chateau in the Pomerol or Saint-Emilion appellation. You’ll be welcomed by the château host for one last exclusive wine tasting!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Back to the Tourist Office
Duration: 1 minute
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- We recommend comfortable shoes for Saint Emilion
- Near public transportation
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request 72 hour prior the tour. Please note we cannot guarantee vegan catering
- Most travelers can participate
- The minimum number of people for each tour is 2. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum is not reached and proceed to a full refund.
- IMPORTANT! All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour.
- Unfortunately Saint Emilion village is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for alternatives.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
kduddy94
April 2022
A fantastic day out and the best part of our trip to Bordeaux! We visited three different chateaus and walked around the historic town of Saint-Émilion. Our tour guide Clement was really friendly and informative. The whole day had a friendly, relaxed feel about it. Clement also gave us some goo...
A fantastic day out and the best part of our trip to Bordeaux! We visited three different chateaus and walked around the historic town of Saint-Émilion. Our tour guide Clement was really friendly and informative. The whole day had a friendly, relaxed feel about it. Clement also gave us some good bar, restaurant and tourist spot recommendations. The first chateau was Chateau Carbonnieux where we got a real feel for the wine-making process on a large scale. We then moved on to a smaller, family-run chateau and had lunch in the courtyard... it was idyllic! And lunch was a fantastic spread - meats, cheese, salads, quiche - and plenty of wine of course! In St Émilion we had a casual walk around the city guided by Clement and then stopped for some sparkling wine in the Cloisters. The final stop was quite quick at what seemed to be a more modern chateau. Everyone we met along the way was very friendly and extremely informative... we're wine experts now! The whole trip was fantastic and they did not skimp on the wine (which I am glad of - given that the tour is fairly pricey) All in all it was a great day out and I would easily recommend it to any one.NathanielC248
April 2022
This experience was the highlight of our trip to Bordeaux. Our guide, Yan, was incredible and was a wealth of knowledge. The wines were incredible and the lunch was delicious as well. Highly recommend this tour!
This experience was the highlight of our trip to Bordeaux. Our guide, Yan, was incredible and was a wealth of knowledge. The wines were incredible and the lunch was delicious as well. Highly recommend this tour!266divyac
September 2021
The full day tour with Jonathan was one of the highlights of our trip to Bordeaux! Jon was a terrific guide - from his knowledge about wines, to the amazing vineyards selected, his fun nature, (beware of selfies he may take of himself ;)) and ability to adapt as needed (i.e., the coffee stop we a...
The full day tour with Jonathan was one of the highlights of our trip to Bordeaux! Jon was a terrific guide - from his knowledge about wines, to the amazing vineyards selected, his fun nature, (beware of selfies he may take of himself ;)) and ability to adapt as needed (i.e., the coffee stop we all desperately needed!) As we walked through Saint-Emilion, it felt like we were with a celebrity, given how many people knew him :) On the vineyards selected - they were all lovely and offered such different experiences - and we likely would not have known about them unless we did this tour. And the picnic lunch was delicious! Highly recommend spending a day with Bordeaux Wine Trails!bethporter08
September 2021
We had an absolutely perfect day in Bordeaux touring vineyards, drinking wine, and meeting new friends. We went to three very unique chateaus and were warmly welcomed at each. Lunch was lovely, and we ended the day in St. Emilion with a tour of the old city and then a final tasting at my favorite...
We had an absolutely perfect day in Bordeaux touring vineyards, drinking wine, and meeting new friends. We went to three very unique chateaus and were warmly welcomed at each. Lunch was lovely, and we ended the day in St. Emilion with a tour of the old city and then a final tasting at my favorite vineyard of the three. Our guide, Yan, was very knowledgeable and engaging…I learned a lot from him. We were also fortunate to have a fun group…lots of laughter and toasts! Very highly recommend this tour.Samantha_P
September 2021
This was amazing. Jonathan, our guide was so personable and such a pleasure and took us to the most gorgeous hidden gem estates Bordeaux has to offer for amazing tastings and lunch. We had time to visit Saint Emilion as well and had such a wonderful day. One of the best days of our trip, this one...
This was amazing. Jonathan, our guide was so personable and such a pleasure and took us to the most gorgeous hidden gem estates Bordeaux has to offer for amazing tastings and lunch. We had time to visit Saint Emilion as well and had such a wonderful day. One of the best days of our trip, this one is a must!rbarran
November 2021
The Great Escape Experience wine tasting tour from Bordeaux Wine Trails was everything we hoped it would be and then some! We were in France for two weeks for our honeymoon and can honestly say that our day spent with our tour guide Yan and the rest of the group was one of the top highlights of ...
The Great Escape Experience wine tasting tour from Bordeaux Wine Trails was everything we hoped it would be and then some! We were in France for two weeks for our honeymoon and can honestly say that our day spent with our tour guide Yan and the rest of the group was one of the top highlights of our trip. Yan was extremely friendly, easy going, and extremely knowledgeable about wine and the region. We were never pressured to buy anything- just along for an exciting ride with all the wine we could hope for. I learned more about wine on this tour than I ever knew in my life. More importantly, it was a fun and relaxed atmosphere throughout the trip. It felt like a day having fun with friends while enjoying amazing wine. And all of the wine lived up the hype! Each stop on the tour was very special and unique, too. We went to the beautiful Chateau Carbonnieux where we walked the vineyards tasting grapes, saw workers inspecting barrels, admired trees planted by Thomas Jefferson, and toured the beautiful facility before getting multiple tastings in a unique tasting room. Our next stop at the Chateau de Reignac included a tasting in an ancient building that used to be a carrier pigeon tower and a wine elevator that brought our bottles and glasses up to us. We also had a dream-like lunch under the cover of kiwi and vines that was perfect with lots of tasty food. From there we got a tour of the amazing medieval village of St. Emilion that included a tasting of the region's sparkling wine, cremant. While still in St. Emilion, we made one final stop at local winery Chateau Close des Abbesse where we had three more great tastings and met a very friendly winemaker whose family ran the vineyard. Yan was always courteous, had great stories, and really made the day special. Even the rides from vineyard to vineyard were full of fun. We had originally postponed our trip twice due to Covid-19 and waited about a year and a half to finally experience Bordeaux Wine Trails. It was well worth the wait! You will get your money's worth and memories of a lifetime. Thanks so much, Bordeaux Wine Trails! You made our day with you amazing!