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Ophorus Tours - Saint-Émilion Tour: Wine Blending, Gourmet Picnic Lunch & Blind Tasting

Bordeaux

Saint-Émilion Tour: Wine Blending, Gourmet Picnic Lunch & Blind Tasting

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Private full-day Saint-Émilion tour combining a hands-on wine blending workshop, a gourmet lunch at a Grand Cru estate, and a blind tasting session on Bordeaux's Right Bank. Contact us to book.

Highlights

  • Explore the art of creating your own wine blend
  • Experience a blind tasting in a private cellar
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at a stunning Château winery
  • Immerse in a sensory wine blending workshop
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Program & Itinerary

This private full-day tour takes the immersive wine experience format to Bordeaux's Right Bank — the Saint-Émilion appellation, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose Grand Cru Classé estates produce some of the most celebrated wines in the world. Over eight hours, you will take part in a hands-on blending workshop, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at a prestigious château, and test your palate with a structured ...

This private full-day tour takes the immersive wine experience format to Bordeaux's Right Bank — the Saint-Émilion appellation, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose Grand Cru Classé estates produce some of the most celebrated wines in the world. Over eight hours, you will take part in a hands-on blending workshop, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at a prestigious château, and test your palate with a structured blind tasting session — three complementary experiences that together offer an unusually complete understanding of Saint-Émilion wines.

Saint-Émilion: The Right Bank and Its Wines

The Saint-Émilion appellation sits on a limestone plateau above the Dordogne valley, approximately 40 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Its clay and limestone soils favour Merlot — the dominant grape variety here — and Cabernet Franc, producing wines of remarkable richness, roundness, and aromatic complexity that differ fundamentally in character from the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wines of the Left Bank. The appellation's classification system, regularly revised, includes some of Bordeaux's most sought-after estates. Understanding how these varieties work together — and how subtle differences in terroir, vintage, and winemaking influence the final blend — is the thread that runs through the entire day.

Morning: Wine Blending Workshop

Your day begins with pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Bordeaux and a drive east through the Saint-Émilion vineyards. At a selected estate, you take part in a guided blending workshop working directly with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and other varietals from the appellation. Your expert guide will explain the contribution of each grape to the structure, aromatics, and texture of the final wine, before you experiment with your own assemblage. It is one of the most instructive ways to understand why the classic Right Bank blend tastes the way it does.

Lunch: Gourmet Picnic at a Grand Cru Château

After the blending session, the tour moves to a prestigious Grand Cru Classé estate for a gourmet picnic lunch among the vines — local produce, regional specialities, and wines from the estate, served in the open air with views over the Saint-Émilion plateau. It is a moment of genuine pleasure in a remarkable setting.

Afternoon: Blind Tasting Workshop

The afternoon session at a second estate offers a different kind of challenge. A structured blind tasting puts your morning's learning to practical use: tasting wines without labels, identifying grape varieties, assessing structure and balance, and placing each wine in the context of the appellation. Your guide facilitates the session, correcting, explaining, and revealing — it is simultaneously humbling and illuminating, and it tends to be the moment guests most clearly understand what makes Saint-Émilion wines distinctive. The tour returns to Bordeaux at the end of the afternoon.

This tour is available on request — please contact us to check availability and tailor the programme to your group.

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    Meet your guide and depart for Saint-Emilion
    Meet your guide and depart for Saint-Emilion
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  • Wine Blending workshop

    Arrive at the Château and participate in a wine blending workshop. Leave with your own personal wine.
    Arrive at the Château and participate in a wine blending workshop. Leave with your own personal wine.
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  • Picnic lunch at a local winery

    Enjoy a picnic lunch at a local winery including wine.
    Enjoy a picnic lunch at a local winery including wine.
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  • Wine pairing workshop

    A unique wine pairing workshop in a Grand Cru Classé winery of Saint-Emilion
    A unique wine pairing workshop in a Grand Cru Classé winery of Saint-Emilion
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  • Return to Bordeaux

    Tour returns to original departure point
    Tour returns to original departure point
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Ophorus Tours - Saint-Émilion Tour: Wine Blending, Gourmet Picnic Lunch & Blind Tasting
Ophorus Tours - Saint-Émilion Tour: Wine Blending, Gourmet Picnic Lunch & Blind Tasting
Ophorus Tours - Saint-Émilion Tour: Wine Blending, Gourmet Picnic Lunch & Blind Tasting

Informations

Know before you book

Tour is private — pricing per person (up to 8 passengers)
Minimum 2 adult passengers required for tour to operate
Full-day interactive workshop approximately 8 hours duration
Wine blending workshop and chocolate pairing sessions included
Gourmet picnic lunch and wine pairings included in tour price

Know before you go

Weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor picnic; backup plan if rain
Bring camera for picnic setting and blending workshop moments
Wear comfortable shoes for vineyard walks and outdoor activities
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated; notify at booking
Take home your custom blend recipe as a souvenir

Meeting point

Bordeaux

Departure

Your accommodation in Bordeaux

Return

Your accommodation in Bordeaux

Included / excluded

Included

  • Sensory workshop in a Grand Cru Winery
  • Visit & Picnic lunch in a Château Winery
  • Blind tasting workshop in a Grand Cru Winery
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Travel in premium, spacious vehicles

Excluded

  • Personal travel insurance, expenses.
  • Gratuities for the guide

FAQ

  • Is transportation included in the tour?

    Yes, transportation is included with hotel pickup from Bordeaux in premium air-conditioned vehicles;
  • How do I book the Bordeaux Wine Blending experience?

    You can book the experience through our website, with options available for online payment;
  • What should I wear for the vineyard walks?

    We recommend wearing comfortable shoes suitable for outdoor activities, especially for vineyard walks;
  • How long does the workshop last?

    The entire workshop lasts approximately 8 hours, providing ample time for all activities;
  • Do we get to take home our custom wine blend?

    Yes, participants receive their custom blend recipe as a unique souvenir from the workshop;
  • What happens if it rains on the day of the workshop?

    All workshops take place inside, and in case of rain, a backup plan will be in place for the picnic lunch;
  • Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during the picnic lunch?

    Yes, dietary restrictions can be accommodated if notified at the time of booking;
  • Where does the picnic lunch take place during the tour?

    The picnic lunch is served in a scenic château garden or vineyard park, providing beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere;
  • Is this experience suitable for beginners in wine tasting?

    Yes, the workshop is designed for all levels, from beginners to seasoned wine enthusiasts, with guidance provided by expert instructors;
  • What is included in the Bordeaux Wine Blending experience?

    The experience includes a private full-day workshop with wine blending sessions, a gourmet picnic lunch, and a wine and chocolate pairing session;
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