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Explore Graves & Sauternes: Private Wine Tour from Bordeaux
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Private full-day tour from Bordeaux covering Graves & Sauternes. Visit 3 châteaux: taste Pessac-Léognan red & dry white wines, then discover Sauternes — the world's most celebrated region for sweet white wine. Tasting fees included.
Highlights
- English-speaking, local guides expert
- Tour can be customized to suit your interests.
- Pre-Booked Visits to Our Selection of Wineries.
- Discover 3 selected classified growth Châteaux
- Visit the heart of Bordeaux’s wine regions
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Private Full-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux: Graves, Pessac-Léognan & Sauternes This private 8-hour tour explores three of Bordeaux's most distinctive wine appellations south of the city — the ancient Graves region, its prestigious sub-appellation Pessac-Léognan, and the legendary Sauternes. From structured Cabernet Sauvignon reds to elegant dry whites and the world's most celebrated sweet wines, ...
Private Full-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux: Graves, Pessac-Léognan & Sauternes
This private 8-hour tour explores three of Bordeaux's most distinctive wine appellations south of the city — the ancient Graves region, its prestigious sub-appellation Pessac-Léognan, and the legendary Sauternes. From structured Cabernet Sauvignon reds to elegant dry whites and the world's most celebrated sweet wines, this tour offers an unmatched range of Bordeaux's finest in a single day.
Pickup is from your hotel or accommodation in Bordeaux. Travel throughout in a premium air-conditioned Mercedes minivan (up to 8 guests) with an onboard PA system for clear expert commentary.
The Graves & Pessac-Léognan — Birthplace of Bordeaux Viticulture
The Graves wine region takes its name from the deep gravelly and stony soils that have shaped its wines for nearly 2,000 years — making it the oldest continuously cultivated wine-producing area in Bordeaux, first planted by the Romans. These soils create ideal drainage and mineral conditions for producing wines of exceptional depth and ageing potential.
Your morning visit is to a carefully selected Grand Cru Château in the Graves appellation, where a guided tour of the vineyards and cellar is followed by a tasting of red and dry white wines — the combination unique to this part of Bordeaux.
The tour then continues into Pessac-Léognan, established as its own AOC in 1987 and home to all 16 Crus Classés de Graves. This compact appellation produces exceptional wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sémillon. Its most celebrated estate is Château Haut-Brion, the only property classified as 1er Grand Cru Classé outside the Médoc and Sauternes in the famous 1855 classification — a testament to its enduring and exceptional quality.
Free Time for Lunch & The Sauternes Appellation
After a free lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon takes you into the Sauternes appellation, famed for producing some of the world's most sought-after sweet white wines. The crown jewel of this appellation is Château d'Yquem, classified as the sole Premier Grand Cru Classé Supérieur in the 1855 Sauternes classification — a category created specifically to honour its unrivalled quality.
The secret to Sauternes lies in a unique natural process: a benevolent fungus called Botrytis Cinerea, known as noble rot, forms on the Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes in the morning mists, concentrating their sugars and developing extraordinary complexity. Warm, dry afternoons stop the rot from spreading further, creating the precise conditions required for late-harvest winemaking of unparalleled richness.
Your visit concludes with a guided tasting of Sauternes wines, revealing their signature flavours of honey, apricot, blossom, and toasted oak, alongside insights into food pairing with these exceptional golden nectars.
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Pessac-Léognan Winery
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Sauternes Winery
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Practical Information
2 participants minimum - total priceTotal price | 3 participantsPrice per person | 4 participantsPrice per person | 5 participantsPrice per person | 6 participantsPrice per person | 7 participantsPrice per person | 8 participantsPrice per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1020€ | 390€ | 330€ | 295€ | 270€ | 255€ | 240€ |
Know before you book
- Full-day tour visiting Graves, Pessac-Léognan, and Sauternes regions
- Visits three châteaux with red, dry white, and sweet wine tastings
- All château tasting fees included in tour price at estates visited
- Hotel pickup included from Bordeaux and within 30 km radius
- Tour conducted in English; other languages available on request
Know before you go
- Tour duration approximately 8 hours; returns around 5:30 PM
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for vineyard and cellar tours
- Camera recommended for vineyard landscapes and château architecture
- Tour runs rain or shine; vehicle is climate-controlled year-round
Additional information
This private Graves, Pessac-Léognan, and Sauternes wine tour is ideal for wine enthusiasts seeking to explore Bordeaux beyond the famous Médoc and Saint-Émilion regions. It suits white wine lovers wanting to taste both world-class dry whites and legendary sweet Sauternes, couples and small groups interested in the historical birthplace of Bordeaux viticulture, and travelers curious about the unique noble rot winemaking process.
The tour appeals to foodies interested in wine and food pairings, dessert wine collectors seeking Sauternes from prestigious estates, and first-time visitors wanting comprehensive exposure to red, dry white, and sweet white Bordeaux styles.
With visits to Château Haut-Brion's appellation and expert guidance on three distinct wine categories, it's perfect for those who value diversity, educational depth, and access to lesser-known but equally prestigious Left Bank appellations in one full-day
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.
Voucher info
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately. Â Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
Group information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Meeting point /
Bordeaux
Departure
We will come and pick you up at Train Station, Hotel or Airbnb in Bordeaux or surrounding area, circle of 30 kms (20 miles) around Bordeaux at no extra cost.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Reviews
4.7/5 (3 reviews)
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Alison Cownden
30, Sep 2021
Our tour guide was very well informed and gave us excellent information
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PaigeLO
19, Jun 2019
Comfortable transportation and knowledgeable guide. Easy pick-up at our rental unit. We were a group of 4 and we toured 3 unique chateaus in the Sauternes... -
Gail H
12, Apr 2019
On my return trip to Bordeaux last month, I signed up with Orphorus for their three wine tours based on recommendations and ratings of other Trip Advisors....
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Included
- Hotel pick up from Bordeaux or surrounding area.
- Enjoy live commentaries from your wine expert guide.
- Reservations for 3 selected wineries of the Graves & Sauternes.
- Travel in recent, comfortable and fully equipped minivans.
- Tasting fees in the wineries
Excluded
- Meals and drinks (lunch).
- Personal travel insurance, expenses.
- Gratuities for the Guide
FAQ
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Is lunch included on this Graves & Sauternes tour?
Lunch is not included; you have free time to choose and pay for your own meal in or near the vineyards, with recommendations from your guide. -
Can we choose the specific châteaux we visit?
Wineries are pre‑booked by the organiser, but you can share any preferences; special estates such as Château d’Yquem may be requested and are subject to availability -
Where is the departure point and is hotel pickup included?
Pickup and drop‑off are included at your hotel, Airbnb or train station in Bordeaux or within about 30 km of the city, at no extra cost. -
Are wine tasting fees included in the tour price?
Yes, standard tasting fees at the three scheduled châteaux are included; any extra purchases are at your own expense. -
How many wineries do we visit and taste at?
You visit three carefully selected châteaux, each including a guided visit of the estate and cellar followed by a tasting. -
What appellations does this tour visit?
This private full‑day tour visits three châteaux across Graves, Pessac‑Léognan and Sauternes, giving you a mix of reds, dry whites and sweet wines.
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