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Taste the Best of Graves: Private Half-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux
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private tours
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Food & Wine
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04 hours
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Small Groups ( 1~8 )
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Relaxed
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Multi-languages
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2024/09/23 and 2024/12/31
Highlights
- Visit the heart of Bordeaux’s famous Graves wine region
- Taste delicious red & white wines in the Graves wine region
- Discover the intimate Pessac-Léognan appellation, home of Château Haut Brion
- Tour can be customized to suit your interests
- Local Tour Guide, Expert in Bordeaux Wines
Program & Itinerary
Exclusive Half-Day Bordeaux Wine Tour: Explore the Graves and Pessac-Léognan Wine Regions
Discover the essence of Bordeaux’s rich wine culture with an exclusive half-day wine tour designed for international wine enthusiasts. Journey through the prestigious Graves wine region and Pessac-Léognan, where you’ll experience the finest red and white wines in the world. This private tour offers a unique blend of luxury, history, and wine expertise, promising an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Bordeaux's vineyards.
Convenient Pickup from Your Accommodation in Bordeaux
Your wine experience begins with a seamless pick-up from your Bordeaux accommodation. Greeted by an English-speaking guide, a certified expert in Bordeaux wines, you'll receive an overview of the itinerary, preparing you for an immersive wine-tasting journey. Our guide’s in-depth knowledge ensures you’re equipped with fascinating insights into the region’s history and wine-making traditions.
Travel in Style with Luxury Transport
Travel in comfort aboard a premium, air-conditioned Mercedes Minivan designed for small groups of up to 8 people. Equipped with a P/A system, the minivan ensures you don’t miss a single piece of expert commentary, no matter where you’re seated. This intimate setting guarantees a more personalized and relaxed experience as you venture into the heart of Bordeaux’s renowned wine regions.
Graves Wine Region: A Journey Through Bordeaux’s Wine making History
Set off from Bordeaux and escape the city’s hustle for the serene landscapes of the left bank’s Graves wine-producing area. Known as the birthplace of Bordeaux viticulture, the Graves region boasts vineyards that have thrived for over 2,000 years. The deep gravel and stone soil create an ideal environment for producing the region’s famous red and white wines, giving them a distinctive flavor that reflects centuries of wine-making excellence.
Your first stop is a Grand Cru Château, where you’ll enjoy a private tour and tasting session. Savor a variety of carefully selected vintages while learning about the region’s wine-making techniques, grape varieties, and unique terroir. Your Ophorus guide will be by your side, offering insights into wine tasting, aromas, and pairings, ensuring a truly enriching experience.
Explore Pessac-Léognan: Bordeaux’s Prestigious Appellation
Next, continue your journey into the celebrated Pessac-Léognan appellation, renowned for producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon wines. Established in 1987, this appellation is part of the historic Graves region and shares its gravelly, stony soil, resulting in wines with extraordinary character.
During your visit to a handpicked Château, indulge in a tasting of Pessac-Léognan’s most exquisite red and white wines. Each sip reveals the appellation’s wine-making artistry and the subtle nuances of its terroir. Among the most notable wineries is Château Haut-Brion, the only 1er Grand Cru Classé located outside the Médoc and Sauternes, a testament to its enduring legacy and superior quality.
Return to Bordeaux with Unforgettable Memories
As your private wine tour concludes, relax on the return journey to Bordeaux in the comfort of your luxurious minivan. Reflect on the rich history, exceptional wines, and captivating landscapes you’ve experienced, carrying with you the memories of a half-day tour that showcases the very best of Bordeaux’s wine heritage.
Book Your Private Half-Day Wine Tour Today!
Perfect for international travelers seeking an intimate and luxurious wine-tasting experience, this private half-day tour offers an exclusive journey through the famed wine regions of Graves and Pessac-Léognan. Explore Bordeaux’s iconic vineyards, taste world-class wines, and immerse yourself in the region’s wine-making traditions. Book now to secure your place on this extraordinary wine adventure!
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09:00 am
or 02:00 pmMeet your Guide at your Accommodation in Bordeaux
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10:00 am
or 03:00 pmVisit and wine tasting at 1st winery in the Graves region
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11:00 am
or 04:00 pmVisit and wine tasting at 2nd winery in the Graves region
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01:00 pm
or 06:00 pmDrop off at your accommodation in Bordeaux
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Planning Your Graves & Pessac-Léognan Escape:
- Year-round adventure: Explore the Graves wine region any time (except Dec 25th & Jan 1st).
- 4-hour private tour: Relax and enjoy an in-depth wine & history experience.
- Comfortable exploration: Wear comfortable shoes for some walking.
- Languages: Tours are conducted in English, with other languages available on request.
- Group size: Explore with 2-8 guests (larger groups, inquire within).
- Accessibility: This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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.
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Reviews
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Renee Stegman
26, Sep 2023
We went on this tour and it was fantastic. Perfectly planned, our guide gave us good advice on dinner after and picked the best wineries. We also had...
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Included
- Reservation for 2 Chateau Visits
- Wine tasting fees in the wineries
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Travel in premium, spacious vehicles
Excluded
- Entrance fees to monuments or attractions
- Personal travel insurance & expenses
- Meals & drinks
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
FAQ
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Do you organize pick up and return at accommodation for Bordeaux private tours?
Yes, absolutely. We will come and pick you up at your Hotel, accommodation or AirB&B in Bordeaux. We can also come and pick you up if your accommodation is located within a 30 kms (20 miles) radius around Bordeaux. -
What type of vehicles are used during your Bordeaux private wine tours?
Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are new or recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows and large leg space. -
Who conducts your private wine tours from Bordeaux?
We only employ accredited and licensed tour guides that are also the drivers for all tours that need visits to be conducted by certified guides. Good examples are: the visit of museums, guided walking tours in cities, visit of historical monuments and so on.
In some regions, where wine tours prevail (Bordeaux, Alsace, Burgundy, Loire Valley) the tours are conducted by professional local guides or sommeliers that are experts in Wines. -
How many Bordeaux wines will I taste during this private half day Graves tour?
Unlike other wine tasting sessions that you might have followed around the world, the tastings in Bordeaux are not as generous in terms of pours . The amount of wine tasted is not what many would expect but here it is all about elegance, fruit, quality, aromas and flavors rather than quantity.
Each Chateau will have you taste their premium wine and what we call the 'second' wine of the estate. Sometimes, Chateau owners also add a tasting of some other wine if they happen to be the owners of another Chateau in Bordeaux. So basically, at each winery visited it will be 2 to maximum 4 wines tasted. In the Graves region, many Chateaus produce both reds and whites which mean you can expect to taste more wines than in the other wine regions of Bordeaux. -
Is it possible to visit Château Haut Brion?
No, it's not possible to visit Château Haut Brion as the Château is currently under renovation until 2025.
However, it can be replaced by a visit at La Mission Haut Brion, just in front of Château Haut Brion. If you would like to visit this winery, don't hesitate to reach out and our team of travel advisors will do the rest. Important information though, as visits to this winery are in high demand, you will need to plan your visit months ahead! -
Why is the Graves wine region named that way?
The name Graves, which does sound a bit weird in Englis, actually refers to the soil of this wine producing region of the Bordeaux vineyards. This area is actually where the Bordeaux wines were born. Located to the south of the City of Bordeaux, on the left bank of the River Garonne, the Graves wine region is characterized by the Gravel soil on which the vineyard is planted. Originating from the Occitan language that was spoken during the medieval times Gravas, la "graves" (it is feminin word) is mainly composed of Gravel as well as more or less sand and clay. -
What type of wine is Graves?
Graves is a very interesting Bordeaux wine region to visit as it is the only one where you can wine taste the three main wine types of Bordeaux - reds, whites and sweet wines. The wine production is dominated by the red wines that are typically blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet France to which winemakers sometimes add Petit Verdot and/or Malbec. The typical white wines of the Graves wine region are dry and blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grape varieties. -
What type of wine is Pessac-Léognan?
Pessac-Léognan wines resemble in a way those of Médoc wine region. The main grape varieties used in the blend of the wines are Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot that bring to these wines a subtle mix of power, delicateness and refinement. As for the whites, the blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes bring complexity, freshness, intensity and harmony to these wines. The Pessac-Léognan appellation includes all of the Crus Classés of the Graves wine region that produce reds and/or dry whites.
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