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Ophorus Tours - From Riquewihr Alsace Grands Crus Wine Tour for 2 persons private

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From Riquewihr Alsace Grands Crus Wine Tour for 2 persons private

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Exclusive Private Grands Crus of Alsace Wine Tour from Riquewhir or surrounding area for 2 persons. An intimate discovery along the Alsace Wine Route. Visit vineyards, villages, local wineries & taste Alsace white wines: Riesling, Muscat

Highlights

  • Taste wonderful local Rieslings, Muscats & Gewurztraminer
  • Explore carefully selected wineries on the Grands Crus Wine Trail
  • Sample the most famous wines of Alsace
  • Local Tour Guide, Expert in Alsace Wines
  • Tour can be customized to suit your interests
What is Included / Excluded for this tour

Program & Itinerary

Today we will come and pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Riquewihr or the surrounding area such as Kaysersberg, Ribeauvillé and Illhausern,. In the morning, meet your English speaking guide who is an expert on Alsace Wines and who will go over the itinerary and program with you. Then board your spacious, comfortable, air conditioned minivan and begin to make your way to the Alsace ...

Pick up at your hotel or accommodation in Riquewihr  

Today we will come and pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Riquewihr or the surrounding area such as Kaysersberg, Ribeauvillé and Illhausern,. 

Meet your English speaking local guide, expert in Alsace wines

In the morning, meet your English speaking guide who is an expert on Alsace Wines and who will go over the itinerary and program with you. Then board your spacious, comfortable, air conditioned minivan and begin to make your way to the Alsace wine producing region. 

Travel in a spacious Mercedes Minivan 

This highly recommended private tour will take place in one of our very spacious Mercedes Minivans. This vehicle can take up to 8 persons normally but on this occasion, the vehicle will only be for you. This allows you to choose the seat that you think best in terms of social distancing while still enjoying the information passed on by your guide.

All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system that allows you to hear the commentary of your driver/guide no matter where you are seated. Also, there is free Wi-Fi access on all tour vehicles. Bottled water is also available in all our vehicles. This guided tour is however not wheelchair accessible.

Alsace Grands Crus Wines

The Grand Crus of Alsace were created in 1975 and feature 51 classified areas defined according to strict geological and climactic criteria. The designation is attributed to wines satisfying a number of quality-related criteria: strict limitations on terroir, highly restricted yields, specific rules of conduct regarding the vines, minimal natural ripeness levels and taste .

The appellation Alsace Grand Cru recognizes the most exceptional terroirs, which impart to the local wines an expressive character and a unique authenticity. The size of these exceptional vineyards varies between 3 and 80 hectares.

Only 4 grape varieties can be used to produce Alsace Grands Crus wines: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Muscat (Alsace variety). Discover these unique Grands Crus wines during an exceptional day out in the Alsace wine region.

Participate in Three Commented Grands Crus Wine Tastings

This private full day wine tour from Riquewhir has been crafted so that you may have the privilege of tasting some of the most outstanding Alsace wines.

The Ribeauvillé wine region

Your wine tour will first take you to the Ribeauvillé wine producing region. Here, taste fabulous Rieslings that originate from the Kirchberg (marl and sandstone), Geisberg (marly limestone) and Osterberg (calcareous marl) Grands Crus.

The hallmark of Ribeauvillé wines is their minerality. In fact, while most Grand Cru Rieslings have 1.5 g solids/liter, Ribeauvillé wines often reach 2.5 g/liter. Some of the most famous wine estates that produce these Grands Crus include Trimbach or Louis Sipp. You will have the opportunity to wine taste in a carefully selected loca winery.

Learn about Grand Cru Kaefferkopf

Then, move on to discover a most unique and confidential Grand Cru: Kaefferkopf (literally ‘beetle head’). Divided into several sectors of the charming little town of Ammerschwihr, this Grand Cru is characterized by a complex geological substratum, combining granite on its upper parts with shelly limestone then sandstone lower down.

Depending on availability, it will also be the moment to discover biodynamic wine making (a form of alternative agriculture very similar to organic farming, but which includes various esoteric concepts) in wineries such as Domaine de la Sinn or Domaine Martin Schaetzel. Enjoy a wine tasting session in the area.

Southern Alsace Wine Route

Finally reach the southern part of the Alsace wine route and discover emblematic Grands Crus such as Steinart, Goldert or Hatschbourg. It is in this part of the wine region that you will discover local Muscat.

Alsace Muscat is distinguished from the sweet Muscats of the South of France by its dry character. Extremely aromatic, it expresses wonderful flavors of fresh fruit. We will also have you taste some exceptional Gewurztraminer that originate in the Hatschbourg Grand Cru.

These are full-bodied wine, with solid structure and a round fullness. In tasting these wines, one rediscovers the complete aromatic palette, often with the addition of liquorice.

Harvested very ripe, “late harvest” and “Selection de Grains Nobles” Gewurztraminer ranging from sweet to viscous, possess exceptional richness and extraordinary aromatic complexity.

This full day Alsace wine tour is private so we can adapt it to your wishes. These fantastic French wines include whites wines, sparkling wines but also lesser known alsace pinot noirs.

During the day, please note that it is also possible to stop and visit some of the most beautiful Alsatian villages such as the village of Riquewihr where you will have some time to explore. This full day Alsace private tour is perfect to taste the great wines of this wine producing area.

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  • Meet your guide at your Hotel in Riquewihr or surrounding area

  • Follow the Alsace Wine Road and enjoy some breathtaking photostops

  • Visit and wine tasting at 1st winery

  • Visit and wine tasting at 2nd winery

  • Free time for lunch in a local restaurant (at own expense)

  • Visit and wine tasting at 3rd winery

  • Dropp off at your accommodation in Riquewihr or surrounding area

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Accommodation

B. SUITES LUXURY GUEST ROOMS

In Riquewihr discover a 5 star hotel in a charming medieval house that has become a splendid luxury guest house in the heart of Alsace. Completely renovated to nestle guest rooms that blend charm and character, the B Suites surprise and seduce. Each unique area combines rough stone and the play of mirrors and light. The past of this Alsatian building has been nevertheless preserved, where the latest technologies blend in with 17th century earthenware stoves and antique Alsatian wardrobes.

In Riquewihr discover a 5 star hotel in a charming medieval house that has become a splendid luxury guest house in the heart of Alsace.

Completely renovated to nestle guest rooms that blend charm and character, the B Suites surprise and seduce. Each unique area combines rough stone and the play of mirrors and light.

The past of this Alsatian building has been nevertheless preserved, where the latest technologies blend in with 17th century earthenware stoves and antique Alsatian wardrobes.

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Know before you book

  • Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
  • 8 hour Private Alsace Wine Tour from Riquewihr or surrounding
  • Tasting fees can be included during the booking process
  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
  • Price is per person. Tour is limited to 2 persons
  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

Meeting point

Riquewihr or surrounding area

Departure

We will come and pick you up at your Hotel or Airbnb in Riquewihr or surrounding area

Other possible pick up locations :
Ribeauvillé (The One, Hotel Barrière, Le Clos Saint Vincent)
Kayserberg (Le Chambard; Hotel Kle)
Illhausern (Hotel des Berges)
Breisach (River cruise port)
Rouffach (Chateau d'Isenbourg)

Return

Tour returns to original departure point.
 

Reviews

5.0/5 (1 reviews)
  • Don_H

    23, Sep 2021

    Good wines, good friends, good guide, nice tour. Recommended to those who haven’t traveled this “Route des vins d’Alsace”.
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Included / excluded

Included

  • Pre-bookings for 3 Grand Cru wineries 
  • English-speaking driver & guide
  • Travel in premium A/C vehicle
  • Bottled water in the minivan
  • Free WiFi access on board

Excluded

  • Wine tasting fees
  • Meals and drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums
  • Personal insurance and expenses
  • Gratuities for the driver/guide

FAQ

  • Do you organize pick up and return at accommodation for Riquewihr private tours?

    Yes, all private tours include a pick up and drop off at requested location – hotel, AirB&B, Colmar train station. We also pick up around Riquewihr at no extra cost. For exemple in Rouffach, Kayserberg, Breisach, Ribeauvillé
  • Is the price per person or per group?

    This tour is a special offer for 2 persons. The pricing for this tour is per person unlike our other private tours that include more passengers.
  • What type of vehicles are used during your private day trips from Riquewihr?

    Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that can take up to a maximum of 8 passengers. All vehicles are new or recent, comfortable, spacious and have A/C. For larger groups, you will need to contact us directly.
  • Who conducts these Alsace private day trips from Riquewihr?

    All our tours are conducted by English speaking guides that are also, in most cases, the driver. For a more personalized experience, we can also organize any private tour with both driver and guide.

    For all our private wine tours in France, local guides are all experts in wines and hold wine diplomas or are professional sommeliers. Most of our in house guides hold at least the WSET level 2 in wines.
  • Is this private full day tour from Riquewihr only available in English?

    No, our talented, in-house multi lingual guides will be happy to conduct the tour in French, Spanish, German, Italian. Just ask for availability.
  • What can we expect on this private Grands Crus Alsace wine tour from Riquewihr?

    This tour is a perfect introduction to the best Alsace wines. Conducted by a local guide, expert in Alsace wines, our travel designers will pre-book outstanding wineries known for the quality of the wine that they produce. You will participate in commented tastings of Alsace Grands Crus varietals such as Riesling, Muscat or Gewurztraminer. The day also includes some great sightseeing as you will follow the stunning Alsace wine route. Admire the beautiful landscapes and ask your guide to stop in a lesser authentic village for lunch in a local restaurant (at own expense).
  • Can we choose which Wineries we will visit on this Grands Crus Alsace Wine Tour?

    Yes, please let our team of travel advisors know which wineries you would like to include on your tour and they will do their best to pre-book your visits. Please note that we only start making winery reservations once you have booked your tour. Winery visits also depend on availability at time of booking.
  • Are the Winery Tours private in Alsace?

    Yes, on this particular tour, if you wish to include a visit to one or more wineries then we will make sure that the winery tour is just for you and your party. Even better, we do our best so that the tasting is conducted by the owner, a family member or the winemaker.
  • Is lunch included on this private tour from Riquewihr?

    No, we never include lunch on our private tours. However, let us know if you would like us to suggest and pre-book a local restaurant reservation. Our team will be happy to organize this for you at no extra cost.

    You can also talk with your guide directly in the morning. Let him know your wishes and she/he will adapt the tour accordingly and suggest the best possible options.
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