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Bordeaux
A Private day trip from Bordeaux for Wine Tasting Experiences in the Medoc
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Participate in thrilling Bordeaux wine workshops in selected wineries of the Médoc. Create your own Bordeaux Blend, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch with wine in a park or garden, end the day with wine & chocolate pairing session.
Highlights
- Learn how to Blend your own Bordeaux wine
- Picnic lunch in a selected Château Winery
- Wine & Chocolate tasting experience
- Local Tour Guide, Expert in Bordeaux Wines
What is Included / Excluded for this tour
Program & Itinerary
In the morning, we will come and pick you up at your Hotel or Accommodation in Bordeaux. Meet your English speaking driver / guide who is an expert on Bordeaux Wines. Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your comfortable, air conditioned vehicle and begin to make your way to the Medoc wine producing region. Your private Bordeaux ...
Meet your English speaking local guide, expert in Bordeaux Wines
In the morning, we will come and pick you up at your Hotel or Accommodation in Bordeaux. Meet your English speaking driver / guide who is an expert on Bordeaux Wines. Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your comfortable, air conditioned vehicle and begin to make your way to the Medoc wine producing region.
Travel in a Premium Vehicle
Your private Bordeaux Day Trip in the medoc will take place in one of our very spacious Mercedes Minivans. This vehicle can take up to 7 persons. 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 in all vehicles. Bottled water is also available in all our vehicles.
Participate in a Wine Blending Workshop
After a short drive, arrive at the winery where you will participate in a 1 hour and a half wine blending workshop. A very large majority of Bordeaux wines are blended wines which means that winemakers assemble their premium wines by mixing different grape varieties together. The most popular grape varieties used in Bordeaux are the Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot and the Cabernet Franc. Other authorized grape varieties allowed for red wines include Malbec, Carmenere and Petit Verdot.
During the workshop, taste Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon seperately. As you taste these grape varieties, your host will explain the major characteristics of each varietal such as the level of the tannins, the acidity and alcohol or structure it can bring to the wines. You will also be talking about flavors and aromas. Once your commented tasting of the different grape varieties is over, it is now time for you to create your own wine. Guided by an expert hand, blend the different grape varieties so as to produce the wine that you like!
Winery visit, wine tasting & delicious picnic lunch in a Park or Garden of a Château
After your wine blending workshop, we will take you along the Château Route of the Médoc to your next stop. Upon arrival, visit of the Winery so as to understand the wine making process from the vines to the wine. After your visit, it will be time to taste 3 wines of the Château during a commented wine tasting session. After the tasting, take some time to eat & relax in the beautiful grounds of the winery in the park or garden. Your picnic lunch is prepared with care and includes cold meats, cheese, vegetables and fruits of the season, macaroons, baguette, wine, water coffee or tea.
Wine & Chocolate Pairing Workshop
After your picnic lunch at the Château, it will be time to continue your day and arrive at our final visit. Discover the final winery of the day located in the Margaux appellation. After a short visit of the winery, a Grand Cru Classé of 1855, participate in a gourmet experience that will have you discover the common aromas between the wines of the Château and Chocolate.
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Meet your guide at your hotel, accommodation or dedicated meeting point in Bordeaux
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Participate in a Wine Blending Workshop in a Grand Cru Classé Winery
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Picnic lunch with wine in the Park or Gardens of a Château Winery
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Wine & Chocolate pairing experience in a Grand Cru Classé Winery
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Return to Bordeaux
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Know before you book
- Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
- Tour is not available on Sundays in December, January & February
- 8 hour private Wine Experiences from Bordeaux to Medoc
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
- Prices are per person - Larger groups please contact us
- Workshops presented depend on availability at time of booking
- If a workshop presented is not available we will find a similar one
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Currency is in Euros
Meeting point
33000 Bordeaux
Departure
We will come and pick you up at the train station, airport, your Hotel, accommodation or AirBnB in Bordeaux.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Reviews
5.0/5 (1 reviews)
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Marty Lewis
07, Apr 2022
Our guide Karim was excellent! The 2 visits were well chosen, with one being a premier crus. He was exactly on time, courteous, engaging, and very entertaining....
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Included
- Wine Blending workshop in a Grand Cru Winery
- Visit & Picnic lunch in a Château Winery
- Wine & Chocolate pairing in a Grand Cru Winery
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Travel in premium, spacious vehicles
- Bottled water in the minivan
- Free WiFi access on board
Excluded
- Personal insurance & expenses
- 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 a Bordeaux private wine tour?
Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows and large leg space. -
Who will conduct this specific tour from Bordeaux?
This tour will be conducted by one of our local guides who is an expert in Bordeaux wines. They will be with you throughout the day and will answer all your questions during the different experiences you will participate in. -
Are the Experiences scheduled on this day private ones?
Yes, absolutely. All the experiences that are offered on this tour are private. This tour is for you & your party only. -
What is a Chocolate & Wine Pairing session?
This experience will first begin with a visit of the Winery and will be followed by the discovery of the common aromas that can be found in both wine & chocolate. Taste 2 wines of the Château paired with chocolate to better comprehend the similarities between the 2 products. -
What is included in our Picnic Lunch at the Château?
Upon arrival at the Château, you will first visit the installations and participate in a wine tasting session that includes 3 wines. Then take your delicately prepared picnic basket that will include cheese, cold meats, vegetables & fruits of the season, baguette as well as water, wine, tea or coffee. The Garden or the Park are there just for you. In case of bad weather, no problem, the Château will open its doors! -
What is a Bordeaux Wine Blending Workshop?
A wine blending workshop in Bordeaux will have you taste the different grape varieties that are used to make Bordeaux wines such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc to name the most popular ones. Then, guided by a knowledgable hand, mix (or blend) the different grape varieties together and obtain your ideal wine. Finally, the Technical Director of the winery will be pleased to taste your blend and share his advice and experience with you.
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