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Ophorus Tours - Château d'Yquem Visit & Wine Tasting - Trilogy Tour

Bordeaux

Château d'Yquem Visit & Wine Tasting - Trilogy Tour

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Visit 1er Grand Cru Classé 1855 Chateau d'Yquem in the Sauternes wine region of Bordeaux. Learn about the best vintages of Chateau d'Yquem, taste Yquem wines. Visit the grounds learn about the wine making process used for this sweet wine.

Highlights

  • Visit & Tasting at 1er Grand Cru Classé Château d'Yquem
  • Taste three different vintages of Château d'Yquem: 2016, 2017 and 2018
  • Private tour of maximum 6 persons for personalized experience
  • Private return transfers from Bordeaux included
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The Sauternes wine region is famous for the high quality sweet white wines that are produced here. The most famous winery of the region is Chateau d’Yquem that was classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines. Sauternes wines are made in great majority with Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes to which are added in much lesser amounts Muscadelle and Sauvignon ...

Discover the Wines of Sauternes region of Bordeaux

The Sauternes wine region is famous for the high quality sweet white wines that are produced here. The most famous winery of the region is Chateau d’Yquem that was classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines. Sauternes wines are made in great majority with Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes to which are added in much lesser amounts Muscadelle and Sauvignon Gris.

The wines of Sauternes are produced thanks to the action of a fungus, Botrytis Cinerea that causes the grapes to rot. This process is called the noble rot when it comes to take place on healthy grapes and under a favorable climate.

The local climate of Sauternes during the summer time is usually composed of morning mist followed by warm and dry afternoons which has the effect to dry the grapes, reduce the water content and concentrate the sugar. The result is the making of an intensely sweet, gold colored wine with strong aromas of honeysuckle, blossom and stone. 

From Bordeaux, reach Château d'Yquem & the Sauternes wine region

Today, we will come and pick you up at your hotel in Bordeaux. Participate in a unique experience as you visit a 1er Grand Cru Classé of 1855 in the Sauternes wine producing region of Bordeaux. Château d'Yquem is without a doubt the flagship of the appellation and produces one of the most famous sweet white wines in the world. 

On this "Trilogy Tour" of Château d'Yquem you will visit the grounds of the Chateau followed by the technical installations. Learn about the Botrytis Cinerea fungus that affects the grape causing them to become partially raisined and how this helps to obtain a sweet white wine. Your tour will continue with a tasting of the three last vintages of Château d'Yquem 2016, 2017 and 2018.

After the visit, we will transfer you back to Bordeaux.

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  • Pick up at your accommodation in Bordeaux

  • Private transfer to Château d'Yquem

  • Visit followed by Wine tasting of three different vintages of Château d'Yquem

  • Private transfer back to Bordeaux

  • Drop off at your accommodation in Bordeaux

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Ophorus Tours - Château d'Yquem Visit & Wine Tasting - Trilogy Tour
Ophorus Tours - Château d'Yquem Visit & Wine Tasting - Trilogy Tour

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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.
  • Tour available all year round - on request
  • 4 hours tour including private transfers from Bordeaux
  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
  • Prices are for 2 to 6 persons maximum

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.

Meeting point

Bordeaux

Departure

We will come and pick you up at your hotel in Bordeaux or surrounding area.

Return

Tour returns to original departure point.

Included / excluded

Included

  • Pick up at your hotel in Bordeaux
  • Private transfer to Château d'Yquem
  • Visit & Wine tasting - Trilogy tour
  • Private transfer back to Bordeaux

Excluded

  • Meals, drinks
  • Personal travel expenses, insurance
  • Gratuities for the driver/guide
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