Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car

Trip codeVin 04
Trip activity :Self-guided wine tour
Location :Bordeaux / Gironde
Duration :4 days
Departure :Every day
Capacity :Minimum 2 people
Price per person :
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  • Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car
  • Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car
  • Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car
  • Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car
  • Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car
  • Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car
  • Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car
  • Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car
  • Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car
  • Bordeaux Wine tour - Wine road from the Medoc to Saint-emilion by car

Tour description

Living in freedom on the wine road of Medoc and Saint-Emilion. Bordeaux vineyard. Program, nights in the homes of charm in the heart of the vineyards, visiting wineries and tasting great wines, tasting initiation. Grand Cru Pauillac Cru Bourgeois Moulis and Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Come you initiate or deepen your knowledge of the terroirs in Bordeaux staying there some time!

Program

Day 1 and 2Médoc

Visit the land of the Medoc wine peninsula between the Gironde estuary and coastal ocean .You will be greeted in a beautiful area in the heart of the vineyards of Medoc red . You will be hosted in room and breakfast in a comfortable , abundant environmental quality benefits: spacious rooms , saltwater pool , table d’hôte combining tradition and contemporary cuisine. Depending on the season , theme nights are organized poolside pool house or terrace ( Spanish plancha grill ) .Table d’hote , bed and breakfast .The next day, you’ll stay in two wine property , one in morning and one in the afternoon : a Cru Bourgeois Moulis and Grand Cru Classé Pauillac.Program , visits to caves and cellars , wine tasting production , visit the Museum ( in the old cellars of the castle) and projection of film about Art and Crafts of Vine and Wine :This permanent exhibition offers visitors a complete inventory of the vine to the wine tasting , through the work of the vineyard, cellar and wine tasting . It does not fail to present Annexes trades directly related to the life of the wine , such as the manufacture of barrels (full Cooperage ) , plugs , glass tasting , as well as a vinous imaging, which extends the label engravings and many others sometimes unusual objects. Back to domain for your second night ( table d’hôte )

Day 3 and 4Jurisdiction of Saint -Emilion

After a good breakfast in the area , you will go to the medieval town of Saint -Emilion and its prestigious vineyards , both World Heritage of UNESCO.Take time to stroll through the streets of the city and stop at one of the many restaurants .In the afternoon , visit a castle producer jurisdiction of Saint -Emilion Grand Cru organic wine developed through the guidance and expertise of Stéphane DerenoncourtVisit property, chests , chai…

Historical presentation of the property and the general Saint-Emilion , ranked wines.Evocation of the topography of the vineyard , nature of soil, grape varieties , the vegetative cycle and work in the vineyardIntroduction to vinification and aging wineTasting of several vintages .In the late afternoon , welcome to the Castle Mole , 18th century where you will also stay overnight . Owners will share the charm of this guest house , located in the castle and invite you to discover the allure of their land and enjoy their wine.Dinner at a restaurant in St Emilion .To conclude your stay, the last day , you will be greeted by late morning in Saint -Emilion for an introductory course in oenology and tasting led by a professional oenologistEnd of the journey on the road of wines from our beautiful region , head full of memories of these magnificent residences and artists who support them.

Practical details

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Your travel pack corresponds to the documents or numeric files that you receive before your trip (usually one month before) and upon your arrival at the first accommodation.

It includes:

  • A welcome letter with the main practical information:
  • The time slot for luggage transport
  • Details of the delivery and recovery of rental bikes if necessary
  • Your local contact and telephone number(s) in case of emergency
  • Any additional information

The travel book including a map with the route (at the appropriate scale) and directional, tourist and practical indications

The voucher(s) to be given to the service provider(s) (only if requested)

On request and depending on the tours:

The “Evazio” application to download to your Smartphone for a “GPS” guidance. This guidance is visual (reading of the track on the Smartphone’s screen) and vocal.

The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no internet connection is necessary

The loan of a GPS device with pre-loaded tracks

GPX traces of every step for use with your own navigation device

The type of accommodation is classified into 3 ranges:

  • Comfort : The trip mainly presents hotels classified 2 and 3 stars (or equivalent) and guesthouses.
  • Superior : The tour mainly presents hotels classified 3 and 4 stars (or equivalent) and charming guesthouses.
  • Luxe : The tour mainly presents hotels classified 2 and 3 stars or equivalent

Our assistance remains available for the duration of your stay.