Pic St Loup: Wine & Food Tour with Family Lunch from Montpellier

Summary

Montpellier countryside wine tasting, family meal and medieval village walk

You’ll taste Pic St Loup wines straight from local vineyards, walk through a medieval village with your guide sharing stories, then sit down to a homemade lunch in Bertrand’s family home. Expect laughter around the table, fresh bread, and real conversations — not just another day trip but something warmer you’ll remember long after.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I almost spilled my coffee when Bertrand’s mom greeted us at the door with flour on her hands and a quick “Bonjour!” That’s not how most wine tours start. But that’s Pic St Loup for you. Our day began with Bertrand driving us out of Montpellier, winding through vineyards that looked like they’d been painted on. He pointed out the way the light hits the limestone cliffs — “That’s why the grapes here taste different,” he said. I’m still not sure I tasted limestone exactly, but the first glass was cold and crisp and maybe there was something mineral about it. Or maybe it was just the morning air.

We stopped at two wineries (unless it’s Sunday — then just one), and each time someone local poured for us, there was this little story about their vines or the weather last year or their uncle who once lost a barrel to wild boars. The second place had this smell — part damp cellar, part rosemary from outside. Bertrand translated when my French failed me, which was often. He laughed when I tried to say “terroir” like a local. It didn’t go well.

After wandering through a tiny medieval village (I forgot its name already — sorry), we ended up at Bertrand’s family house. Lunch was whatever his mother felt like making that day — ours was rabbit with olives and bread so fresh it steamed when she cut it open. There were vegetables from their garden and more wine (of course). I still think about that meal sometimes, especially how everyone ate together around one big table, even Bertrand’s wife joined in for dessert. The whole thing felt less like a tour and more like being invited over by friends who happen to know a lot about wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wine tour and local lunch in Pic St Loup

• Drive through Montpellier countryside
• Visit first winery and walk vineyard
• Taste wines at first winery
• Visit second winery and wine tasting
• Explore medieval village streets
• Enjoy farm-to-table lunch at family house

Top questions

How many wineries are visited on this Pic St Loup wine tour?

The tour includes two wineries Monday to Saturday; on Sundays, only one winery is visited.

Is lunch included in the Pic St Loup wine & food tour?

A homemade farm-to-table lunch is served at the guide's family house; there is an extra charge of €30 per person paid onsite.

Does this day trip include pickup from Montpellier?

The tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle starting from Montpellier.

Are children allowed on this Pic St Loup wine tour?

Yes, children can join if accompanied by an adult; specialized infant seats are available.

What languages are spoken during the tour?

The guide speaks French and English; translation help is provided as needed during visits.

What is included in the Pic St Loup wine tasting experience?

You’ll taste six wines across visits to local wineries and learn about their winemaking process.

Do we visit any villages during this day trip?

Yes, there is a walk through a small medieval village as part of the itinerary.

What’s included

Your day includes transportation from Montpellier in an air-conditioned vehicle, guided visits to two wineries (or one on Sundays) with tastings of six local wines, stories shared by your guide along country roads and inside cellars, a stroll through a medieval village, plus a homemade farm lunch prepared by Bertrand’s mother at their family home—lunch paid separately onsite before returning relaxed in the afternoon.