Saint-Émilion Wine Tour from Bordeaux: 2 Grand Crus & French Apéritif
Two Châteaux, One Afternoon: Saint-Émilion Wine from Bordeaux
You're picked up at the Bordeaux Tourist Office at noon and driven to two Grand Cru wineries in Saint-Émilion, with tastings at each, a guided walk through the medieval village, and a French aperitif with local food at the second château. Transport, guide, and all tastings are included. You're back in Bordeaux by early evening.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Saint-Émilion wine and village tour
- Meet guide at Bordeaux Tourist Office
- Travel to Saint-Emilion with vineyard talk
- Visit Grand Cru winery and taste wines
- Guided walk in Saint-Emilion village
- Tour family-owned winery and taste wines
- Enjoy wine with local delicacies
- Return to Bordeaux Tourist Office
The experience
You meet your guide at noon in front of the Bordeaux Tourist Office, and within minutes you're in an air-conditioned minivan heading toward Saint-Émilion. The drive itself is part of the tour: your guide talks through the region's vineyard landscape and asks what you already know about wine, which is a nice way of saying they're testing your palate before you taste anything. The road winds through Aquitaine's rolling countryside, and you start to understand why this corner of France has been making wine for centuries.
The first stop is a Grand Cru or Grand Cru Classé château in Saint-Émilion or Pomerol, where you walk through the cellars and learn how merlot and cabernet franc move from grape to bottle. It's not a lecture: the winemaker or their representative walks you through the stages, and you taste as you go. After that, the minivan takes you into the village of Saint-Émilion itself, a medieval hilltop town with narrow stone streets and a church carved partly into the rock. You get a guided walk through the old quarter, maybe an hour, with some free time to wander on your own before the group has to move on to the second winery. (The tour keeps a tight schedule because of fixed appointments at each château, so you won't have all day to linger, but the walk gives you the feel of the place.)
The second winery is a family-owned operation, also in the Grand Cru or Pomerol appellation. Here the tasting is more relaxed. You sample their wines and then sit down with a glass paired with local delicacies, the French apéritif the tour promises. By the time you're back in Bordeaux, dropped off at the Tourist Office around 5:30 or 6pm, you've tasted five or six different wines, walked a 900-year-old village, and heard enough about the region's soil and history to sound credible at dinner. The group stays under eight people, so the guide knows your name and adjusts the pace if someone has questions.
What’s included
Your day includes hotel or central Bordeaux pickup and return, an English-speaking local guide, transport by air-conditioned minivan, a one-hour guided walk through medieval Saint-Émilion with free time to explore, visits to two Grand Cru or family-owned wineries, five to six wine tastings throughout the afternoon, and a final glass of wine paired with local delicacies (French apéritif) at the second winery.
Before you book
Lasts 5h 30m, runs every day except Wednesday at 13:30, from € 105 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Operated by Bordeaux Wine Trails
Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to taste Saint-Émilion's top wines and see the village without arranging transport or making your own château appointments: the fixed schedule and guide handle both. Plan for a full afternoon and early evening out, which is what lets you visit two wineries and still walk the medieval streets without rushing.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What time does the tour start and end?
Pickup is at noon at the Bordeaux Tourist Office. The tour lasts five hours and thirty minutes, returning you to the office by around 5:30 or 6pm.
How many wineries do you visit?
Two. The first is a Grand Cru or Grand Cru Classé château where you learn the winemaking process. The second is a family-owned winery where you taste and enjoy an apéritif with local food.
What is included in the price?
English-speaking guide, pickup and drop-off in central Bordeaux, the guided walk through Saint-Émilion village, two winery visits with five to six tastings, an extra glass of wine at the second winery, and French apéritif with local delicacies. Transport by air-conditioned minivan is included.
What is the group size?
Small groups, limited to eight people maximum.
Can children go on this tour?
Children from 12 years old are welcome. The minimum drinking age is 18 years.
Is there time to explore Saint-Émilion on your own?
Yes, there is some free time during the guided walk, but it is limited because the tour has fixed appointments at each château. If you want to stay longer, you can arrange a separate day trip. There is a train station near the village center.
What should I bring?
Bring your own water. Water refill is available at each winery.
Is the tour suitable for people with limited mobility?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, but Saint-Émilion village is not wheelchair accessible. Contact the operator for alternative options.
What if I'm not sure about the minimum group size?
The minimum is two people per tour. If the minimum is not reached, the tour may be cancelled and you receive a full refund.
What wines will I taste?
You will taste wines made from grapes such as merlot and cabernet franc, sourced from the Grand Cru châteaux and family-owned wineries in the Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations.
Saint-Émilion Wine Tour from Bordeaux: 2 Grand Crus & French Apéritif
5h 30m · EN
from € 105 per person