Saint-Emilion and Pomerol private wine tour: Grand Cru tastings

Taste your way through two of Bordeaux's most prestigious wine regions on your own schedule.

A private, full-day wine tour of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol with a WSET-certified expert guide, private château visits, and approximately 10 to 12 tastings. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water, and air-conditioned vehicle. You select English or Spanish, and the guide tailors stops to your interests. Lunch is on your own at a local restaurant or winery, with recommendations provided after booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Saint-Émilion and Pomerol vineyards

• Stroll historic Saint-Émilion streets
• Private wine tasting in village shop
• Visit Grand Cru Classé château
• Lunch at local restaurant (not included)
• Tour and tasting at Pomerol winery

The experience

What separates this tour from a group experience is the guide's ability to adjust the day around what you actually want to know. You'll start in Saint-Emilion's medieval streets with a WSET-certified expert who explains the history and terroir that built the region's reputation, then move into a private tasting at a specialized wine shop in the village where you'll learn the main grape varieties and how Bordeaux styles differ from other French regions. The route is yours to shape: the guide knows which châteaux have availability and will work with your pace and preferences.

A Grand Cru Classé château visit anchors the afternoon. You'll see the winemaking process firsthand and taste a selection of wines from the estate itself. After lunch (which you arrange from a curated list the team sends after booking), the day finishes in Pomerol, where a second winery visit includes a full tour and tasting of their wines. The whole day runs seven to eight hours with private transportation included, so there's no switching between vehicles or waiting for other groups to catch up.

The tour operates in English or Spanish, you choose at checkout, and works for anyone who wants to move beyond a standard tasting room. Children are welcome to join the châteaux visits and will receive non-alcoholic beverages during tastings. The guide's expertise means you're learning from someone trained in wine education, not just someone who knows the route.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• private tours of two châteaux with approximately 10 to 12 wine tastings.
• WSET-certified expert guide.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• a private tasting session in Saint-Emilion's medieval village.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour conducted in Spanish09:30Includes pickup

Private tour conducted in English09:30Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Entre Vides Bordeaux

Is this one for you?Book the English option if you want a guide who explains Bordeaux winemaking and terroir in detail, or the Spanish option if you prefer to explore in Spanish. Either way, the private format means the guide adjusts the day to your interests, whether you want to focus on viticulture, the history of the châteaux, or simply taste as many wines as you can.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (under 3).

What's the difference between the châteaux we visit on this tour?

One is a Grand Cru Classé château, ranked in the official 1955 Classification, where you see the full winemaking operation and taste wines made on the property. The second is a winery in Pomerol, also with a complete tour and tasting. Both are private visits, not shared with other groups, and the guide selects them based on availability and your interests.

Do I need wine knowledge to join, or is this for people who already know Bordeaux?

The tour is built for wine lovers at any level. The guide is WSET-certified, so they explain terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking methods from the ground up. You'll taste roughly 10 to 12 wines throughout the day, and the private tasting in the village is specifically designed to teach the differences between wine styles and regions.

What happens if a winery in Pomerol isn't available on my tour date?

The Pomerol visit is subject to winery availability on the day of your tour. If your preferred winery can't accommodate the group, the guide will arrange an alternative in the region so you still get the full Pomerol experience.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included, which lets you choose between a local bistro in Saint-Emilion or eat at one of the wineries. After you book, the team sends you a curated list of restaurants and options so you can decide what suits your taste and budget.