Saint-Emilion Château Grangey Wine Tasting Tour

Walk the vineyard, see how the wine is made, then taste what you've learned

Château Grangey is a family-run estate in Saint-Emilion where you tour the organic vineyard and cellar, learn how the winemakers choose their aging vessels, from amphora to barrel, and finish with a guided tasting of four wines. The visit runs about an hour and is led by a live guide in your choice of English or French. Wheelchair accessible throughout.

The experience

The tour starts in the vineyard itself, where the guide walks you through the daily work of the estate and explains how each decision in the field shapes the wine. You'll see how Château Grangey has operated as a family business since 1953, and what that continuity means for the way they approach the land and the grapes.

In the cellar, you move from theory to practice: the guide shows you the different aging containers the estate uses (amphora, stainless steel, thunderbolt tanks, and barrels), and explains why each one is chosen for each wine. These are not abstract choices. Each vessel changes what the wine becomes, and you'll taste the difference in the final tasting.

The visit ends with a guided tasting of four wines from the estate. This is not a rushed sampling. The guide walks you through what you're tasting and why, so you can taste the impact of the methods you just saw in the cellar. It's a straightforward way to understand the connection between the work in the vineyard, the choices in the cellar, and what ends up in your glass.

What’s included

• Vineyard tour with explanation of the estate's history and methods.
• cellar tour showing the aging vessels used for each wine.
• guided tasting of four wines from the estate.
• live guide in English or French.

Options for this experience

2 options

Castle Grangey English tour5 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 15:30

Grangey visit conducted in FrenchGuide in English · 11:30 and 16:30

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Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Saturday7 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 16:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Château Grangey

Is this one for you?Choose the English tour if you want the winemaking process explained in detail without translation delays. Pick the French option if you prefer to hear directly from the winemakers in their own language.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18): free.

What exactly do I see in the cellar at Château Grangey?

The cellar holds the different aging containers the estate uses for each wine: amphora, stainless steel tanks, thunderbolt tanks, and barrels. The guide explains why each one is chosen and how it shapes the wine's development.

How many wines do I taste, and how long does the tasting take?

You taste four wines from the estate at the end of the tour. The tasting is guided, so the winemaker walks you through each one and explains what you're tasting and why, as part of the full visit.

Can I choose between English and French for the tour?

Yes. You select your language (English or French) when you book, and a live guide leads the tour in that language.

Is the tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces at Château Grangey are wheelchair accessible, and the estate is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants in prams or strollers are welcome, and service animals are allowed.