Saint-Émilion & Médoc Private Wine Tour: Expert Tastings

Sip legendary Médoc wines and wander Saint-Émilion’s medieval streets in peace

A private wine tour of Saint-Émilion and Médoc in Bordeaux, led by a WSET-certified expert guide, visiting classified châteaux and tasting approximately 10–12 wines in an intimate setting. The tour includes private transportation, visits to a 1855-classified château in Médoc and a Grand Cru Classé property in Saint-Émilion, a guided tasting in a medieval village shop, and a walk through the UNESCO-listed streets of Saint-Émilion. Lunch is not included, allowing you to choose between local bistros or winery restaurants. The operator provides recommendations after booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bordeaux wine regions and tastings

• Visit Médoc chateau and tour winery
• Discover Saint-Émilion medieval village
• Wine tasting in Saint-Émilion shop
• Lunch at local restaurant (not included)
• Visit Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé chateau

The experience

The day starts with a drive into Médoc, where you'll visit a château from the 1855 Classification: the ranking system that still defines Bordeaux prestige. Your guide walks you through the winemaking process, shows you the facilities, and pours a tasting directly in the vineyard or winery. This is not a crowded tour: you're the only group, and the guide speaks your language (English or Spanish, your choice at checkout).

From there, you head to Saint-Émilion, a medieval village built into limestone cliffs and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The streets are narrow and steep, lined with stone buildings that date back centuries. Your guide leads you through them, explaining how the village's history and its wines are inseparable: the terroir, the traditions, the appellations that make this place distinct. Then comes a second tasting, this one in a traditional medieval shop, guided by an expert who walks you through the differences between Saint-Émilion styles and what the soil and slope mean for the wine in your glass.

After lunch (which you arrange from recommendations the operator sends you), you visit a Grand Cru Classé château in Saint-Émilion: another exclusive tasting in an authentic setting, not a public tasting room. The whole day runs eight hours, with private transportation and bottled water included. Children can come along. They'll receive non-alcoholic beverages while adults taste.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• private visits to two classified châteaux with wine tastings of approximately 10–12 wines.
• a guided tasting in a traditional medieval village shop.
• a WSET-certified expert guide speaking English or Spanish.
• bottled water.
• and a walk through the UNESCO World Heritage streets of Saint-Émilion.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour conducted in English09:30Includes pickup

Private tour conducted in Spanish09:30Includes 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): free

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Entre Vides Bordeaux

Is this one for you?Choose the English or Spanish departure based on the language you speak. Both follow the same itinerary and visit the same châteaux, so the difference is only the guide's language. The private format means no other groups, no fixed departure times beyond the eight-hour window, and no waiting for a tour bus to fill up. Book this one if you want the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at a tasting or a street corner without holding up twenty other people.

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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): free.

What does a WSET-certified guide actually know that a regular wine guide doesn't?

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) certification means your guide has passed formal exams in wine production, regions, and tasting technique. They can explain the chemistry of fermentation, read a soil map, and articulate why a wine tastes the way it does, not just tell stories about the château.

How many wines will I actually taste on this tour?

The tour includes approximately 10–12 wines across the two tastings: one at the Médoc château and one at the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé property, plus a guided tasting in the medieval village shop where you'll taste several Saint-Émilion styles side by side.

Is lunch included, or do I need to arrange it myself?

Lunch is not included, which lets you choose freely between a local bistro or a winery restaurant. After you book, the operator sends you several carefully selected options matched to your preferences and dietary needs.

What makes the 1855 Classification château different from the Grand Cru Classé one in Saint-Émilion?

The 1855 Classification ranks Médoc châteaux by reputation and price established in the 1800s and rarely changes. Grand Cru Classé is Saint-Émilion's own ranking system, updated every ten years, based on current quality and terroir, so you're tasting two different regional traditions and ranking philosophies in one day.