Bordeaux – Wine step by step

4 day(s) / 3 night(s)

from : 1620 € / person

Download our leaflet :

Arrival city : Bordeaux

Departure city : Bordeaux

The highlights of your stay:

  • Introduction to Bordeaux wines by a sommelier
  • Visit and tasting: "The work of the vine & the terroir" at the Château Tour Saint-Christophe, St-Emilion Grand Cru
  • Private guided tour of the medieval city of Saint Emilion and its underground monuments.
  • Exclusive visit and tasting Bordeaux Saveurs "The magic of vinification" at Château La Dominique, Grand Cru Classé of St-Emilion
  • Exclusive visit and tasting Bordeaux Saveurs "The specificities of the blend" at Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe
  • Exclusive visit and tasting Bordeaux Saveurs "The breeding of wine" at Château Pichon Baron, Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac
  • Exclusive visit and tasting Bordeaux Flavors "Tasting & food and wine pairings" at Château Prieuré-Lichine, Grand Cru Classé of Margaux

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(price based on 4 people sharing the tour - for group send email : support@www.france-privatetravels.com)

 

Day 1 : Welcome to Bordeaux

  • Greetings at "Bordeaux River Suite"apartment: discover this superb appartment that will be your home during your stay in Bordeaux: 150m², entirely renovated, 2 bedrooms, semi-professional kitchen and a breathtaking view on the Garonne River.
  • Introduction class to Bordeaux wines by a sommelier:Meet with the sommelier at the restaurant Le Chapon Fin to share a moment of pure conviviality and dialogue on Bordeaux wines. Taste 4 wines really characteristic of the different wine regions, a white and three reds to apprehend the diversity of Bordeaux wines.
  • Welcoming dinner at Le Chapon Fin: This historical and renowned restaurant will amaze you with its impressive rockery decor and its Chef's refined and creative cuisine. The tasting menu is composed of 7 courses with wine pairing.
  • Night at your apartment.

Day 2: Step by step... from the Vine to the Cellar

  • Delivered breakfast at your apartment and transfer to Saint-Emilion with your private driver.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and tasting "Vineyards work & terroir" at Château Tour Saint Christophe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru:

Get into a jeep to ride through this superb domain's vineyards, step into the shoes of the vineyard manager and discover how vineyard work is essential to make a fine wine. Following this observation of the soils and grape varieties, you will have a chance to taste it. You will compare 5 single-varietals wines that have been grown on different soils in order to recognize specific aromas given by the terroir.

  • Picnic lunch at Château Tour Saint Christophe, on the terrace or in the reception room, savor seasonal products while admiring vineyards all around you.
  • Private guided visit of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion and its underground monuments.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit ans tasting "The wonders of winemaking process" at Château La Dominique, Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion

Enter the tank room, at the very heart of the process transforming grapes into wine. You will discover different wine making techniques used by this prestigious and modern Château. Then, go down in the private wine cellar of the Château and discover three wines made thanks to different wime making methods. In inox tanks or in barrels, during the tasting learn to spot the nuances brought by the vinification choices.

  • Return transfer to Bordeaux with your private driver
  • Dinner at your leisure: We can advise good addresses or you can put to use the semi-professional kitchen to demonstrate your cooking skills at your apartment if you prefer so.
  • Night at your apartment.

Day 3: Step by step... from the Barrel to the Glass

  • Delivered breakfast at your apartment and transfer to the Médoc vineyard with your private driver.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and tasting "The secrets of wine blending" at Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe appellation.

Learn how to recognize grape varieties on the vine plant and discover why wine blending is so fundamental for Bordeaux winemaking. In company with the cellar master himself, taste the six single-varietals of Bordeaux grown on the same terroir to notice what each of them bring to Bordeaux wines' structure.

  • Lunch at the private table of Château Phélan Ségur:  In the classy dining room, enjoy a glass of Champagne before the gastronomic lunch perfectly paired with the wines of the Château.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and tasting at Château Pichon Baron, Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac appellation.

Discover the barrel history, the specific features of French oak and the role of barrel ageing in the winemaking process. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting "Still in maturing period": Taste the vintage that is still being aged thanks to samplings from different types of barrels in order to apprehend the consequences on wine of the choices regarding wine maturing.

  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and wine tasting "Tasting & food and wine pairing" at Château Prieuré-Lichine, Grand Cru Classé, Margaux appellation

Now that you know a lot more about wine, take part to a workshop to learn how to taste properly like a professional. Train your eye, your nose and your palate to analyse wine. Then, taste the wines of the domain nicely paired with salty and sweet delicacies and learn the best food ans wine pairing.

  • Dinner with a personal Chef at your apartment: Enjoy a memorable dinner at your apartment to celebrate your last evening in Bordeaux. A delicious dinner accompanied with a bottle of Champagne and a bottle of red wine as a crowning final!
  • Night at your apartment.

Day 4: Departure

  • Delivered breakfast at your apartment and check-out.
  • Transfer to Bordeaux airport or station.
  • End of our services

Price per person from…. on a base of 4 people minimum

 Included:

  • 3 nights at the apartment Bordeaux River Suite
  • 3 delivered breakfasts
  • 2 lunches (1 with food & wine pairing)
  • 2 dinners (including one with a personal Chef)
  • 1 introduction class to Bordeaux wines by a sommelier
  • 5 private and exclusive visits and tastings in Châteaux
  • 1 private guided visit of the village of Saint-Emilion and its underground monuments (1hr).
  • Transportation in a private car (Mercedes E Class for 2/3 people – Minivan Mercedes Vito from 4 to 8 people) with driver (D1: train station or airport / hotel transfer – D2: full day transportation– D3: full day   transportation – D4: hotel / train station or airport transfer).

Not included:

  • wine and beverages (excepted if mentioned)
  • any extras.

 All the services mentioned are subject to availability

OPTIONS:

  • Accommodation in an Hotel****, centre of Bordeaux
  • A day in Arcachon: Embark in a luxurious private speedboat to discover the Arcachon bay.
  • Spa: At the heart of the vineyard or in Bordeaux centre, enjoy a relaxing break in a place dedicated to well-being. Felted atmosphere and treatments expertise: all of your senses wille be pampered.
  • Helicopter: Escape for a magnificent helicopter flight over vineyards and Châteaux. Comfortably seated, you will get to admire this exceptional view from the sky!

 

Cancellation policy: 

Client cancellations: BSV must be informed in writing of cancellations as soon as possible. The date of the written cancellation is the only one that will be considered definitive. The money retained by BSV varies for total or partial cancellations:
INDIVIDUALS:
– More than 30 working days before the start of a stay: 50 € administrative fees per booking
– From 30 to 16 working days before the start of a stay: the deposit is kept by BSV but can be used as a credit for 1 year (from the cancellation date).
– From 15 to 11 working days before the start of a stay: 30% of the total cost.
– From 10 to 4 working days before the start of a stay: 50% of the total cost.
– Less than 4 working days, or if the client fails to turn up: 100% of the total cost of the stay
GROUPS (minimum 8 people):
– Over 30 working days before the start of the stay: 500 € administrative fees per booking
– 16-30 working days before the start of a stay: 30% of the total cost
– 10-15 working days before the start of a stay: 50% of the total cost
– Less than 10 working days or if the group fails to turn up: 100% of the total cost.
NB: If clients do not follow through with any part of an agreed-upon programme, they cannot claim compensation of any sort.

 

 

Product Description

Bordeaux – Wine step by step

4 day(s) / 3 night(s)

from : 1620 € / person

Download our leaflet :

Arrival city : Bordeaux

Departure city : Bordeaux

The highlights of your stay:

  • Introduction to Bordeaux wines by a sommelier
  • Visit and tasting: "The work of the vine & the terroir" at the Château Tour Saint-Christophe, St-Emilion Grand Cru
  • Private guided tour of the medieval city of Saint Emilion and its underground monuments.
  • Exclusive visit and tasting Bordeaux Saveurs "The magic of vinification" at Château La Dominique, Grand Cru Classé of St-Emilion
  • Exclusive visit and tasting Bordeaux Saveurs "The specificities of the blend" at Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe
  • Exclusive visit and tasting Bordeaux Saveurs "The breeding of wine" at Château Pichon Baron, Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac
  • Exclusive visit and tasting Bordeaux Flavors "Tasting & food and wine pairings" at Château Prieuré-Lichine, Grand Cru Classé of Margaux

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(price based on 4 people sharing the tour - for group send email : support@www.france-privatetravels.com)

 

Day 1 : Welcome to Bordeaux

  • Greetings at "Bordeaux River Suite"apartment: discover this superb appartment that will be your home during your stay in Bordeaux: 150m², entirely renovated, 2 bedrooms, semi-professional kitchen and a breathtaking view on the Garonne River.
  • Introduction class to Bordeaux wines by a sommelier:Meet with the sommelier at the restaurant Le Chapon Fin to share a moment of pure conviviality and dialogue on Bordeaux wines. Taste 4 wines really characteristic of the different wine regions, a white and three reds to apprehend the diversity of Bordeaux wines.
  • Welcoming dinner at Le Chapon Fin: This historical and renowned restaurant will amaze you with its impressive rockery decor and its Chef's refined and creative cuisine. The tasting menu is composed of 7 courses with wine pairing.
  • Night at your apartment.

Day 2: Step by step... from the Vine to the Cellar

  • Delivered breakfast at your apartment and transfer to Saint-Emilion with your private driver.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and tasting "Vineyards work & terroir" at Château Tour Saint Christophe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru:

Get into a jeep to ride through this superb domain's vineyards, step into the shoes of the vineyard manager and discover how vineyard work is essential to make a fine wine. Following this observation of the soils and grape varieties, you will have a chance to taste it. You will compare 5 single-varietals wines that have been grown on different soils in order to recognize specific aromas given by the terroir.

  • Picnic lunch at Château Tour Saint Christophe, on the terrace or in the reception room, savor seasonal products while admiring vineyards all around you.
  • Private guided visit of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion and its underground monuments.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit ans tasting "The wonders of winemaking process" at Château La Dominique, Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion

Enter the tank room, at the very heart of the process transforming grapes into wine. You will discover different wine making techniques used by this prestigious and modern Château. Then, go down in the private wine cellar of the Château and discover three wines made thanks to different wime making methods. In inox tanks or in barrels, during the tasting learn to spot the nuances brought by the vinification choices.

  • Return transfer to Bordeaux with your private driver
  • Dinner at your leisure: We can advise good addresses or you can put to use the semi-professional kitchen to demonstrate your cooking skills at your apartment if you prefer so.
  • Night at your apartment.

Day 3: Step by step... from the Barrel to the Glass

  • Delivered breakfast at your apartment and transfer to the Médoc vineyard with your private driver.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and tasting "The secrets of wine blending" at Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe appellation.

Learn how to recognize grape varieties on the vine plant and discover why wine blending is so fundamental for Bordeaux winemaking. In company with the cellar master himself, taste the six single-varietals of Bordeaux grown on the same terroir to notice what each of them bring to Bordeaux wines' structure.

  • Lunch at the private table of Château Phélan Ségur:  In the classy dining room, enjoy a glass of Champagne before the gastronomic lunch perfectly paired with the wines of the Château.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and tasting at Château Pichon Baron, Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac appellation.

Discover the barrel history, the specific features of French oak and the role of barrel ageing in the winemaking process. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting "Still in maturing period": Taste the vintage that is still being aged thanks to samplings from different types of barrels in order to apprehend the consequences on wine of the choices regarding wine maturing.

  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and wine tasting "Tasting & food and wine pairing" at Château Prieuré-Lichine, Grand Cru Classé, Margaux appellation

Now that you know a lot more about wine, take part to a workshop to learn how to taste properly like a professional. Train your eye, your nose and your palate to analyse wine. Then, taste the wines of the domain nicely paired with salty and sweet delicacies and learn the best food ans wine pairing.

  • Dinner with a personal Chef at your apartment: Enjoy a memorable dinner at your apartment to celebrate your last evening in Bordeaux. A delicious dinner accompanied with a bottle of Champagne and a bottle of red wine as a crowning final!
  • Night at your apartment.

Day 4: Departure

  • Delivered breakfast at your apartment and check-out.
  • Transfer to Bordeaux airport or station.
  • End of our services

Price per person from…. on a base of 4 people minimum

 Included:

  • 3 nights at the apartment Bordeaux River Suite
  • 3 delivered breakfasts
  • 2 lunches (1 with food & wine pairing)
  • 2 dinners (including one with a personal Chef)
  • 1 introduction class to Bordeaux wines by a sommelier
  • 5 private and exclusive visits and tastings in Châteaux
  • 1 private guided visit of the village of Saint-Emilion and its underground monuments (1hr).
  • Transportation in a private car (Mercedes E Class for 2/3 people – Minivan Mercedes Vito from 4 to 8 people) with driver (D1: train station or airport / hotel transfer – D2: full day transportation– D3: full day   transportation – D4: hotel / train station or airport transfer).

Not included:

  • wine and beverages (excepted if mentioned)
  • any extras.

 All the services mentioned are subject to availability

OPTIONS:

  • Accommodation in an Hotel****, centre of Bordeaux
  • A day in Arcachon: Embark in a luxurious private speedboat to discover the Arcachon bay.
  • Spa: At the heart of the vineyard or in Bordeaux centre, enjoy a relaxing break in a place dedicated to well-being. Felted atmosphere and treatments expertise: all of your senses wille be pampered.
  • Helicopter: Escape for a magnificent helicopter flight over vineyards and Châteaux. Comfortably seated, you will get to admire this exceptional view from the sky!

 

Cancellation policy: 

Client cancellations: BSV must be informed in writing of cancellations as soon as possible. The date of the written cancellation is the only one that will be considered definitive. The money retained by BSV varies for total or partial cancellations:
INDIVIDUALS:
– More than 30 working days before the start of a stay: 50 € administrative fees per booking
– From 30 to 16 working days before the start of a stay: the deposit is kept by BSV but can be used as a credit for 1 year (from the cancellation date).
– From 15 to 11 working days before the start of a stay: 30% of the total cost.
– From 10 to 4 working days before the start of a stay: 50% of the total cost.
– Less than 4 working days, or if the client fails to turn up: 100% of the total cost of the stay
GROUPS (minimum 8 people):
– Over 30 working days before the start of the stay: 500 € administrative fees per booking
– 16-30 working days before the start of a stay: 30% of the total cost
– 10-15 working days before the start of a stay: 50% of the total cost
– Less than 10 working days or if the group fails to turn up: 100% of the total cost.
NB: If clients do not follow through with any part of an agreed-upon programme, they cannot claim compensation of any sort.

 

 

Product Description

Become an expert about Bordeaux wines, thanks to Châteaux’s visits and tastings exclusively created for you and that will guide you through every step of the winemaking process!

(price based on 4 people sharing the tour – for group send email : support@www.france-privatetravels.com)

 

Day 1 : Welcome to Bordeaux

  • Greetings at “Bordeaux River Suite”apartment: discover this superb appartment that will be your home during your stay in Bordeaux: 150m², entirely renovated, 2 bedrooms, semi-professional kitchen and a breathtaking view on the Garonne River.
  • Introduction class to Bordeaux wines by a sommelier:Meet with the sommelier at the restaurant Le Chapon Fin to share a moment of pure conviviality and dialogue on Bordeaux wines. Taste 4 wines really characteristic of the different wine regions, a white and three reds to apprehend the diversity of Bordeaux wines.
  • Welcoming dinner at Le Chapon Fin: This historical and renowned restaurant will amaze you with its impressive rockery decor and its Chef’s refined and creative cuisine. The tasting menu is composed of 7 courses with wine pairing.
  • Night at your apartment.

Day 2: Step by step… from the Vine to the Cellar

  • Delivered breakfast at your apartment and transfer to Saint-Emilion with your private driver.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and tasting “Vineyards work & terroir” at Château Tour Saint Christophe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru:

Get into a jeep to ride through this superb domain’s vineyards, step into the shoes of the vineyard manager and discover how vineyard work is essential to make a fine wine. Following this observation of the soils and grape varieties, you will have a chance to taste it. You will compare 5 single-varietals wines that have been grown on different soils in order to recognize specific aromas given by the terroir.

  • Picnic lunch at Château Tour Saint Christophe, on the terrace or in the reception room, savor seasonal products while admiring vineyards all around you.
  • Private guided visit of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion and its underground monuments.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit ans tasting “The wonders of winemaking process” at Château La Dominique, Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion

Enter the tank room, at the very heart of the process transforming grapes into wine. You will discover different wine making techniques used by this prestigious and modern Château. Then, go down in the private wine cellar of the Château and discover three wines made thanks to different wime making methods. In inox tanks or in barrels, during the tasting learn to spot the nuances brought by the vinification choices.

  • Return transfer to Bordeaux with your private driver
  • Dinner at your leisure: We can advise good addresses or you can put to use the semi-professional kitchen to demonstrate your cooking skills at your apartment if you prefer so.
  • Night at your apartment.

Day 3: Step by step… from the Barrel to the Glass

  • Delivered breakfast at your apartment and transfer to the Médoc vineyard with your private driver.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and tasting “The secrets of wine blending” at Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe appellation.

Learn how to recognize grape varieties on the vine plant and discover why wine blending is so fundamental for Bordeaux winemaking. In company with the cellar master himself, taste the six single-varietals of Bordeaux grown on the same terroir to notice what each of them bring to Bordeaux wines’ structure.

  • Lunch at the private table of Château Phélan Ségur:  In the classy dining room, enjoy a glass of Champagne before the gastronomic lunch perfectly paired with the wines of the Château.
  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and tasting at Château Pichon Baron, Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac appellation.

Discover the barrel history, the specific features of French oak and the role of barrel ageing in the winemaking process. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting “Still in maturing period”: Taste the vintage that is still being aged thanks to samplings from different types of barrels in order to apprehend the consequences on wine of the choices regarding wine maturing.

  • Bordeaux Saveurs exclusive visit and wine tasting “Tasting & food and wine pairing” at Château Prieuré-Lichine, Grand Cru Classé, Margaux appellation

Now that you know a lot more about wine, take part to a workshop to learn how to taste properly like a professional. Train your eye, your nose and your palate to analyse wine. Then, taste the wines of the domain nicely paired with salty and sweet delicacies and learn the best food ans wine pairing.

  • Dinner with a personal Chef at your apartment: Enjoy a memorable dinner at your apartment to celebrate your last evening in Bordeaux. A delicious dinner accompanied with a bottle of Champagne and a bottle of red wine as a crowning final!
  • Night at your apartment.

Day 4: Departure

  • Delivered breakfast at your apartment and check-out.
  • Transfer to Bordeaux airport or station.
  • End of our services

Price per person from…. on a base of 4 people minimum

 Included:

  • 3 nights at the apartment Bordeaux River Suite
  • 3 delivered breakfasts
  • 2 lunches (1 with food & wine pairing)
  • 2 dinners (including one with a personal Chef)
  • 1 introduction class to Bordeaux wines by a sommelier
  • 5 private and exclusive visits and tastings in Châteaux
  • 1 private guided visit of the village of Saint-Emilion and its underground monuments (1hr).
  • Transportation in a private car (Mercedes E Class for 2/3 people – Minivan Mercedes Vito from 4 to 8 people) with driver (D1: train station or airport / hotel transfer – D2: full day transportation– D3: full day   transportation – D4: hotel / train station or airport transfer).

Not included:

  • wine and beverages (excepted if mentioned)
  • any extras.

 All the services mentioned are subject to availability

OPTIONS:

  • Accommodation in an Hotel****, centre of Bordeaux
  • A day in Arcachon: Embark in a luxurious private speedboat to discover the Arcachon bay.
  • Spa: At the heart of the vineyard or in Bordeaux centre, enjoy a relaxing break in a place dedicated to well-being. Felted atmosphere and treatments expertise: all of your senses wille be pampered.
  • Helicopter: Escape for a magnificent helicopter flight over vineyards and Châteaux. Comfortably seated, you will get to admire this exceptional view from the sky!

 

Cancellation policy: 

Client cancellations: BSV must be informed in writing of cancellations as soon as possible. The date of the written cancellation is the only one that will be considered definitive. The money retained by BSV varies for total or partial cancellations:
INDIVIDUALS:
– More than 30 working days before the start of a stay: 50 € administrative fees per booking
– From 30 to 16 working days before the start of a stay: the deposit is kept by BSV but can be used as a credit for 1 year (from the cancellation date).
– From 15 to 11 working days before the start of a stay: 30% of the total cost.
– From 10 to 4 working days before the start of a stay: 50% of the total cost.
– Less than 4 working days, or if the client fails to turn up: 100% of the total cost of the stay
GROUPS (minimum 8 people):
– Over 30 working days before the start of the stay: 500 € administrative fees per booking
– 16-30 working days before the start of a stay: 30% of the total cost
– 10-15 working days before the start of a stay: 50% of the total cost
– Less than 10 working days or if the group fails to turn up: 100% of the total cost.
NB: If clients do not follow through with any part of an agreed-upon programme, they cannot claim compensation of any sort.