Castle tours and wine tastings from Bordeaux
Saint-Emilion is a charming village located east of Bordeaux and ranked on the UNESCO World Heritage List. A monk, called Emilion, who lived in the 8th century, decided to settle there and establish his own monastery. He gave his name to the city after becoming a Saint in the 11th century. Thanks to the proximity of the river of the Dordogne which flows at the foot of the city, and for the trade that took place on the river, the city quickly became rich.
The hilly landscape of the Saint-Emilion region offers a perfect drainage for the vines. The terroir is particularly suitable for the Merlot vine that appreciates clay soils (humid and fresh). The wines you will enjoy here are mixed with a majority of Merlot: they are fruit , fresh, moderately corsed and delicate .
In 1955, a classification of Saint-Emilion wines was created with the idea of being revised every 10 years. Within this classification you will find some of the greatest wines in Bordeaux, such as Château Cheval Blanc, Ausone and of course the famous Pétrus, located in Pomerol.
Discovering a wine estate
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At the start of Bordeaux, the world wine capital, and accompanied by your guide, you will leave in small group for Saint-Emilion, where you will visit a beautiful family property . You will discover the authenticity and intimacy of a private property and take advantage of explanations on the elaboration of wine, from the vine to the bottle.
Tasting of a Grand Cru around an aperitif
Your afternoon will continue with visit of a prestigious Grand Cru Classé nestled in the vineyard of Saint-Emilion. You will make the turn of the property by the vineyard and the chais where are the greatest wines of Bordeaux. At the end of the visit, you will enjoy a aperitif composed of good regional products that you will enjoy with the wines of the castle.
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You will finish your afternoon off Bordeaux by discovering one of the more beautiful French villages Saint-Emilion before your return to Bordeaux... a glass by hand. Of course, your guide will lead you, for whoever drives is the one who doesn’t drink!
Have you visited the vineyards around Bordeaux?
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