Historical

Sauternes Wine Tour

Bordeaux, France
9h30DurationEnglish, FrenchOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This full-day tour allows you to explore the sweet white wines of Sauternes with a certified private driver-guide. You will visit an independent winery to learn about traditional winemaking techniques and taste a variety of authentic white wines from the Bordeaux region at a winery recognized for its environmental standards. The itinerary includes lunch at one of the smallest and oldest classified growths in Sauternes, recognized as a "Golden Best of Wine Tourism," and a visit to an 11th-century abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will gain insights into the botrytis fungus. Please be aware that lunch is not included in the tour.

Itinerary

1

Chateau Sigalas Rabaud

You will explore an independent winery, where artisans are initiated into a craft passed down from generation to generation.

2

Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey

Very old high end estate of 18 hectares in the heart of Sauternes, stopover location for the romans, oldest monument at the village of Bommes. Let yourself be guided between wine and crystal universe.

What's included / not included

Entrance feesAir conditioned vehiclePrivate transportation
Meals

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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