
On this private day trip, travelers will explore Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, visiting family vineyards and Grands Crus Classé. An Expert Guide will provide insights into the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes that thrive in the region's limestone soils. Participants will walk through the cobblestone streets of the medieval village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy views of the surrounding vineyards. The day includes visits to renowned wineries with guided tours and tastings, as well as time to relax over lunch at a local restaurant, though meals are not included. This experience suits wine enthusiasts seeking an immersive Bordeaux experience. Private transport from Bordeaux is provided throughout the day.
Usual starting point for this day of discovery of the right bank of the Bordeaux vineyards.
Visit the village of Saint-Émilion During your program, you will discover through the charming cobbled streets, the pretty little medieval village of Saint-Emilion. Your guide will tell you the many anecdotes and adventures of its long and tumultuous history. You will discover how the religious practice and the vineyard are mixed and complement each other. You will relive the history of France, which has made this village an exceptional site classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your stroll through the village, you can stop at one of the many wine merchant stalls to bring back bottles of your favorite châteaux.
In the heart of the city, the monolithic church recalls the religious activity of the city in the Middle Ages and intrigues with its unusual design. If it reveals itself to the visitor by the position of a 68-metre-high bell tower, it then slips behind the elegance of three openings in the façade and an often closed Gothic portal. The church is as surprising as it is fragile!
Château de Sales is located northwest of the Pomerol appellation. With 47.60 hectares of vines, on the 90 hectares of the estate, the estate has the most important vineyard in the AOC Pomerol. The boundaries of the property are the same as in 1578 to within three hectares, lost during the revolution. Example of a visit. The visit you will make depends on the availability of the castles.
Château La Gaffelière first of all evokes a Grand Vin, 1er Grand Cru Classé since the origin of the Saint-Emilion classification, in 1959. The vine has been present on the grounds of Château La Gaffelière since Galloroman times as attested to it. many mosaics discovered by Count Léo de Malet Roquefort in 1969. Example of visit. The visit you will make depends on the availability of the castles.