Explore the wine growing region of Medoc on a full-day tasting tour, and sample the best red wines in the area. Home to over 1,500 vineyards, follow Medoc's famous Chateau Road and learn all about different wine tasting techniques along the way.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8.5 hours
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the wine growing region of Medoc
- Visit 3 wineries of Classified Growth Chateau's, or Cru Bourgeois
- Travel in small groups for a more personalized tour
- Let yourself be edified by your licensed English speaking wine guide
- Learn how to differentiate the differences of blends and tastes
Full description
Departing from a central location in Bordeaux, this small group tour explores the beautiful Medoc wine-growing region of France. You will head towards the famous wine-producing appellations such as Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac and Saint Estephe.
You will enjoy 3 visits in Classified Growth or Cru Bourgeois estates that have been carefully selected for their exceptional setting and quality of wine. You will learn all there is to know about the history of the estates, the wine making process, as well as the techniques used during wine making. A wine tasting session follows the visits.
The Medoc area covers approximately 5,700 hectares of declared vineyards, producing an average 300,000 hectoliters of wine per year. Of the grape varieties permitted, 50% of the viticultural area is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and to a lesser extent Petit Verdot and Malbec. Also allowed within the AOC regulations are the varieties Cabernet Franc and Carménère.
After your tasting sessions, follow the castle road to see some of the most famous châteaux of the region, such as Chateau Margaux, Chateau Palmer, or Chateau Pichon Longueville.
Includes
- Visit and wine tasting in 3 classified growth chateaux, or Cru Bourgeois of the Medoc appellation
- Driver/guide
- All wine tasting fees
- Small bottle of water per person
- Free WiFi access on board
- Meals
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and attractions other than those mentioned
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Meeting point
In front of central Bordeaux tourism office, located at 12 cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- Adult only tour, not suitable for children under 18 years of age
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Must be 18 years of age to drink alcohol
- This activity operates rain or shine
