Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Fine Wines Half-Day Tour
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Discover the wines of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol, two of the most prestigious appellations of Bordeaux, and visit the magnificent medieval village of Saint-Emilion.
- Visit a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé winery and taste 4 wines
- Visit Pomerol winery and taste 3 wines
- Explore the village of Saint-Emilion and taste the local macarons.
- A friendly and local guide
- Small group: maximum 8 people
- A recent 9-seater minivan
- Comments in English and French
- Green tourist agency
2:25pm: meet in front of the Cité du Vin (Wine Museum). Your guide will welcome you and explain the day's programme.
2:30pm: departure.
We begin the tour in Pomerol with a visit to a prestigious biodynamic-certified winery. Your guide will explain how the vines are grown and the main stages in the winemaking process. You'll see the vat room and barrel cellar, before tasting three red wines.
The tour continues with a second Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé winery. After an introduction to the history and characteristics of the estate, you'll taste four red wines and compare the effect of climate on different vintages.
We end with a short tour of the village of Saint-Emilion. Your guide will introduce you to the medieval history of one of France's most beautiful villages! You'll also have the chance to taste Saint-Emilion's delicious macarons and take plenty of photos from breathtaking panoramic spots.
Around 6:45pm we'll be back on the road, heading back to Bordeaux.
7:30pm: return to Bordeaux (+/- 15 min.).
Depending on local requirements, the programme may be modified.
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Vert Bordeaux is a tourist agency commited to local and sustainable tourism. Vert Bordeaux integrates the principles of sustainable tourism into its strategic management and the offers it makes.
This translates into internal commitments (ethical banking, eco-designed website, second-hand equipment, printing on recycled paper with vegetable-based inks) and in the design of tours and day trips (local food restaurant, organic winery, no single-use plastic, awareness of local environmental issues) in order to reduce the impact of tourism in Bordeaux and Gironde.
Good to know
Duration
What's included
Transportation from Bordeaux in a 9-seat van
Driver and local guide
Visit a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé winery and taste 4 wines
Visit a Pomerol winery and taste 3 wines
Guided tour in Saint-Emilion
Macarons of Saint-Emilion tasting
Not included
Lunch
Bottle of water
Souvenirs and personal purchases
Tips