Your trip will start in Bordeaux, with an introductory tutored tasting session of six French red wines (including three Bordeaux wines) in a quaint wine bar, located within walking distance of your hotel. The tasting will be accompanied by a platter or cheeses and meats.

On days two and three, you will meet your guide at a central departure point for a full day transported and guided tour through the Bordeaux vineyards. On one of the days, you visit the internationally famed left-bank Médoc and the other day, the UNESCO Classified appellation of Saint-Emilion and neighbouring Pomerol. During your tour of the Médoc, you will visit three Châteaux, learning particularly about the Cabernet Sauvignon grape and gaining an insight into what makes those big, bold reds so revered. During your visit to Saint-Emilion and Pomerol, you will discover the singularities of the softer wines, predominantly made from the Merlot grape. You will visit three Châteaux, and your guide will also take you on a walking tour of the picturesque village. During both days, you will learn all about the fascinating wine-making process from press to bottle, and each tour will conclude with a tasting of the Château’s wine. There will be a maximum of sixteen guests on the tour and each Château that you visit will be a Cru Classé estate. On one of the evenings, a three course gourmet dinner will be served in a premium city centre restaurant. Your dinner will be accompanied by three local wines.

Region: Multi Regions

Type of Tour: France - The Classics

Guide Price: From £1848 to £2109 per person

Accommodation: Hotel de Sèze (4*), Hotel de la Paix (4*), Hotel de la Poste (4*),

Number of Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners

Number of Winery Visit: 13 wineries and 1 tasting session

Number of Wines Tasted: Approximately 50

Tour Transport: 4 full day transported tours and a visit on foot in Bordeaux, Reims and Beaune

Dates/Availability: Available mid-week and weekends from March to the end of November.