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Bordeaux in France is the largest and most famous fine wine region in the world. It also has the most celebrated and famed group of sub-regions and appellations in the world. On this tour of the great vineyards of the Bordeaux region, visit the major wine terriors, or regions of this region of France, famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Sémillon, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc. |
Price £26.98 (per person) Duration: 5 hours Availability: 01 Apr-15 Nov: Daily 16 Nov-31 Mar: Wed, Sat, Sun 
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Wine Tour of the Grands Crus Classes De Graves Spend a whole day exploring the splendid terroir of Pessac-Leognan, the historical birthplace of the Bordeaux vineyard. The prestigious Grands Crus Classés have been earning accolades for their fine red and white wines since 1953. |
Price £80.94(per person) Duration: Approx. 8.5 hours Availability:20 May-28 Oct Thursdays
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FROM BORDEAUX Follow the gourmet trail on this exclusive and convivial tour in four “great growths” located in Margaux. Taste and enjoy the wines and culinary delights of one of the most famous appellations of the Médoc. Stop at the Château Prieuré-Lichine and learn about the history of the Margaux appellation and the 1885 classification. Château Rauzan-Gassies in Margaux is a unique terroir or region. At Château Kirwan and Château La Tour de Bessan learn the process of winemaking and the art of blending. |
Price £80.94(per person) Duration: 8.5 hours Availability: 18 May-26 Oct Tuesdays |
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Travel from Bordeaux to the Harvest Workshops of the Medocaines and enjoy a guided tour dedicated to harvest in two different estates along with the Médocaines, four women winemakers who open their chateaux to the public during harvest time. During the course of the day you will visit two chateaux, taste the wine at each different stage of their production, and actually create your own blend using different sample of single varietals of Cabernet and Merlot. |
Price from £71.95 (per person) Duration: Approx. 9 hours Availability:27 Sep - 11 Oct. Mondays |
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On this day-long excursion travel to one of the world’s most famous vineyard regions, Saint Emilion. The Saint-Emilion vineyards are located in the north-east part of the Gironde department, on hillsides overlooking the Dordogne valley. Spread across 5 400 ha, this region boasts of no less than 822 winegrowers. Vines grow all around this medieval town and create an unimaginably picturesque scene. Most of the vineyards are family-owned. It is said that the Romans planted vineyards here as early as the 2nd century A.D. |
price £79.14 (per person) Duration: approx 9½ hours Availability: 17 May-26 Oct Mondays
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Ten prestigious great growths, distinguished by the 1855 classification, will be offered on this tour. Every Wednesday, three Châteaux in turn show their wines, terroirs and the history of this classification. Among the chateaus that you will visit are Château Batailley, Château Beychevelle, Château Brane-Cantenac, Château Branaire-Ducru, Château de Camensac, Château Haut-Bages Libéral, Château Lagrange, Château Pichon Longueville, Château Prieuré-Lichine and Château Rauzan-Segla. Tour these world-famous estates and sample their exquisite wines. |
price £80.94(per person) Duration: 8.5 hours Availability: 19 May-27 Oct Wednedays |
