Follow the Chateau Road, lined with World famous wineries
Visit & Tastings in Classified Growth wineries of the Medoc
Tour conducted by local guide, expert in Bordeaux wines
Program
In the morning, we will come and pick you up at your Hotel, AirBnB or Accommodation in the medieval village of Saint Emilion. Meet your English speaking driver / guide who is an expert on Bordeaux Wines. Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your premium air conditioned vehicle and begin to make your way to the Medoc wine producing ...
Meet your English speaking local guide, expert in Bordeaux Wines
In the morning, we will come and pick you up at your Hotel, AirBnB or Accommodation in the medieval village of Saint Emilion. Meet your English speaking driver / guide who is an expert on Bordeaux Wines.
Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your premium air conditioned vehicle and begin to make your way to the Medoc wine producing region.
Travel in a spacious Premium Vehicle
Your private Bordeaux Day Trip in the medoc will take place in one of our very spacious Mercedes Minivans. This vehicle can take up to 8 persons. All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system that allows you to hear the commentary of your driver/guide no matter where you are seated. Also, there is free Wi-Fi access in all vehicles. Bottled water is also available in all our vehicles.
Take an exclusive, private Medoc full day wine tour and you’ll discover delicious red wines with Cabernet Sauvignon blends in the heart of this famous wine region. With Ophorus, experience is the most important factor when it comes to our personalized private sightseeing tours.
With Ophorus, rest assured that your Medoc vineyard tour will be everything you imagined. All our drivers are fully accredited guides, meaning you’ll get double the expertise on this great Medoc tour. Every one of our expert guides holds at least the WSET level 2 certification in wines and spirits, and they take great pride in their region and craft.
You’ll learn how to judge a wine with all the senses, using your eyes, nose, tongue, and memory. These licensed guides are not only wine connoisseurs, they’re also authorities on the local area, ready to share a wealth of information about the stunning Bordeaux region.
Taste delicious wines
Medoc wines produce wonderfully perfumed yet very intense french wines. Margaux wines have a distinctive fragrant taste, attributed to the high gravel content of the soil in these vineyards. The soil’s excellent drainage means the plants need to root down further to find moisture, making them particularly strong, and bringing up the flavors of the deeper earth.
The Haut Medoc appellation is vast, with almost 400 different wine producers operating there, the different wineries produce wine that have a wide variety of textures and flavors. If time permits, your guide will try and organise a stop at Chateau Margaux for photo opportunities.
Saint Julien wines are known to be tannic, powerful and are usually coined as being quite masculine type of wines while the wines produced in Pauillac are generally are rich, full bodied and stern.
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Pick up at train station, Hotel or AirBnB in Saint Emilion
Visit & Wine tasting at 1st Medoc Winery
Follow the Castle Road, enjoy photo opportunities
Free time for lunch in a local restaurant (at own expense)
Visit & Wine tasting at 2nd Medoc Winery
Drop off in Saint Emilion
Know before you book
Important information concerning wine tours in France: We carefully select the wineries visited during our wine tours, but the number of wines you’ll taste is set by each estate and varies by region, price and quality.
Please also note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Bordeaux Wine Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st
Tour is not available on Sundays
7 hour private wine tour from Saint Emilion to Medoc
Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
Prices are per person from 2 to 8 - Larger groups please contact us
Chateaux reservations will be made once the booking is confirmed
Tour is not wheelchair accessible
Pricing Information (2 – 8 Persons)
Base 2
Base 3
Base 4
Base 5
Base 6
Base 7
Base 8
460€
340€
280€
244€
220€
203€
190€
*Prices shown are per person.
Included
Visits & Wine tastings in 2 Chateau Wineries of the Medoc
We will come and pick you up at Train Station, Hotel or Airbnb in Saint Emilion France or surrounding area.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Reviews
5.0/5
(4 reviews)
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Garcia B26, Jul 2023Helene fue excelente Guia. Su nivel de conocimiento acerca de los vinos, tipos de uva y
procesos que se llevan a cabo en Burdeos es admirable. Además muy simpática. Nos hizo
el dÃa.
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Henry Timmins09, Jul 2023Very Good guide, Jerome, knowledgeable and personable throughout the trip.
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Alyssa V14, May 2023Our private tour guide was so wonderful! We felt so safe in her care while driving through the Medoc region. We tasted some incredible wines and had amazing and incredibly interesting tours. We both learned so much about wine making and felt like we were on a tour with a friend. Highly, highly recommended doing this
Private tour! We had our 7 mo old son with us our guide was so accommodating and patient. Definitely book this one. You won't regret it!
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Adnand Zaimaj28, Sep 2021Esperienza molto piacevole e gran capacità di coinvolgimento da parte della guida Luigi. Da consigliare!
Quick answers
What type of vehicles are used during a Bordeaux private wine tour?
Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows and large leg space.
Who conducts your private wine tours from Saint Emilion?
We only employ accredited and licensed tour guides that are also the drivers for all tours that need visits to be conducted by certified guides. Good examples are: the visit of museums, guided walking tours in cities, visit of historical monuments and so on.
In some regions, where wine tours prevail (Bordeaux, Alsace) the tours are conducted by professional local guides or sommeliers that are experts in Wines.
Can we choose which wineries we will visit during your Bordeaux private wine tours?
Yes, we will be happy to organize and pre-book your winery tours of the Medoc. Please note that most wineries open their doors to visitors but some high end wineries such as Chateau Latour and a few others do not welcome any visitors. Also, it is important to mention that we only make the required Chateau reservations once you have booked your private wine tour with Ophorus.
Are the winery Tours private on your Bordeaux Private tours?
Yes, we pre-book winery visits and tasting session just for you and your party. This means that you will enjoy a private visit of the installations followed by a private commented wine tasting session.
How many Bordeaux wines will I taste during this private tour?
Unlike other wine tasting sessions that you might have followed around the world, the tastings in Bordeaux are not as generous in terms of pours . The amount of wine tasted is not what many would expect but here it is all about elegance, fruit, quality, aromas and flavors rather than quantity.
Each Chateau will have you taste their premium wine and what we call the 'second' wine of the estate. Sometimes, Chateau owners also add a tasting of some other wine if they happen to be the owners of another Chateau in Bordeaux. So basically, at each winery visited it will be 2 to maximum 4 wines tasted.
If you wish to taste more wine, lunch in Pauillac is a perfect location to sample other appellations - it is easy to order wines by the glass. To further enhance your wine experience, it is always possible to buy some bottles at the wineries visited. Bordeaux has also a very large number of wine bars where you can enjoy a further tasting experience. Ask your guide for great recommendations.
Is lunch included on this private Medoc Wine tour from Saint Emilion?
No, we never include lunch on our private tours. However, if you would like to include lunch don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will be happy to make the necessary arrangements for you. It is also possible to ask your guide for suggestions. On this full day tour, free time for lunch will be given in Pauillac where there are different possible options.
Can one visit Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour, Château Mouton or Lafite Rothschild?
Chateau Margaux is the lead winery located in the appellation that bears its name. This is certainly one of the most frequent questions that we have. YES, it is possible to visit Chateau Margaux. Don't hesitate to contact us at the time of planning your coming to Bordeaux. If you want to book Chateau Margaux just a few days before you arrive then forget it!
To book a tour to Margaux, you need to take into consideration that the number of visits per day are limited as are the number of guests. All bookings must be made a long time ahead of your tour date. If you contact us directly, our dedicated team of Bordeaux Winery Bookings will be pleased to design your Bordeaux wine tour itinerary.
YES, it is possible to visit Chateau Mouton Rothschild in the Pauillac appellation. We do not include the visit of this winery on our regular scheduled tour as the cost of the visit & tasting is of 80€ per person (2020 season). If you would like us to book a visit for you and your party, don't hesitate to contact our team and we can organise a fully customizable private tour just for you that will include this winery.
YES, it is possible to visit Chateau Lafite Rothschild in the Pauillac appellation. We do not include the visit of this winery on our regular scheduled tour as the number of visits & guests are limited per day. If you would like us to book a visit for you and your party, don't hesitate to contact our team and we can organise a fully customizable private tour just for you that will include this winery.
NO, it is not possible to visit Chateau Latour. Only wine professionals or wine merchants can follow a visit and participate in a wine tasting session at this winery. If you want to visit & wine taste you will have to prove that you are in the wine trade as this will be asked by the administration of the winery.
Is it possible to visit a Barrel making facility on your Wine Tours from Bordeaux?
Margaux wine refers to one of the most famous wines produced in the Bordeaux wine region called the Medoc. At its best, Margaux wine is the most seductive and perfumed of all Bordeaux wines. The grape varieties often found in Margaux wines are a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and to a lesser extent Cabernet Franc. Petit Verdot occasionally makes it into the blend but this being a very delicate grape to grow, the climate of the vintage has its importance.
Margaux wines have a complex bouquet with fruity aromas of raspberry, cherry, and red currant, but also floral, spicy, and roasted aromas. The wines on the palate are powerful and the ageing of the wines can last from 5 to 30 years.
We usually include a visit & wine tasting in a Chateau of the Margaux appellation on this Full Day Medoc Wine Tour.
What is a Margaux Wine?
Margaux wine refers to one of the most famous wines produced in the Bordeaux wine region called the Medoc. At its best, Margaux wine is the most seductive and perfumed of all Bordeaux wines. The grape varieties often found in Margaux wines are a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and to a lesser extent Cabernet Franc. Petit Verdot occasionally makes it into the blend but this being a very delicate grape to grow, the climate of the vintage has its importance.
Margaux wines have a complex bouquet with fruity aromas of raspberry, cherry, and red currant, but also floral, spicy, and roasted aromas. The wines on the palate are powerful and the ageing of the wines can last from 5 to 30 years.
We usually include a visit & wine tasting in a Chateau of the Margaux appellation on this Full Day Medoc Wine Tour.