St-Emilion & Médoc Wine Day Tour: Chateaus, Tastings and Lunch
Description
At Rustic Vines, we believe that great wine experiences are about more than just tasting wine—they are about understanding the region, meeting the people behind the wines, and creating genuine memories. Discover the world’s most famous wine regions in just one day. This unforgettable wine tour takes you through the stunning landscapes of both Saint-Émilion and the Médoc, where you’ll experience the unique character and contrast of three châteaux. Begin your day in the UNESCO-listed medieval village of Saint-Émilion, take time to explore this picturesque setting while tasting some of its outstanding wines. Continue with a visit to a local winery in Saint-Émilion, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour, discover the winemaking process, and savor a selection of wines and a delightful french style picnic lunch. In the afternoon, travel along the renowned Médoc “Route des Châteaux,” elegant estates, and natural beauty. This prestigious region is celebrated for its Cabernet Sauvignon–based wines.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at Rustic Vines agency, and drive to Médoc.
Guided walking tour in the World Heritage medieval village of Saint-Emilion
Wine tasting session in the heart of the village
Stop at the 1st winery in Saint-Emilion region for a visit followed by wine tastings
Typical French style picnic lunch with wine
Visit and Wine tastings at a prestigious 1855 Grand Cru classé of the Médoc region
Wine tastings at a charming family run estate in Margaux area.
Drive back to Bordeaux, drop-off, time to say goodbye to your guide!
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 16 years old not accepted
- Vegetarian option (To enter on the special requirements of the checkout)
Reviews(463)
Enjoyed a long but delightful day exploring the Bordeaux wine region with our guide, Daniel. First stop - a wine shop and tasting of five wines. The shop owner asks everyone to rank the top two at the end of the trip and we were shocked we all chose the least expensive! Second Stop - small vineyard right outside Saint Emilion proper. I thought I hated merlot until I tried it here. Wow - amazing We also had lunch at the end of this stop. That's the only thing I think could be improved upon on the tour. Lunch was a charcuterie board shared by each couple that include bread, cheese, meats and veggies. It was large, but knowing we would be drinking all day could have used something a bit heavier like a true sandwich. The two afternoon stops in the Medoc. By this point we had driven (ridden) quite a bit and with the 105* heat it gets a bit hard to remember. But I do know our last shop did a chocolate pairing with the wines that was delightful. Daniel was an excellent guide with SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE. It was a lot of wine and a lot of driving/riding - but worth every penny! An incredible value for everything we drink and saw that day!
Tahiro was a knowledgeable and expert guide, everything was well planned and organised including a pivot to holding the lunch at a Chateau in an airconditioned fermentation room rather than in the blazing heat. The lunch was perfect with plenty of meat, cheese, bread and fruit. The three chateaus were great choices - something for everyone. We thoroughly recommend this tour, it is a long 9 hours but well paced and we enjoyed every moment, met some new friends and got to see the beautiful village of St -Emilion and rolling vineyards of the Medoc as well.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Chihiro knowledge, organization, and flexibility helped make the day special. We're glad you appreciated the château selection, lunch, and the beautiful scenery of Saint-Émilion and the Médoc.
We took the tour from Bordeaux: 'St.Emilion and Medoc Day Trip with Lunch'. And it was a fantastic trip. The day was well planned and put together with a variety of tours and tastings. Our guide Ismail, was charismatic, friendly and humorous. His professional and relaxed attitude made us feel very welcome. It was a pleasure to have him as our guide. From the start of the day with arrival at the agency until the end of the afternoon, the operation ran very smoothly. They knew what they were doing here. He guided us through interesting facts about the history and present of the region; it was well balanced and informative; Highly recommended... Go and enjoy!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Ismail's knowledge, humor, and warm personality made your day so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another wine adventure in Bordeaux soon! 🍷😊
Very good tour operator and the chosen vineyards were a very good choice; the picnic lunch at the vineyard was one of the best.
Thank you very much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the selection of wineries and that the picnic lunch in the vineyard was one of the highlights of your day.
Our guide was fantastic, however, the wineries are all over the place, which leads to a ton of time driving in the van and only 2-3 very small tastings in the afternoon. I recommend doing wineries only in the St. Emileon area and skipping the afternoon part. Additionally, would be great if each winery offered a bit more tasting at each location. I would say it was about 4 hrs total of driving, which was too much for us for only having a limited amount of time in Bordeaux.
Thank you for your feedback and for the kind words about your guide. We're glad you enjoyed the experience overall. We appreciate your suggestions regarding the winery locations, driving time, and tasting portions, and we'll certainly take them into consideration as we continue to improve our tours. We hope to welcome you back to Bordeaux in the future!
An absolute gem! This tour covered 3 appellations and the best way to understand the Bordeaux. Roberto was an excellent guide providing the details we needed to appreciate the history and the classifications system. The mix of Chateau wine tastings provided an opportunity to enjoy some wonderful wines.
We’re really glad you enjoyed exploring the three appellations and that Roberto helped bring the history and classification system of Bordeaux to life for you. It’s great to hear you appreciated the variety of château tastings as well.
Such an amazing experience! The chateau’s were beautiful, the guides were very well informed and so kind, it was such an incredible day. Would recommend to everyone!
Thank you so much! We’re really happy you had such an amazing day and enjoyed the châteaux, the guides, and the whole experience. Your recommendation means a lot, hope to welcome you again for another great Wine Tour.
Beautiful courtry side and winery views. Our tour guide Chihiro was very informative and professional, she made this trip special, will definitely recommend and come back to visit more wineries.
We’re really happy you enjoyed the beautiful countryside and winery views. Big thanks for your kind words about Chihiro she’ll be delighted to hear that she made your trip special!
Awesome. Ismael was wonderful! Peace
Thank you so much, We’re really happy you had a great time.
What a wonderful wine tour experience! I discovered a new love for Merlot. Yev was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole experience enjoyable and engaging. We had a fantastic picnic under the shade of big trees, which was especially perfect on a 34-degree day. It was truly a wonderful experience from start to finish, and I’d highly recommend it!
Thank you so much! We’re really happy you had such a great day and even discovered a new love for Merlot. Thanks for your kind words about Yev, he’ll be delighted to hear it.
