Bordeaux: St-Emilion and Medoc Wine Day Tour with Lunch

Medoc, Chamonix



Enjoy a perfectly balanced full-day experience exploring both sides of Bordeaux. Get a complete introduction to Left and Right Bank wines, and savor wine tastings and a picnic lunch.

Highlights

  • Experience 2 of Bordeaux's wine-producing regions with a guide in a single day
  • Enjoy up to 15 different wine tastings
  • Dine at a winery with a picnic as you enjoy a local pastry and a glass of wine
  • Drive along the famous Chateaux Road
  • Visit 3 chateaux and explore the UNESCO village of Saint-Emilion

Description

9:00am – Meet your guide at Rustic Vines Tours agency in Bordeaux city center & depart for Saint-Émilion Meet your friendly guide and set off toward the Right Bank wine region of Saint-Émilion. 10:00am – Guided walking tour of the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion Explore the medieval streets of UNESCO-protected Saint-Émilion on a guided walking tour. Discover its rich history, iconic monuments, and scenic viewpoints while learning how wine shaped the village over centuries. 10:30am – Wine tasting in the heart of Saint-Émilion Enjoy a guided tasting designed to help you understand Saint-Émilion wines, grape varieties, and terroir, offering a perfect introduction to the region’s Right Bank style. 11:30am – Visit & wine tasting at a Saint-Émilion winery Continue with a guided tour of a local winery and its cellars, followed by a tasting of their wines, gaining deeper insight into Saint-Émilion winemaking traditions. 12:30pm – Picnic lunch at the winery Relax and enjoy a picnic lunch at the winery, featuring a sandwich or salad paired with a glass of wine, in a convivial countryside setting. 1:30pm – Drive to the Médoc (Left Bank) Depart Saint-Émilion and cross to the Left Bank toward the Médoc, home to some of Bordeaux’s most prestigious châteaux. 2:30pm – Visit & wine tasting at the first Médoc winery Visit a renowned Médoc estate for a guided tour and tasting, discovering the structured, Cabernet Sauvignon–driven wines that define the Left Bank. 4:00pm – Final winery tasting in the Margaux AOC Conclude your wine discoveries with a tasting at a second family owned Margaux winery, offering another perspective on the diversity and elegance of Médoc wines. 5:00pm – Scenic drive back to Bordeaux Sit back and relax during the return drive through the vineyards. 6:00pm – Drop-off at Rustic Vines Tours agency in Bordeaux city center Return to Bordeaux, time to say goodbye to your guide and share good tips!

Includes

Transport Tour guide Guided tour in Saint-Emilion village Wine tastings in the village Picnic lunch 2 visits and 3 wine tastings in different wineries Bottle of water

Excludes

Personal expenses

Important Information

  • From April 1st 2025: the tour will include 1 winery visit and tastings in Médoc and 2 wineries in Saint-Emilion region
  • This is followed by a guided tour of St Emilion village and a wine tasting session in the village. All inclusions remain the same

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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