Merlot, limestone terroir, and Bordeaux at its most expressive
Your private group will travel with a WSET Level 3 Awarded Guide (With Distinction) to the Right Bank for a captivating experience highlighted by Merlot‑driven wines and some of the most dramatic landscapes in Bordeaux. Saint‑Émilion’s limestone hillsides, Pomerol’s stately plateau and the châteaux that rise above them have created centuries of history and winemaking tradition.
This curated itinerary brings you to a selection of prestigious, often family-held châteaux. You’ll step into vineyards, vat rooms and cellars, meet the people behind the wines, and witness the meticulous processes that shape each vintage. You will experience firsthand the techniques of agronomy and vinification that yield wines that define the heights to which Merlot can rise. We’ll also discuss the region’s limestone and clay soils, the role of Cabernet Franc, and the differences among Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, and their surrounding appellations.
You’ll also have the opportunity to explore select cavistes in Saint‑Émilion — specialists who offer rare and distinctive bottles not easily found elsewhere, adding an additional layer of discovery to your experience.
Set against Bordeaux’s most breathtaking natural vistas, this Right Bank journey is refined, immersive, and deeply personal. It is an invitation to experience wines of exceptional character in the very places that give them life — a day designed for cultured, curious travelers.
Pricing shown is per private group of up to four guests; up to two additional guests may be added at €100 each.
Always Included:
Professional English-speaking wine guide
Separate professional chauffeur
Pickup in Bordeaux
Visits and tastings at two or more châteaux
Entry and tasting fees
Comfortable transport between appellations
We can also arrange:
Lunch
Personal wine purchases at the châteaux or through other suppliers
Shipping of wine purchases
Merlot, limestone terroir, and Bordeaux at its most expressive
Your private group will travel with a WSET Level 3 Awarded Guide (With Distinction) to the Right Bank for a captivating experience highlighted by Merlot‑driven wines and some of the most dramatic landscapes in Bordeaux. Saint‑Émilion’s limestone hillsides, Pomerol’s stately plateau and the châteaux that rise above them have created centuries of history and winemaking tradition.
This curated itinerary brings you to a selection of prestigious, often family-held châteaux. You’ll step into vineyards, vat rooms and cellars, meet the people behind the wines, and witness the meticulous processes that shape each vintage. You will experience firsthand the techniques of agronomy and vinification that yield wines that define the heights to which Merlot can rise. We’ll also discuss the region’s limestone and clay soils, the role of Cabernet Franc, and the differences among Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, and their surrounding appellations.
You’ll also have the opportunity to explore select cavistes in Saint‑Émilion — specialists who offer rare and distinctive bottles not easily found elsewhere, adding an additional layer of discovery to your experience.
Set against Bordeaux’s most breathtaking natural vistas, this Right Bank journey is refined, immersive, and deeply personal. It is an invitation to experience wines of exceptional character in the very places that give them life — a day designed for cultured, curious travelers.
Pricing shown is per private group of up to four guests; up to two additional guests may be added at €100 each.
Always Included:
Professional English-speaking wine guide
Separate professional chauffeur
Pickup in Bordeaux
Visits and tastings at two or more châteaux
Entry and tasting fees
Comfortable transport between appellations
We can also arrange:
Lunch
Personal wine purchases at the châteaux or through other suppliers
Shipping of wine purchases