REVIEWS · VINEYARD TOURS IN FRANCE
Good vineyard tours in France fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Tour Château Saint-Georges near Saint-Émilion, taste three Grand Cru wines, and learn family winemaking in a small one-hour visit.
“Very informative in a friendly manner. We enjoyed both our guides around the vineyard and also the wine tasting”
Explore Bordeaux vineyards, Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Graves, or Blaye with château visits, wine tastings, and an expert bilingual guide.
“Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the wine region, the prices and current events. He was engaging and pleasant. The bus was to quality and the driver was skilled, which was good considering dinner if the tags he had to drive down. Saint Emillion was gorgeous and fascinating. The vineyard was beautiful and our host was brilliant. And the wine, oh the wine, was excellent. I bought a case. Highly recommend this tour especially on a Sunday or Monday.”
Review of Bordeaux’s half-day wine tour, with Saint-Émilion, château tastings, transport, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Guides were fantastic! However, we thought we werebooking a half day wine tour. It was instead a half day walking tour that ended with a single wine tour. Overall it was a good tour but not as the title described. We wanted an afternoon of wine tastings.”
Review of the Médoc wine tour from Bordeaux, with three château visits, tastings, guide tips, transport, costs, and practical advice.
“Great visits, great tastings, excellent host. Lousy weather but a fun day! Learned so much about Bordeaux wines”
Tour Château Haute-Nauve in Saint-Émilion, meet its fourth-generation owners, visit the cellars, and taste four estate wines for $18.
“Florent was a fabulous guide and very personable and knowledgeable about the wine production industry. The wines we tasted were delicious and we bought 2 boxes!”
Ride St-Emilion’s vineyards by e-bike, visit two châteaux, taste five wines, enjoy lunch, and explore the UNESCO-listed village from Bordeaux.
“Amazing tour and the kind was informative too. Money well spent”
Learn Bordeaux wine through three guided tastings, local cheese and charcuterie, Roman-era stories, and friendly instruction in central Bordeaux.
“This was a really informative and fun way to learn more about wine tasting. Maybe start here and then go on a winery tour. Great experience.”
Explore Beaujolais from Lyon with 12 estate wines, a family winery visit, scenic villages, and a friendly guide in four hours.
“Excellent wine tasting experience, beautiful scenery. A lovely day”
Review of Nice’s Château de Bellet vineyard tour, with Mediterranean views, three wines, expert guidance, transport advice, and practical tips.
“Very informative and professional guide. We were treated to very technical details about wine production in the region. Great tasting too!”
Tour Champagne Harlin’s vines and cellar, taste Champagne and ratafia, and learn how Mareuil-le-Port terroir shapes each cuvée.
“Super intéressant, varié et captivant. Notre guide était enthousiaste et passionnée, à l’écoute et généreuse! Ce fut une belle découverte. Merci”
Ride a classic Citroën 2CV from Beaune through Burgundy vineyards, with village views, expert guidance, and a five-wine tasting.
“Romain’s knowledge of wine and geology was superbe. Very personable tour, lively car , gorgeous wine testing . Romantic and so informational. Romain is super lovely and so passionate ! HIGHLY recommend 🍷✨”
Ride Burgundy’s vineyards by private sidecar from Meursault, with village views, terroir insights, and a wine tasting among the vines.
“The guide was fantastic so nice It was great to be in the vines!! Beautiful side bar riding in the dudes side car ! I would highly recommend!”
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