Whether
you are a wine tasting enthusiast, or a newbie simply interested in trying out
wine tasting, you will love the experience Bordeaux offers. Over the years,
Bordeaux even got christened the ‘World’s Capital of Wine Tasting’. Such a
christening could only mean one thing, and that is an enjoyable, fun-filled
experience. Wine tasting tours Bordeaux; come in different packages as
elaborated below.
King
Henry (Pessac Léognan) Left Bank: the package costs €60
inclusive of transport fees to and from Pessac Léognan. The chief grape
selections here are Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc. The tour usually
runs from 09-30 hrs and ends at 12:30 hrs with strict adherence to punctuality.
Therefore, if you decide to book this bundle
you ought to arrive on time at the pick-up point with RusticVinesTours.
The pick-up point which doubles up as the drop-off point being 8 Allée de
Tourny (situated between the Carousel, 50 meters from Le Grand Hotel and the bank
BNP). Once you are there, look out for a white Rustic vines van. Other than the
tour, and tastings of two Grand Chateau on the left bank, you also get a free
photo shoot of the whole experience as well as a bottle of water.
Napoleon
(Médoc) Left Bank: the afternoon, globally wine tasting
tour to the famed Médoc region will cost you €87.
While there, you get to taste two Grand Crus Classé Chateaus and their wines.
The main grape varieties are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. There is a
complimentary picnic, with quality meats and cheeses on offer, except during
winter. The tour begins 13:15 hrs and ends at 19:00 hrs on all seasons except
winter, in which case ends earlier. Again, this package is inclusive of
transport fees to and from Médoc, a bottle of water, French taxes and a free
photo shoot of the whole experience. The pick-up and drop-off point remains the
same at 8 Allée de Tourny.
The
Famous Monk (Saint Émilion) Right Bank: once you pay the required
fee of €89, you are assured of a breathtaking
tour of the Saint Émilion village and wine region
among other niceties. There are two options, and you can take the morning
option or the afternoon one. The morning session running from 10:00 hrs to
16:30 hrs while the afternoon one runs from 13:30 hrs to 19:30 hrs. For those
interested in the morning session, carrying some cash for sandwiches is highly
advised. While there, a variety of delicious sandwiches gets offered. The
charges are however inclusive of a tour of the ancient village with two
tastings of amazing chateaus, complimentary picnic with quality fruits, meats,
and cheeses, tastings at Bordeaux wine bar, a bottle of water, French taxes as
well as a photo shoot of your day’s activities. 8 Allée de Tourny remains the
pick-up and drop-off point.
To
enjoy these among other custom packages, visit the Rustic vines site. There,
you will get a glimpse of what is in store for you, by viewing their excellent
photo gallery, and possibly make a booking.