Saint-Emilion Wine Cellars Tour

Learn about the wine-making process and techniques with this tour of two Châteaux in Saint-Émilion and enjoy a Grand Cru wine tasting!

Tour Details

At your chosen time, we meet at the Château Tour Baladoz winery in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes to learn about the wines of the Saint-Émilion area.

First, we will go inside to admire the interior and the techniques for producing exclusive wines. The tour includes the vat cellar, barrel cellar, and various technical installations.

Next, we'll explore the vineyards to identify different grape varieties used in winemaking. We'll share insights about the vine cultivation process and the maturation phase.

Afterwards, we'll proceed to Château La Croizille, where we will tour both the interior and exterior facilities. We will learn to differentiate the techniques of the two wineries, noting how modern technology enhances the winemaking process for wines of excellent quality.

The experience concludes with a tasting of three wines from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation after a 1-hour tour.

Tour + Gourmet Tasting

If you select this option, we will first visit Château Tour Baladoz, touring its facilities and vineyards.

Then, we will visit Château La Croizille, where we’ll tour the facilities and enjoy panoramic views of Saint-Émilion. The visit ends with a tasting of 3 wines paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.