Private Wine Lovers - Super St Emilion - behind the scenes visits top chateaux and medieval town
Overview
St Emilion is called the 'hillside of a 1000 châteaux' and you will get a great insight into the famous classified properties and their wines contrasted with the smaller producers here.
Despite the famous names here (such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton) this atmospheric place is still dominated by small family run places (these I call the SIPs - Small Independent Producers). We will visit 2 châteaux of contrasting terroirs and styles including one Grand Cru Classé (one of the top in the area) where you will meet the owner and winemaker . I am an insider here. My partner makes Grand Cru wine here. I will delight in sharing with you the key sites and the gossip! We will have time to visit the picturesque St Emilion village founded in the 9th century We will visit the small neighbouring appellation of Pomerol too where the iconic Petrus is located. Lots to see, taste and great passionate people to meet in my home town!
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wine tasting
- Third party insurance
- Transport by private vehicle
- Tailor-made organisation
- Chateaux visits
- Expert local wine guide
- Lunch (menu usually around 25€pp in a local brasserie)
- For an upmarket meal option contact me for details
Meeting and Pickup
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- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- It can get chilly in the cellars so a light jacket or shawl is recommended
- Dress code is smart casual
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Wine tasting.
- Third party insurance.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Tailor-made organisation.
- Chateaux visits.
- Expert local wine guide.
- Lunch (menu usually around 25€pp in a local brasserie).
- For an upmarket meal option contact me for details.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Wine Lovers - Super St Emilion - behind the scenes visits top chateaux and medieval town is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wine tasting
- Third party insurance
- Transport by private vehicle
- Tailor-made organisation
- Chateaux visits
- Expert local wine guide
- Lunch (menu usually around 25€pp in a local brasserie)
- For an upmarket meal option contact me for details
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- It can get chilly in the cellars so a light jacket or shawl is recommended
- Dress code is smart casual
