- Days
- 3
- Participants
- 20 to 50 participants
- Destinations
- Bordeaux
Objectives
- Offer guests a real introduction to wine without turning the stay into a lecture
- Reward clients or partners with access that is rarely open to the public
- Create team moments through the blending workshop
- Combine city, vineyard and countryside in one short stay
Participant profile
Key clients, partners and senior managers who appreciate gastronomy and terroir, in groups small enough for private estate access.
Day by day
- 1
Day 1
Day 1 – Bordeaux and the Médoc
- Arrival by TGV at Bordeaux Saint-Jean (about 2 hours from Paris); transfer to the hotel
- 12:30 – Lunch in the city
- 15:00 – Visit of a first-growth estate and tasting in the Médoc (about 1 hour by coach)
- 20:00 – Dinner in a château cellar
- 2
Day 2
Day 2 – Saint-Émilion
- 09:30 – Departure for Saint-Émilion (about 45 minutes)
- 10:30 – Guided walk through the medieval village and tasting
- 13:00 – Lunch at an estate
- 15:00 – Blending workshop: each team creates its own cuvée
- 20:00 – Gala dinner in the Bordeaux wine cellar setting
- 3
Day 3
Day 3 – Morning in Bordeaux and departures
- 09:30 – Walk through the historic centre of Bordeaux
- 12:00 – Farewell lunch
- 14:00 onwards – Transfers to Saint-Jean station or Mérignac airport
Budget
From approximately 2,400 € per person excluding VAT
Indicative figure for 30 participants over three days with two nights in a five-star hotel, private estate visits, meals and transfers. Access to first-growth estates depends on the harvest calendar and estate policy; travel is excluded.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the vineyards?
May to June and September to October are the most pleasant. During the harvest, some estates restrict visits, so we confirm access at the earliest stage.
Is the programme suitable for guests who do not drink alcohol?
Yes. Visits, cellar dinners and the blending workshop remain enjoyable with non-alcoholic pairings, and alternatives such as cooking or heritage visits can be arranged.
Can the group stay in the vineyard rather than in Bordeaux?
Yes, estate hotels in the Médoc or Martillac are options for smaller groups. For larger groups, a city hotel simplifies transfers.
