Visit 1er Grand Cru Classé 1855 Chateau d'Yquem in the Sauternes wine region of Bordeaux. Learn about the best vintages of Chateau d'Yquem, taste Yquem wine. Visit the grounds learn about the wine making process used for this sweet wine.
Châteaux d'Yquem Half Day trip from Bordeaux (Private)
Summary Description
Highlights
- Visit 1er Grand Cru Classé Château d'Yquem
- Taste Château d'Yquem 2017
- Experience a 1er Grand Cru Classé of 1855
Description
From Bordeaux, reach Château d'Yquem & the Sauternes wine region
Today, we will come and pick you up at your hotel in Bordeaux. Participate in a unique experience as you visit a 1er Grand Cru Classé of 1855 in the Sauternes wine producing region of Bordeaux. Château d'Yquem is without a doubt the flagship of the appellation and produces one of the most famous sweet white wines in the world.
On this "Discovery Tour" of Château d'Yquem you will visit the grounds of the Chateau followed by the technical installations. Learn about the Botrytis cinerea fungus that affects the grape causing them to become partially raisined and how this helps to obtain a sweet white wine. Your tour will continue with a tasting of Yquem wine including Château d'Yquem 2017 vintage.
Program & Itinerary
Pick up at your accommodation in Bordeaux
Private transfer to Château d'Yquem
Visit & Wine tasting of 2017 Château d'Yquem
Private transfer back to Bordeaux
Drop off at your accommodation in Bordeaux
Discover the Wines of Sauternes region of Bordeaux
The Sauternes wine region is famous for the high quality sweet white wines that are produced here. The most famous winery of the region is Chateau d’Yquem that was classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines. Sauternes wines are made in great majority with Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes to which are added in much lesser amounts Muscadelle and Sauvignon Gris.
The wines of Sauternes are produced thanks to the action of a fungus, Botrytis Cinerea that causes the grapes to rot. This process is called the noble rot when it comes to take place on healthy grapes and under a favorable climate.
The local climate of Sauternes during the summer time is usually composed of morning mist followed by warm and dry afternoons which has the effect to dry the grapes, reduce the water content and concentrate the sugar. The result is the making of an intensely sweet, gold colored wine with strong aromas of honeysuckle, blossom and stone.
Included / Excluded
- Discovery visit at Château d'Yquem
- Château d'Yquem 2017 Wine tasting
- English-speaking driver/guide, expert in wines
- Pick up and drop off in Bordeaux
- Personal insurance & expenses
- Meals & drinks
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Bordeaux, France
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Tour request 2 passengers to operate
- 4 hours tour including private transfers from Bordeaux
- Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
- Currency is in Euros
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
- Minimum age for drinking is 18 years old.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 48 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
Discovery tour – From 203€ p/p
| Price Per Person | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 99 years) | €203.00 |
Anthology tour – From 283€ p/p
| Price Per Person | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 99 years) | €283.00 |
Trilogy tour – From 443€ p/p
| Price Per Person | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 99 years) | €443.00 |
Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
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Additional Information
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Basic Information
- Duration: 4 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 6
- Category: Private Tours
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