Private Château Cooking Class & Wine Tour from Bordeaux
Description Summary
Highlights
- ✓Private cooking class in a Bordeaux château
- ✓Savor gourmet lunch paired with local wines
- ✓Guided wine tasting at a second renowned winery
- ✓Explore legendary regions: Médoc, Saint-Émilion or Graves
- ✓Chauffeured transfers through stunning vineyard landscapes
Description
Experience the true flavors of Bordeaux on a full-day private food and wine journey that takes you to the heart of France’s most prestigious winelands. Start with a comfortable chauffeured transfer from Bordeaux and dive into a hands-on cooking class inside a historic château. Guided by a professional chef, prepare a multi-course meal using fresh regional ingredients, then relax over lunch as you enjoy your creations paired with estate wines.
Your day continues with a guided tour and tasting at a second top winery, where you’ll experience the nuanced differences between Médoc, Saint-Émilion, or Graves terroirs. Take in sweeping vineyard views at every turn, while we handle all logistics—so you can savor every sip and bite. Perfect for foodies, wine lovers, and explorers craving a taste of French tradition.
Private transfer, château cooking class & 2 winery visits
This full‑day experience includes chauffeur‑driven transfers from Bordeaux, a hands‑on cooking class with lunch and wines in a Bordeaux château, plus a second winery visit and tasting in the afternoon. Your driver‑guide collects you in Bordeaux and escorts you through the vineyards, so you can relax and focus entirely on the food, wine and scenery.
Flexible wine region: Médoc, Saint‑Émilion or Graves/Pessac‑Léognan
To secure the best available château and chef on your travel date, the cooking class may take place in any one of three major Bordeaux wine regions: Médoc, Saint‑Émilion or Graves/Pessac‑Léognan. The specific estate is confirmed after booking once availability is checked, but you always cook and dine at a working wine château in one of these prestigious appellations.
Morning château cooking class, lunch & wines
On arrival at your selected château winery, meet the local chef for a private, French‑style cooking class in the estate kitchen. Together you create a seasonal multi‑course menu using regional ingredients, then sit down to enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared, paired with a curated tasting of the château’s own red and white wines.
Afternoon estate tour & tasting
After lunch, your driver‑guide takes you to a second château in the same area for a classic cellar tour and guided tasting. Discover how the estate works with local grapes—Cabernet‑driven blends in Médoc or Graves/Pessac‑Léognan, or Merlot‑based wines in Saint‑Émilion—and sample several cuvées that express the region’s style and terroir.
Relaxed return to Bordeaux
Late afternoon, unwind during your private transfer back to Bordeaux, with drop‑off at your hotel or a central location of your choice. This flexible format gives you a complete gourmet day in the vineyards—cooking, dining and tasting at two châteaux—while we manage the region selection, estate reservations and all driving based on the best options for your date.
Included / Excluded
- ✓Private transfer from Bordeaux city
- ✓Hands-on cooking class with local chef
- ✓Lunch with château wines
- ✓Visit and wine tasting at a second winery
- ✗Any additional tastings
- ✗Personal travel insurance, expenses
- ✗Gratuities for your driver/guide
Commentary
Audio • Language: en
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Cooking class may be in Médoc, Saint‑Émilion or Graves/Pessac‑Léognan
- Exact château confirmed after booking, based on availability
- Private tours ensure personalized attention throughout
- Not suitable for strict diets or serious food allergies
- Small group format for an intimate culinary experience
Know Before You Go
- Wear comfy closed shoes for kitchens, cellars and gravel paths
- Bring a light jacket, as château interiors can be cool
- Remember your camera to capture culinary and scenic highlights
- Expect to stand during the cooking class and walk around estates
- Wine with lunch and second tasting included; extras at own expense
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 7 days
Cancellation Notes: Up to 7 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 7 days before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| 2 participants minimum / Total price | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Participants | €1,610.00 |
| 3 participants / Price per person | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Participants | €620.00 |
| 4 participants / Price per person | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Participants | €505.00 |
| 5 participants / Price per person | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Participants | €470.00 |
| 6 participants / Price per person | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Participants | €445.00 |
Points of Interest
Terms and Conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Additional Information
This day is ideal for foodies and wine lovers who want an immersive, hands‑on experience in a Bordeaux château rather than a simple tasting. It suits adults and older teens who enjoy cooking, trying new dishes and learning about Médoc, Saint‑Émilion or Graves/Pessac‑Léognan wines in a relaxed, small‑group private setting. Travelers should be comfortable standing while cooking and walking short distances around the estates and cellars.
Voucher Information
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Ophorus immediately. Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
Group Information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to larger groups. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: https://ophorus.com/contact-us