Step behind the gates of a classified Saint-Émilion estate for a private cellar tour and barrel-room tasting. Just 10 minutes from Libourne, this is the Bordeaux experience that defines bucket-list wine travel.
What to expect
Your private guide collects you from the Libourne quay and whisks you 10 km to the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion. Inside a classified château, the estate's own sommelier walks you through the terroir, the winemaking process, and a structured tasting of three to five Grand Cru Classé vintages. Canelés and local cheese pairings round out a deeply sensory hour before a leisurely stroll through the medieval village.
Good to know
Saint-Émilion is 10–15 minutes by car from Libourne port. Pre-book your private guide well in advance — estate tasting slots fill fast. Confirm your all-aboard time before booking; most half-day formats return comfortably within 4 hours.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Libourne — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.