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Saint-Émilion: Private Grand Cru Classé Winery Tour & Tasting

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.

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Ophorus Private Tours France
From EUR 44 per adult (Gourmet Grand Cru Classé visit in English); private group rates on request
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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.

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