Luxury VIP Bordeaux Wine Tour
4 nights from $6,238pp
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Bordeaux on one of SmoothRed’s customised luxury Bordeaux wine tours. Visit world-famous châteaux, indulge in VIP tastings of Premier Cru wines, and savour Michelin-starred cuisine on this expertly curated private wine tour of Bordeaux.
Highlights of our Luxury VIP Bordeaux Wine Tour
- Four-night stay in a luxurious five-star hotel in the centre of Bordeaux city, with breakfasts and spa access
- A private wine tour with an English speaking driver guide in the left bank Médoc vineyards. Visit illustrious châteaux in Saint-Estephe, Margaux and Pauillac during the day
- Taste legendary vintages and enjoy an exclusive lunch at one of these famed Grand Cru Estate
- The second day in the vineyards is devoted to the right bank, with private tours of prestigious châteaux in Pomerol and Saint-Émilion
- Enjoy a fabulous three-course lunch in a two-star Michelin restaurant with wines paired by the sommelier in the heart of Saint-Émilion
- On your final day in the vineyards visit a world famous estate and enjoy lunch overlooking the Sauternes vineyards with wines. Your final tour and tasting will be at a First Growth estate in Graves
- Visit the world of wine in Bordeaux’s La Cité du Vin museum
Day 1: Welcome to Bordeaux
Fly from London or take the fast TGV from Paris to Bordeaux. On arrival relax with private transfers from Bordeaux airport. Unwind in a stunning five-star spa hotel in the heart of Bordeaux opposite the Grand Theatre and just a stones-throw from all the the bars and restaurants.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on the rooftop terrace or perhaps in the state of the art spa. The evening is yours to enjoy and explore Bordeaux, we will provide you with our favourite spots and we can happily look after the reservations for you.
Day 2: Private Full-Day Left Bank Tour
Meet your English-speaking guide at the hotel for an exclusive private wine experience along the the iconic Route des Châteaux in the Médoc. Start the day at Château Mouton Rothschild, an iconic first-growth property in the Pauillac appellation.
Your journey continues with a sensational visit at Château Cos d’Estournel in Saint-Estèphe, one of Bordeaux’s top estates tasting four legendary vintages. Follow your visit with a lunch at the prestigious château. The afternoon then unfolds with another vertical tasting at a famed Grand Cru Château in the Margaux appellation.
Day 3: Private Full-Day Right Bank Tour
The second day in the vineyards is devoted to Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, meeting with your English speaking guide after breakfast. You will be chauffeured to the right bank, known for its silky and fruity merlot blends. In the morning, visit a prestigious château located on the terroir of the Pomerol plateau.
Enjoy lunch with wine pairing in a two-star Michelin restaurant in the heart of the UNESCO medieval wine village of Saint-Émilion. After, discover the essence of the town including the impressive Monolithic Church. Next, visit another famed Premier Grand Cru Classé Château, before returning to Bordeaux city with your guide.
Day 4: Private Pessac-Léognan & Sauternes Tour
On your final day in the vineyards you will return to the left bank visiting the Pessac-Léognan region, known for its white wines and particularly famous for its dessert wines in the small appellation of Sauternes. Visit the iconic Château d’Yquem, which produces some of the most prestigious sweet wines in the world.
Enjoy lunch overlooking the Sauternes vineyards with wines chosen by the sommelier. Your final tour and tasting will be at a First Growth in Graves. Later in the afternoon, return to Bordeaux city with your guide for your final evening.
Day 5: An Optional Extension to Cognac
The last day is yours to explore beautiful Bordeaux. Boasting over 350 historical monuments, it’s easy to see why this UNESCO World Heritage Site is so beloved and so memorable.
Or, if you’d like to extend your wine journey, we can arrange a private tour to nearby Cognac, home to one of the world’s most renowned spirits. Explore the cellars of iconic names such as Hennessy and Martell, alongside smaller, family-owned distilleries. The town of Cognac itself is utterly charming, proudly positioned astride the Charentes River. Ask your Travel Designer for details.
Where You Could Stay in Bordeaux
Le Grand Hotel
Located on the Place de la Comédie facing the iconic Grand Theatre, InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel is a magnificent neoclassical monument and a Bordeaux institution.
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Hotel Villas Foch
A relative newcomer to the Bordeaux hotel scene, Hotel Villas Foch opened in June 2021 in a restored 19th century stone building in the heart of Bordeaux’s prestigious Golden Triangle district.
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Grand Barrail Château Hotel & Spa
Nestled amid the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, Grand Barrail Château Hotel & Spa is a majestic 19th century château complete with fairy-tale turrets and spires.
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We craft each itinerary just for you. Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable private journey through Bordeaux's most prestigious estates.
Start PlanningFAQs about our Luxury VIP Bordeaux Wine Tour
What is a first-growth Bordeaux wine?
First-growth is a title granted to prestigious Bordeaux wine estates ranked at the top tier of the 1855 Bordeaux Wine Official Classification, which was commissioned by Napoleon III. Four châteaux were originally granted first-growth recognition and deemed ‘Premier Grand Cru’ designation: Château Lafite, Château Latour, Château Margaux and Château Haut-Brion. A fifth, Château Mouton Rothschild, was promoted to first-growth status in 1973.
What appellations will I visit on the Luxury VIP Bordeaux Wine Tour?
On this tour you will visit Bordeaux’s most prestigious wine appellations including Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Margaux, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Graves and Sauternes.
Of course, Bordeaux is home to an astounding 60+ appellations, so if you’d like to extend your itinerary to include more, just ask your Travel Designer for details!
Check out our guide to Bordeaux’s wine and appellations.
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