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Wine tourism
Private wine tours in the Bordeaux vineyards
Saint-Émilion, the Médoc, Sauternes, the Graves: within an hour's drive of the city, the Bordeaux vineyards bring together some of the most celebrated appellations in the world. With a private chauffeur, you move from estate to estate with no fixed route and no designated driver. You taste, we drive.
Saint-Émilion, the benchmark
Thirty-five minutes from Bordeaux, this UNESCO-listed medieval village looks out over a vineyard of grands crus built on Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It is the most requested appellation, and often the first stop of a day in the vineyards.
Between tastings, the village itself is worth the detour: cobbled lanes, the monolithic church, and views over rows of vines stretching to the horizon.
The Médoc, home of the grands crus classés
Forty-five minutes to an hour north of Bordeaux, the Médoc lines up the names that made the region's worldwide reputation: Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates here, on gravel soils that produce wines for ageing.
It lends itself well to a full day: the estates are further apart, and the road itself, running along the Gironde, is part of the pleasure.
Sauternes, the sweet wines
About forty-five minutes south of Bordeaux, Sauternes and Barsac produce sweet wines from late-harvest Sémillon and Sauvignon grapes touched by noble rot. Château d'Yquem, the world benchmark of the style, is here.
A visit that combines easily with the Graves, on the way back to Bordeaux.
The Graves & Pessac-Léognan, on Bordeaux's doorstep
The closest appellation to the city, just 20 to 30 minutes from the centre: ideal for a half-day, or to open a programme covering several appellations. The Graves produces reds as well as dry whites, on the gravelly soils that give the area its name.
A good starting point for visitors discovering the Bordeaux vineyards without spending a whole day on the road.
Why choose Houci Transport for your wine tour
- A Mercedes saloon or minivan, depending on the size of your group
- A driver-guide who speaks both English and French
- Your own itinerary, set by your pace and your interests
- One or several appellations combined in the same day
- Booking by the half-day or the full day
- Partnerships with a number of wine estates across the region
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
about our Bordeaux chauffeur service
Which appellations can be visited in the same day?
Saint-Émilion pairs easily with the Graves and Pessac-Léognan in one day, as do Sauternes and the Graves. The Médoc is more spread out and suits a dedicated full day.
Can we choose the estates ourselves?
Yes, the programme is entirely yours. Tell us which estates you would like to visit, or we will suggest an itinerary to suit your preferences, and we adapt along the way if needed.
Does the chauffeur speak English?
Yes. Our wine tours run in English as well as French, for visitors from abroad.
Do you book the tastings at the estates?
On request, we can arrange bookings with our partner wine estates before you arrive. Let us know what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How long does a typical day in the vineyards last?
Allow around half a day for two or three estates within a single appellation, or a full day to combine several appellations with lunch on site. The timing stays flexible to suit your programme.
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