Both Banks of Bordeaux in One Day: Left Bank Médoc & Right Bank Saint-Émilion
This private full-day wine tour is designed for those who want to experience the best of Bordeaux's two most celebrated wine regions in a single day. Starting on the Left Bank with the structured, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon blends of the Médoc, before crossing to the Right Bank for the silky, Merlot-dominant wines of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol — this tour offers an unmatched introduction to the full breadth of Bordeaux wine.
Meet Your Expert Guide & Depart from Bordeaux
Your day begins with pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Bordeaux, where you'll meet your WSET-certified English-speaking driver/guide, an expert in Bordeaux wines. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan (up to 8 guests) with an onboard PA system for clear commentary throughout the day.
Morning: The Médoc — Left Bank Cabernet Sauvignon Country
Depart into the Médoc wine region, located on the left bank of the Gironde Estuary. This prestigious appellation stretches approximately 60 km from north to south and encompasses the celebrated communes of Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Margaux — home to some of the world's most iconic classified châteaux. With around 10,600 hectares of vineyards producing some 50 million litres of red wine annually, the Médoc's dominant grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.
Visit a carefully selected Grand Cru Classé, Château, or Cru Bourgeois estate. Your guide leads a tour of the technical installations and cellars, explaining the transformation from grape to wine, before a commented tasting session that highlights the structure, terroir, and ageing potential distinctive to the Left Bank.
Afternoon: Saint-Émilion — Right Bank Merlot & the UNESCO Village
Cross the Gironde and enter the world of Right Bank wines. The Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations are dominated by Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc. The region's unique combination of clay and limestone soils produces wines of remarkable elegance and ageing potential — a striking contrast to the gravel-driven power of the Médoc.
Visit a carefully selected winery in the Saint-Émilion appellation for a guided cellar tour and commented tasting. Afterwards, explore the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saint-Émilion on a short guided walk through its medieval cobbled streets, with free time to discover the village independently before the return to Bordeaux.
