Saint-Émilion: aim for the right vintage.

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• day 1

  Saint-Émilion

  

  Arrival on Gironde lands Gourmet break facing the vineyards Private tasting tour at Château La Gaffelière Château La Gaffelière first evokes a great wine, 1st Grand Cru Classé since the origin of the Saint-Émilion classification in 1959. The vine has been present on the lands of Château La Gaffelière since the Gallo-Roman era, as evidenced by numerous mosaics discovered by Count Léo de Malet Roquefort in 969. Dinner at L’Envers du Décor The first historic wine bar in Saint-Émilion, L’Envers du Décor was founded in 1987 by François des Ligneris and taken over in February 2017 by the Perse family, owners of Château Pavie and the Hostellerie de Plaisance. Over the years, L’Envers du Décor, an emblematic restaurant of Saint-Émilion, has become the must-visit address in the village.

• day 2

  Saint-Émilion

  

  Visit of Saint-Émilion Since December 1999, the Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a "cultural landscape." The result of a true human adventure and a race against time, the recognition of this territory by UNESCO is a world first for a vineyard! Lunch at Table 38 Since 2008, Table 38 Saint-Émilion has welcomed you in a warm and friendly setting, focused on wine and simple, quality dishes. Wine tastings at the Cadet Bon estate It is to an episode sung by Homer that the Cadet-Bon Fountain refers. Dionysus, kidnapped by pirates, plays the flute. Immediately, their boat fills with wine, the oars and paddles are blocked by vine shoots. The pirates are thrown into the sea and transformed into dolphins. Dinner at Logis de la Cadène The talent and work of Chef Alexandre Baumard were recognized with a Michelin star as early as February 2017.

• day 3

  ARCACHON BASIN

  

  Walk through the most beautiful oyster-farming villages Visiting the oyster-farming villages and ports is a tradition, a feast for the eyes but also for the taste buds! Become unbeatable on Aquitaine caviar - optional Dive into the heart of the production site for a tour that will reveal all the secrets of caviar making. Discover the charming town of Biganos The ports of Biganos have retained their wild and picturesque character in lush nature. Well sheltered inside the Leyre, they are protected from winter storms and are the only river ports of the Basin. Walk on the Dune of Pilat Belonging to the coastal dunes of Aquitaine, it is to this day the only dune still moving in this system. Between ocean and forest, it moves from 1 to 5 meters per year to the east under the influence of prevailing winds and tides.

• day 4

  Saint-Émilion

  

  Cycling day through the vineyards Meet passionate people who will share their love for the land. Discover the most prestigious grands crus, but also the beauty and intimacy of lesser-known châteaux. Visit and picnic at the Mangot estate With numerous ecological reserves (hedges, woods, embankments, grassy strips...) representing 15% of the area, biodiversity is a real asset of the Mangot terroir, or rather, its terroirs... Dinner at the Candale workshop At the exit of the village of Saint-Émilion, enjoy a unique location and our sublime terrace with a breathtaking view of the vineyards and the Dordogne valley.

• day 5

  SAUTERNES

  

  Walk in the gardens of Château Yquem & optional tasting A visit to Château d’Yquem is a journey through 400 years of history, discovering a House between art and craftsmanship that gives birth to a rare wine. Free lunch Optional "Perched Tasting" Supervised by a professional tree climber, you will be invited to the top of a two-hundred-year-old cedar. You will climb up a rope to a suspended table to taste our 1st Grand Cru Classé. The ideal spot facing the panorama of the Sauternes vineyard and the Ciron Valley.

• day 6

  POMEROL

  

  Free morning Lunch at La Terrasse Rouge Here, nature reigns supreme: the panoramic view over the vineyards and the hanging garden of its neighbor, Cheval Blanc, remains in our memory. One cannot remain indifferent in front of such a spectacle, with nature so generous in beauty. Discovery of the Château de Clinet estate Discreet but well established, Château Clinet, recognizable by its red shutters and its pretty matching rosebushes, rests on the heights of the famous plateau, right in the heart of Pomerol. The property is attached to one of the oldest vineyards of the appellation, dating back to 1595, but also to one of the most renowned, known for the incomparable character and quality of its wines.

• day 7

  Saint-Émilion

  

  Last coffee facing the vineyards and last dip Departure and return home ••• "Life is not just about breathing, it's about having your breath taken away." Alfred Hitchcock