Imagine toasting to your love while standing in the stunning vineyards of Bordeaux, with the perfect blend of privacy, elegance, and romance. Rustic Vines Wine Tours has curated the ultimate romantic experience for couples seeking to escape the ordinary. From private tours of grand chateaux to customized photography sessions, our romantic wine tours offer the ideal setting for love to blossom. … Read More
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Winter in Bordeaux: A Guide to Wine Tours, Chateaux Visits, and Christmas Markets
Winter in Bordeaux is a season filled with charm and romance. While many visitors flock to this beautiful French city in the summer, guests who choose the winter months find themselves amidst a delightful blend of holiday cheer, quiet vineyards, and intimate châteaux experiences. You might not know it, but beautiful Bordeaux in winter is a fabulous destination that allows wine lovers to find a whole new perspective on their favorite French beverage. … Read More
Vegetarian-friendly Bordeaux Wine Tours: Chateaux Visits and French Picnics Without Meat
Do you dream of exploring the Bordeaux countryside but worry your vegetarian lifestyle might not mix with France’s famous cuisine? We’ve got you covered! At Rustic Vines, we’re all about creating inclusive, delicious, and memorable experiences for everyone. Join us … Read More
Cycling Through the Bordeaux Vineyards: Why You’ll Love Our French Wine Country E-Bike Tours
Cycling Through the Bordeaux Vineyards: Why You’ll Love Our French Wine Country E-Bike Tours. Imagine weaving your way through lush vineyards under the gentle French sun, a light breeze rustling the grapevines around you. Welcome to Bordeaux, a region famed for its wine and enchanting landscapes. … Read More
How to visit Bordeaux wineries ?
Among the greatest vineyards of France that have an excellent reputation we can mention the region of Bordeaux. The reputation of this city is such that it is considered one of the wine capitals. You want to visit the vineyards … Read More
[WEBSERIE] WINEMAKER’S PORTRAIT : An ancestral know-how
FR: Adrien David Beaulieu vie et travaille au sein du Château Coutet, situé à Saint-Emilion. Le Château a gardé ses valeurs traditionnelles : la famille utilise encore de très vieilles machines, mais aussi la nouvelle technologie. Ils ont découvert, il … Read More
6 things you should know about Bordeaux’s Vineyards
Writer: Sara Harley Hello fellow wine lovers! Whether you are a wine expert, collector or someone who has a little or no knowledge of wine, here is a list of 6 things you might want to know about the iconic … Read More
[WEBSERIE] WINEMAKER’S PORTRAIT : Château Coutet, a historical place
Adrien David Beaulieu is a Winemaker in Saint-Emilion, and he is also part of the family, since the 14th generation. Château Coutet, where he lives, is located in an area surrounded by prestigious Châteaux such as Angelus. His vineyard is … Read More
[WEBSERIE] WINEMAKER’S PORTRAIT : Wine Tastings
After being introduced to Château Bernateau in the first and second part, it’s time to taste the Wine with the owners: Karine and Pierrick! They choose some vintages they like and explain the typicity of the Wine (in the mouth, … Read More
[webserie] WINEMAKER’S PORTRAIT : Vineyards and Terroirs
In the first episode of this Webserie, Karine and Pierrick Lavau introduced the Chateau they live in, all year long and shared some Historical facts with us! In this second episode, let’s discover their vineyards, the grapes varieties they grow … Read More
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Napoleon Winter Tour
5/5
"As promised in my previous review in 2017 where we had the Famous Monk tour, I did not hesitate to book another tour with Rustic Vines. This time I booked the Napoleon Medoc Winter Tour for myself and a couple of friends. We were not disappointed. Our guide Thomas was very knowledgeable. We visited 2 chateaux, one in Saint-Estephe and another in Margaux, a wine merchant and had a very good lunch at Restaurant Le Savoie, a pleasant surprise since we did not expect that a lunch included in a tour would be that good."
Custom Wine Tour
5/5
"This tour was a treat from start to finish. It was particularly special because it accommodated my niece (6 years) and my nephew (3 years).
Our tour guide, Julie, was fantastic. Julie provided lots of interesting and helpful information about the Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion, wine, wine making, architecture and the history of the region.
I would highly recommend Rustic Vines and Julie!"
Famous Monk Tour
5/5
"An excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide. (...) We had a picnic lunch, excellent narration by a young man who is studying wine-making, a tour of two vineyards and a surprise picnic at the end of the tour with wine, bread, cheese, and sausages. We walked around St Emiliion, an old city that was originally a monastery. A good variation of riding, walking, and sitting in a beautiful countryside."
Christel P
- TripAdvisor, Jul 2018