Napoleon Tour of the Médoc

from 79€/person
Half / Full Day Small group Wine Tastings Shuttle

IMPORTANT : COVID-19

Following France government's measures, Rustic Vines Tours is closed until further notice.
All our tours until May, 1st are cancelled - you'll receive a message from us concerning your possibility of postpone your reservation. We cannot guarantee the period won't be extended, we'll keep you posted constantly. We're doing our best to keep you satisfied and working hard to help Rustic Vines Tours to survive. Please note that due to the unexpected pandemic, our cancellation policy cannot be applied. We'll issue a Voucher with no limit date. For more info, we'll reply all your questions at contact@rusticvinestours.com

Stay safe and see you soon !

Médoc Discovery Day Tour

Revel in the world famous Médoc wine region where we visit small and large Chateaux, including 1855 Classified growths.

The Napoleon Tour offers the chance to see some of the most prestigious Chateaux of the Bordeaux wine region. 

We wind North through the Médoc Wine Route des Chateaux, visiting our long-time wine making friends along the way and tasting the best wines that the Médoc region has to offer.

Enjoy a tasty typical French picnic lunch –summer tours only– in the Château’s property, taste delicious wine and learn all about the famous region of France where Cabernet Sauvignon originated.

 

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Route des Châteaux

Ride the historic road that's home to some of the most prestigious Châteaux from 1855 classification

Discover Different Wines

Let your taste buds explore the different wines from several appellations surrounding Margaux

Shuttle Pickup & Dropoff

Shuttle in between Bordeaux and St-Émilion in our modern minivans with heating and AC

Full & Half Day Wine Tour

Over winter period, only Half Day but there's something for everyone from April !

ITINERARIES

HALF DAY

WINTER : Wednesday, Friday, Saturday SUMMER: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

2 pm : Departure from Bordeaux

Depart from our office in Bordeaux center and travel to the Médoc region on a quick 1 hour journey in our comfortable minivans.

3 pm : Chateau Visit, Tour & Wine Tasting

Tour a Chateau, learn about their production methods and taste the fruits of their labour. +/-1hr

4 pm : Tastings

Indulge in more wine tastings at our favorite wine merchant ‘cave’ cellar.

5:15 pm : Return to Bordeaux

Ride back in our minivans for a Drop-off at Rustic Vines agency in Bordeaux Center.

FULL DAY

SUMMER Monday, Thursday, Saturday

10:30 am : Departure from Bordeaux

Depart from our office in Bordeaux center and ride along the famous Route des Châteaux on a quick 1 hour journey in our comfortable minivans.

11:30 am : 1st Château Visit, Tour & Wine Tasting

Tour a Chateau, learn about their production methods and taste the fruits of their labour. +/-1hr

12:30 pm : Picnic lunch at the 1st Château

Enjoy a nice picnic lunch with fresh & local products prepared by ourselves and set up at the Château.

2 pm : 2nd Chateau Visit, Tour & Wine Tastings

Tour a 2nd Chateau, learn about their production methods and taste the fruits of their labour. +/-1hr

3:15 pm - Tastings & Sighsteeing

Indulge in more wine tastings at our favorite wine merchant ‘cave’ cellar & stop at Château Margaux for a souvenir photo.

4:30 pm - Return to Bordeaux

Ride back in our minivans for a Drop-off at our agency in Bordeaux center around 5:30 pm.

*Please note that the itinerary may slightly change from one day to another, but the departure time, return time (+/- 15 minutes) and what’s included in the tour will always be the same.

WINTER from 01/11/19 to 31/03/20 – SUMMER from 01/04/2019 to 31/10/2019

Napoleon Tour Pricing

HALF DAY
79€/person
  • Transport to & from Bordeaux
  • Friendly English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees & tastings at one Estate
  • 4+ Wine Tastings
  • Sightseeing in the region
  • Bottled Water
FULL DAY
110€/person
  • Transport to & from Bordeaux
  • Friendly English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees & guides at 2 Estates in different AOC
  • 9+ Wine Tastings
  • Picnic lunch at the Château
  • Sightseeing
  • Bottled Water

DUE TO THE CURRENT PANDEMIC, OUR CURRENT CANCELLATION POLICY SHALL CEASE TO BE VALID.
We’ll issue a Voucher to postpone your tour with no limit date.
Contact us : contact@rusticvinestours.com

OUR CANCELLATION POLICY

For further safety, you can take insurance when booking for €5 per person where we will provide refund under the below conditions. Failure to notify us by email or phone will result in zero refund. If you cancel more than 7 days out from the tour: 100% refund If you cancel within 7 days of the scheduled tour: 0% refund if you haven't purchased the cancellation insurance. 50% refund if you purchased the cancellation insurance and notified us less than 24 hours before the departure time. 100% refund if you purchased the cancellation insurance and notified us more than 24 hours before the departure time. RUSTIC VINES reserves the right to cancel if the minimum number of guests (2) is not reached. *updated 06/10/19 - if you bought the cancellation insurance before the update, the previous policy applies.

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Fortunately for us, our years of experience have taught us the in's and the out's of what makes a great wine tour, so if you're the curious type and looking for more info...

Napoleon Tour
5/5
This tour was awesome. We felt a bit like we were on the set of a French movie. Idillic locations and really interesting introduction to how the local wine is made. Our guide “Thoma!” was awesome and he had an in-depth knowledge of the area and how the wine is made. The Chateaus we visited were brilliant too. Can’t fault it and it exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended for something to do in Bordeaux."
Hamish L
- TripAdvisor, Sept 2018
Napoleon Tour
5/5
"We spent a wonderful day among some of the world most famous wineries. The city of Sauvignon was fabulous and its history quitte interesting, the guides very kind and the wines, obviously were fantastic ! A special thanks to Pascaline & Yoann for being so kind and funny and for sharing their knowledge and passion about wine. You guys were amazing !"
Desdevises C
- TripAdvisor, Aug 2018
Napoleon Tour
5/5
"This was simply fantastic! Thomas was an excellent, knowledgeable guide (and also a lovely guy!). The small group size was perfect and allowed us to understand the area, ask questions etc. A nice mix of cycling and tasting, plus explanations of the vineyards and wine making processes. Great lunch was provided (with wine) and a visit to a wine merchant at the end allowed us to taste a broader range of wines. All in all a perfect day!"
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- TripAdvisor, Aug 2018

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Rustic Vines Bordeaux Office

26 Rue de la Devise, 33000 Bordeaux (+33) 9 86 41 88 83 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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