--- title: Bordeaux Médoc Region Private Wine Lovers Tour with Chateau Visits & Tastings lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/bordeaux-m-doc-region-private-wine-lovers-tour-with-chateau-visits-tastings/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 550 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 31 (Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/bordeaux-m-doc-region-private-wine-lovers-tour-with-chateau-visits-tastings/ --- # Bordeaux Médoc Region Private Wine Lovers Tour with Chateau Visits & Tastings **Guidekin's take:** A private full day in Médoc for your party only: three châteaux visited and tasted in Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac or Saint-Estèphe, with hotel pickup and a guide who reads the gravel terroir on the road north. Lunch is extra in a local brasserie, cellars get cold so bring a layer, and the dress code is smart casual. 5 from 42 reviews. In our comparison: #10 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit and wine tasting at three châteaux in the famous villages of Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac or St Estephe. This is the land of the grand impressive châteaux and we will visit three and pass infront of the most famous such as Lafite Rothschild, Margaux and Latour. The terroir changes as we go up this rather flat landscape which forms a peninsular between the large Gironde Estuary and the Atlantic sea to the left. Increasing number of large gravel stones make the wine more fullbodied. We will taste the difference between a Margaux and a Pauillac or St Julien and some older ones. With thirty years of experience I will be able to impart my stories and experiences while we travel and visit. If there is one unique region to visit, this is it! I will include a smaller family property to show the difference and get closer to the winemaker. We will normally taste the difference between a Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and then taste them blended together to understand the magic of Bordeaux! . ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 91 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Wine tasting **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 91 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €550 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: SIP Wines - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 5.0 from 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 42. - 5 stars: 42 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the tailored visits and wine expertise; no recurring drawback emerges from the supplied reviews. **Praised:** - Guides with detailed knowledge of Bordeaux wines, winemaking and regional history - Itineraries tailored to wine preferences and personal requests - Varied château visits, including small independent and family producers - Welcoming winery hosts and visits arranged through the guides' local connections - Enjoyable lunches, including château picnics and local bistros **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint is supported by the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 41 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-05-28 to 2026-06-24); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Local guide - Wine tasting - Transport by private vehicle ## Not included - Lunch (menu usually around 25€pp in a local brasserie) - For an upmarket meal option contact me for details ## Itinerary 1. **Pauillac** (pass by, no stop) - We will pass infront of all of the famous châteaux on the D2 Route de châteaux and Château Margaux, Lafite, Pontet Canet, Mouton and Cos d'Estournel. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 91 ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - It can get chilly in the cellars so a light jacket or shawl is recommended - Dress code is smart casual Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1100 | €550 | | 4 | €1808 | €452 | | 6 | €2712 | €452 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Wine Tours start at €69 per person. ## Compared with other Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 31** | €550 | 9h | 5.0 (42) | private | | [Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch](/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-electric-bike-day-tour-with-wine-tastings-lunch/?format=md) | €185 | 8h | 4.96 (744) | shared | | [Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour / 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic](/france/bordeaux/tours/graves-saint-emilion-wine-tour-3-ch-teaux-gourmet-picnic/?format=md) | €175 | 9h | 4.97 (351) | shared | | [Saint-Emilion E-Bike Wine Tour / Wine & vines & Gourmet Picnic](/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-e-bike-wine-tour-wine-vines-gourmet-picnic/?format=md) | €169 | 9h | 4.97 (224) | shared | Ranked #10 of 31 in Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €750, median €160; typical length 7h. 7 of 31 are private. 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