Saint-Émilion ; aim the vintage.

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Programma del soggiorno

• giorno 1 :

  SAINT EMILION

  

  Arrival on the lands of Gironde Gourmet break in front of the vineyards Private tasting tour at Château La Gaffelière Château La Gaffelière first reminds a Grand Vin, 1st Grand Cru Classé since the origin of the classification of Saint-Emilion, in 1959. The vine has been present on the grounds of the Château La Gaffelière since the Galloroman era, as shown by numerous mosaics discovered by Count Leo de Malet Roquefort in 969. Dinner at the Back of the Decor The first historical wine bar in Saint-Emilion, L'Envers du Décor was founded in 1987 by François des Ligneris and taken over in February 2017 by the Perse family, owner of the Château Pavie and the Hostellerie de Plaisance. Over the years, l'Envers du Décor, the emblematic restaurant of Saint-Emilion, has become a must-see address

• giorno 2 :

  SAINT EMILION

  

  Visit of Saint-Émilion Since December 1999, the Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion has been inscribed on the World Heritage Site as a «cultural landscape». The result of a human adventure and race against time, the frist time a vineyard is recognisez by UNESCO! Lunch at Table 38 Since 2008, La Table 38 Saint-Emilion welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere, specialized on wine and simple and quality dishes. Wine tasting at the Cadet Bon winery It is to an episode sung by Homer that relates The Fountain of Cadet-Bon. Dionysus, kidnapped by pirates, plays the flute. Immediately their boat is filled with wine, the oars and after are blocked by grapevines. The pirates are rushed to the sea and transformed into dolphins. Dinner at the Logis de la Cadène The talent and work of Chef Alexandre Baumard were greeted with a Michelin star in February 2017.

• giorno 3 :

  BASSIN D ARCACHON

  

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

• giorno 4 :

  SAINT EMILION

  

  Day by bike through the vineyards Meet the passionate people who share you their love for the land. Discover the most prestigious Grands Crus, but also the beauty and intimacy of lesser-known castles. Picnic Visit at the Mangot Estate With many ecological reserves (hedges, woods, slopes, grassy strips...) representing 15% of the surface, biodiversity is a real asset of the terroir of Mangot, or rather, its terroirs... Dinner at the Candale Workshop At the exit of the village of Saint-Emilion enjoy a unique location and our sublime terrace with stunning views of the vineyards and the Dordogne valley.

• giorno 5 :

  SAUTERNES

  

  Walk in the gardens of the Château Yquem & optional tasting A visit to the Château d'Yquem means travelling through 400 years of history, discovering a house between art and crafts that gives birth to a rare wine. Free lunch Perchée tasting / option Framed by a professional tree climber, you will be invited to the top of a bicentennial cedar. You will climb by the rope to a suspended table to taste our 1st Grand Cru Classé. Ideal location facing the panorama of the Sauternes vineyards and the Ciron Valley.

• giorno 6 :

  POMEROL

  

  Free morning Lunch at the Red Terrace Here nature is queen : the panoramic view of the vineyards and the hanging garden of its neighbor, Cheval Blanc, remains in memory. No one can remain indifferent to such a spectacle with such a generous nature of beauty. Discovery of the Château de Clinet estate Discreet but well established, Château Clinet, recognizable by its red shutters and its pretty assorted roses, rests on the heights of the famous plateau, in the heart of Pomerol. The property is linked to one of the oldest vineyards of the appellation, dating back to 1595, but also one of the most renowned, known for the incomparable character and quality of its wines.

• giorno 7 :

  SAINT EMILION

  

  Last café in front of the vineyards and last splash. Departure and way back home. ••• “Living isn't only breathing, it's also to be breathless" Alfred Hitchcock