Private tour in Bordeaux Berit S
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Hello, My name is Berit and I'm an experienced and passionate wine guide. I would be absolutely thrilled to share some of the highlights of my amazing region and help bringing the somewhat complicated Bordeaux wine industry "down to earth" so that, when you leave Bordeaux, you'll know which of the Bordeaux districts to look out for. Find out what it is that YOU like. And in the process, visit some of our beautiful, historical chateaux. . . In 2000, my family and I moved from Paris to Bordeaux, right in the core of the famous wine district. I started my time in Bordeaux as an English teacher in Public Education, which reflects my natural inclination for adapting and sharing knowledge. Meanwhile, most of my free time was spent on wine school and tastings! What an adventure! Wine very quickly became my passion. I knew that I had to work with wine - one way or another. I soon got a job in one of the prestigious wineries in Bordeaux and loved it from day one. Best job ever! There's so much going on in the local wine region, and I found the need to work in several chateaux before I felt like a Bordeaux wine expert. This experience lead to my current inspiring job as a local wine guide, that allows me to combine a number of my favourite things: communication, encounters, languages, wine. . . Nothing is more rewarding than to offer my clients an unforgettable and personal experience in Bordeaux. All you need is to give me your priorities and wishes before I start planning. EVERY tour is tailor-made. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you… - Wine and Spirit Education Trust - WSET 3 - Ecole du Vin, CIVB (Bordeaux Wine School): practical and technical certificates - First Aid Certificate (Red Cross) - Business and Life Coach, Mediation (Paris) I am a wine guide. Although I know a lot about local history, I will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments with in-depth knowledge.
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The Saint-Emilion wine district with its undulating hills is known to be the most scenic of the Bordeaux wine districts. Estates here are small and often family owned but both prestige and history are in the air. Merlot is predominant in the Saint-Emilion blends. A walk around the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion (UNESCO world heritage) with its narrow, cobbled streets is part of the tour. It's a key venue in the region that you don't want to miss! Throughout the day, you will be introduced to the otherwise tightly-knit world of wine in Bordeaux. You can simply lean back and enjoy the beautiful scenery, the enchanting architecture, learn about the secrets behind the terroirs and winemaking in chateaux that I have carefully pre-selected. And, of course, you can ask me questions… all day long. I've worked in a chateau in both Pomerol and Saint-Emilion, and will be happy to share insider stories from the wine cellars.
The below programme is an example of what we can do on a full day tour (including encounters with real people working in the chateaux, my hand-selected best wineries and lunch restaurant, tastings of great food and wine, plus lots of good fun): • 9:00am Pick-up at your hotel or any other place in Bordeaux city of your convenience Commented drive on the way up to Saint-Emilion (history, culture & wine) • 10:00am Tour and Tasting in a selected Chateau in Saint-Emilion • 11:30am Tour and Tasting in a selected Chateau in Pomerol • 12:30pm Lunch in a gourmet restaurant, in a chateau or in a bistro (as you wish) Fresh produce, great wines by the bottle or by the glass, charming atmosphere… • 2:30pm Guided walk through the quaint, medieval village of Saint-Emilion • 3:30pm Tour and Tasting in a Grand Cru Classé Chateau or in a small family-owned estate (as you wish) • 6:00pm Drop-off at your hotel or any other place in Bordeaux city of your convenience
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I've got a professional driver's license and will be your guide and driver. My car is a Citroen Spacetourer from 2022. It has good legroom for 4 people. A/C yes.
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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