3 appellations

For wine lovers who want to see how expressive and different these delicious wines can be

Your trip begins when we pick you up in the morning and you begin a very comfortable ride to one of four different appellations. Depending on your initial starting point, we'll take you to 2 of the most representative wineries each day in 3 different appellations which have been carefully hand-selected by us together with our oenophile friends of the area over years. Lunches will be family style with a few local wines, and on both evenings you'll be able to see how well the best wines pair with a gourmet dinner at a local restaurant or in your beautiful boutique hotel. We'll give you a profound look into why this area is so special.

I'll be with you all the way to ensure you get the most out of the visits and tastings and will also be with you at check in to your exquisite boutique hotels, as well as ensuring all the wines are perfectly paired for your evening 4 course gourmet dinner.

What To Expect

6 family owned award winning winery visits with guided tasting

Transport to and from your dwellings and to all the locations during the 3 days

2 lunches at local restaurants with wine pairings from the appellations being visited (2 courses and wine included)

2 gourmet dinners (4 courses) with wines carefully paired by us and the chef

As a guest of Phil and Geneviève, the family run wineries will welcome you to their vineyards for a truly unique experience you will not receive on any other generic wine tour. This is a wonderful opportunity for any wine enthusiast to meet and talk with some of the best winemakers in France in a beautiful and casual setting.

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Pic St.-Loup

Vinification in Pic St Loup

One of the domaine in Pic St.-Loup

Chateauneuf-du-Pape cellars

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Terrasse du Larzac

Combining the wines with the local cuisine

A hidden gem in Provence

Les Baux-de-Provence

A casual Tapas lunch on the Terrace

Vinification in Chateauneuf du Pape

Tour DETAILS

DAY ONE

9.00 AM Pick up from your lodgings
Drive to first winery in air-conditioned comfort (water provided)
10.30 AM First tour and tasting (4-6 wines)
12.30/1.00 PM Lunch at local restaurant pairing wines with regional cuisine
2..30 PM Drive to your luxury boutique hotel for Check In
4.00 PM Pick up for second tour and tasting (4-6 wines)
6.00 PM Drive back to hotel
8.00 PM Gourmet dinner (4 courses paired with wines from us and the chef)

DAY TWO

Breakfast served at your hotel
10.00 AM Check Out* and pick up from the hotel (Room and dinner included in quote)
Drive to second appellation for first winery visit
11.00 First tour and tasting (4-6 wines)
1.00 PM Lunch at local restaurant with wine pairings to match the regional cuisine
3.00 PM Drive to second winery for tour and tasting
5.30 PM Drive onto second boutique hotel in Nîmes for check In
8.00 PM Gourmet dinner (4 courses paired with wines from us and the chef).

DAY THREE

Breakfast served at your hotel
9.00 AM For the "Early Birds" we would love to take you on a little tour of our town
11.00 AM Check Out* and pick up from the hotel (Room and dinner included in quote)
Drive to third appellation for first winery visit
12.00 First tour and tasting (4-6 wines)
1.45 PM Lunch at local restaurant with wine pairings to match the regional cuisine
3.30 PM Drive to second winery for tour and tasting
5.30 PM Drive back to your lodgings

*Please note timings may vary according to your location, the season, and the wineries selected for your visits. The "Check Out" paid by you for each hotel is required only for extra services and consumption during your stay. (Maestro Tours will be paying for your room and dinner at each hotel).

From €1100 per person

Explore the map above to view a few key places we could visit.

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WHAT'S SO SPECIAL

Pic Saint-Loup

It is said that great wines are born in beautiful places. This region is no exception to the rule. Here, the Pic Saint-Loup (658 m) and the Hortus mountain (520 m) face each other. Real skyscrapers in the middle of the scrubland, they can be seen from afar and they open the door to the Cévennes. In addition to embellishing the landscape, there two giants channel the region's winds, cool the vines after sunset and hold back the clouds. The microclimate of the valley offers a rare thermal excursion of up to 20 degrees centigrade between night and day. These strong variations, linked to the limestone tips of the peak offer an ideal terroir for the Syrah which dominates here. The wines are deep, surprisingly fresh and suitable for aging.

Les Baux de Provence

Located on either side of the Alpilles mountain range, a veritable mountain range that dominates the landscape, the vines here are in great competition with olive growing, offering visitors a beautiful postcard of Provence. The appellation only produces reds and rosés. The former are fleshy and powerful and the rosés are particularly fruity. Both wines can wait a few years in the cellar.

Chateauneuf du Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape was the first appellation in France to receive AOC classification in 1936. It is known for the remarkable diversity of its soils. The appellation counts four different terroirs originating from three distinctive geological eras: limestone fragments, rolled pebbles, sandy soils and red sandstones. This geological diversity provides a complex aromatic palette and great flavor richness to the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which are renowned worldwide for their finesse and elegance.

Luberon

The Luberon vineyard extends over the massif of the same name, in the heart of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, a natural wonder. This limestone massif, 200 to 450 metres above sea level, although so Provençal with its lavender fields and Mediterranean climate, benefits from a real Alpine influence. It is therefore cooler there than in many Rhône appellations. Its area is bordered by two rivers: the Coulon (or Calavon) to the north and the Durance to the south. There are rather lively and elegant whites, gourmet reds and especially rosés with aromas of strawberry and redcurrant that smell of summer in full.

What To Know Before You Go

Tour Fitness

Please note our tours are active holidays. Walking, stair-climbing and standing around for lengthy periods are unavoidable aspects of every tour. These features should not present problems for anyone of normal fitness, but our tours and events are not suitable for those who walk slowly, need support, or lack stamina. Please read our Tour Fitness page before booking.

Tour Fitness Page

Terms & Conditions

Our Terms & Conditions cover everything from booking to insurance. Please give them a read before you book.

Terms & Conditions

Dietary Requirements

All diets can be catered for please just let Maestro Tours know what they are on your booking form.

Accessibility

Unfortunately due to the physical nature of these tours they are not wheelchair friendly.

What's Not Included

Flights/travel to and from Italy Personal travel insurance. You will be asked to provide the details of your insurance prior to the start of the tour. Extras (eg minibar or bar drinks) at the hotel Golf carts Lunch on Friday 16th June Thermal Spa entry in Sirmione

What Are You Waiting For?

If you are ready for a memorable trip in the South of France don't wait any longer to book!

Because our tours are so personal, we keep the groups small for the comfort of our guests.

Therefore, the number of guests we can invite is limited. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

We can't wait to share our experience with you!