Wine Tour in Châteauneuf du Pape
With our Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Tour, you will explore some of the oldest wine cellars in France and taste magnificent Châteauneuf du Pape wine.
Minimum 2 people
Full day tour – 8h
On request
Transportation in a luxury 7-seater car
Châteauneuf du Pape is unmatched in the production of world class red wines.
The landscape of Châteauneuf du Pape
Back to the Gallo-Roman times, the place was already filled with vineyards. By 1316, Pope John XXII, the former bishop of Avignon, insisted on improvement the viticulture practices. Halfway between Avignon and Orange, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its unique landscape was born…
The region is known for its Red wine, however white wine makes up 10% of this region’s best-rated production. During this private tour, you will visit the 13th century ruins of the Châteauneuf du Pape and cellars which few others have the opportunity to see.
The wines of AOC Châteauneuf du Pape
The Mediterranean climate and the Mistral wind contribute to the growing of healthy grapes, among them Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Moreover the winemakers were the forerunners of the AOC system, establishing stric specifications to preserve a maximum quality standard : manual harvest, low yield and no additional irrigation.
In 1937, to build a collective brand with a strong identity, Châteauneuf-du-Pape growers created a special bottle. This iconic embossed bottle is still in use today.
Your Private Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Tour
Experience the South of France on this unique private tour led by an English-speaking local. Your guide will share his expertise of Châteauneuf du Pape wine, answer all of your wine-related questions, and share with you some of the history of local wines and tasting techniques.
Our friendly guide will pick you up from your hotel or B&B (up to 10 km around Aix en Provence) and bring you back at the end of the tour. If you wish to be picked up and dropped off from a location outside this 10km radius, extra fees may apply.
The Full Day Tour Includes :
The knowledge and guidance of a French wine expert, visits to the vineyards where production occurs and barrels are stored, visit the 13th century ruins of the Châteauneuf du Pape, entrance to 3 vineyards/cellars, and guided tastings.
Lunch, personal expenses, and any services not mentioned above are not included.
The landscape of Châteauneuf du Pape
Provence in the South of France is considered as the most beautiful place in France, and it stretches all the way from Arles and Avignon to Monaco, anchored by the Mediterranean sea. The region’s natural beauty, its warm climate, picturesque Medieval villages, traditional open markets, colors, aromas, olive oil, sun flowers, lavender fields and of course its wines make Provence an irresistible destination to both the French and to visitors.
What gives Provence its distinctive character and unique wines is, among other things, its particularly diverse landscape swept by the Mistral wind and its warm dry and sunny weather. Provence is more and more popular and recognized for its wines, especially about its rosé wines (some of the World’s best rosés) but it also produces some remarkable strong and full-bodied red wines which can age several years in barrels, as well as tender delicate and airy whites.
If you want to discover the wines and the beauty of Provence countryside in a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere with an English-speaking guide, then our private Provence wine tours are for you!
We offer several destinations to visit and taste wine in Provence such as Aix en Provence, Luberon, Baux de Provence, Bandol & Cassis and the world famous Châteauneuf du Pape.
And if you want to discover Provence off the beaten tracks, you can also contact us in order to organize your own tailor-made trip whether it is for one day, for a week or more.
We are strategically located in Aix en Provence in order to travel around easily to all destinations.
If you like the wines you have tasted during your wine tour and if you want to buy some, we offer the service to ship your wine home.
We are open all year round and look forward to welcoming you at Planet Provence.
Back to the Gallo-Roman times, the place was already filled with vineyards. By 1316, Pope John XXII, the former bishop of Avignon, insisted on improvement the viticulture practices.
Halfway between Avignon and Orange, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its unique landscape was born…
The region is known for its Red wine, however white wine makes up 10% of this region’s best-rated production. During this private tour, you will visit the 13th century ruins of the Châteauneuf du Pape and cellars which few others have the opportunity to see.
The wines of AOC Châteauneuf du Pape
The Mediterranean climate and the Mistral wind contribute to the growing of healthy grapes, among them Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Moreover the winemakers were the forerunners of the AOC system, establishing stric specifications to preserve a maximum quality standard : manual harvest, low yield and no additional irrigation.
In 1937, to build a collective brand with a strong identity, Châteauneuf-du-Pape growers created a special bottle. This iconic embossed bottle is still in use today.
Your Private Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Tour
Experience the South of France on this unique private tour led by an English-speaking local. Your guide will share his expertise of Châteauneuf du Pape wine, answer all of your wine-related questions, and share with you some of the history of local wines and tasting techniques.
Our friendly guide will pick you up from your hotel or B&B (up to 10 km around Aix en Provence) and bring you back at the end of the tour. If you wish to be picked up and dropped off from a location outside this 10km radius, extra fees may apply.
The Full Day Tour Includes :
The knowledge and guidance of a French wine expert, visits to the vineyards where production occurs and barrels are stored, visit the 13th century ruins of the Châteauneuf du Pape, entrance to 3 vineyards/cellars, and guided tastings.
Lunch, personal expenses, and any services not mentioned above are not included.
Olive Oil AOP Vallées des Baux de Provence
Like wines, olive oils have a rich palette of aromas and tastes. Terroirs, varieties (Salonenque, Beruquette, Grossane, Verdale) and fruit ripeness define the aromatic profile of the pressed Olive oil. They produce also a delicious and renowned AOP Olive oil in this area that we could visit and taste during this tour. Enjoy this beautiful region while tasting some wines of Provence having a strong and generous character!
Your Private Baux de Provence Wine Tour
Experience the South of France on this unique private tour led by an English-speaking local. Your guide will share his expertise of French wine, answer all of your wine-related questions, and share with you some of the history of local wines and tasting techniques.
Our friendly guide will pick you up from your hotel or B&B (up to 10 km around Aix en Provence) and return you at the end of the tour. If you wish to be picked up and dropped off from a location outside this 10km radius, extra fees may apply.
The Full Day Tour Includes:
The knowledge and guidance of a French wine expert, visits to the vineyards where production occurs and barrels are stored, entrance to 2 or 3 vineyards/cellars and 1 olive oil mill, and guided tastings.
Lunch, personal expenses, and any services not mentioned above are not included.
Possible to do two regions during the same day. Please contact us and we will let you know.
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Minimum 2 people
Full day tour – 8h
On request
Transportation in a luxury 8-seater car
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