Wine Tour in Gigondas & Vacqueyras
During this tour, explore a mosaïc of different landscapes along various wine routes through Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Rasteau and Ventoux. A pure hedonistic path in the middle of mindblowing architectural treasures.
Minimum 2 people
On request
Full day tour – 9h
Transportation in a luxury 7-seater car
The Rhône Valley
The Rhône river designs on its banks a variety of landscapes from Vienne to Avignon through Provence and the Luberon. Extending over six french Departments, the Rhône Valley shapes a corridor between Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. As the second French wine growing region, it is separated into the hilly Septentrional vineyards and the flat Meridional ones. This explains a wide range of landscapes, due to four geological variations : granite, sandy silica, limestone and clay.
The Rhône Wines AOCs and grape varieties
The Rhône Valley is made out of various AOCs :
- Côtes du Rhône, the generic one
- Côtes du Rhône Villages, made out of 22 appellations
- Crus des Côtes du Rhône, e.g. Crozes Hermitages, Gigondas, Vacqueyras
- Vallée du Rhône, e.g. Costières de Nîmes, Luberon, Ventoux
- Sweet Wines, i.e. Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Rasteau
Although most of the wines are Reds, you may explore here the three wine colors. In the North robust but sophisticated reds and aromatic whites. In the South full bodied Reds, crispy Whites and fruity Rosés. Whereas the dominant red varietals are Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, the White ones are Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache blanc and Bourboulenc.
Your Private Côtes du Rhône Wine Tour
Experience the South of France on this unique private tour led by an English-speaking local. Your guide shares his expertise of Rhône Wines, answers all of your wine-related questions, and is knowledgeable about the history of local wines and tasting techniques.
He 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 3 vineyards/cellars, and guided tastings.
Lunch, personal expenses, and any services not mentioned above are not included.
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.
Although wine making here dates from the romans, the AOC is quite young, since it is only 21 years old. This is a small appellation made of only 12 wineries. The majority of the production here is organic and manually harvested.
The Rhône river designs on its banks a variety of landscapes from Vienne to Avignon through Provence and the Luberon. Extending over six french Departments, the Rhône Valley shapes a corridor between Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. As the second French wine growing region, it is separated into the hilly Septentrional vineyards and the flat Meridional ones. This explains a wide range of landscapes, due to four geological variations : granite, sandy silica, limestone and clay.
The Rhône Wines AOCs and grape varieties
The Rhône Valley is made out of various AOCs :
- Côtes du Rhône, the generic one
- Côtes du Rhône Villages, made out of 22 appellations
- Crus des Côtes du Rhône, e.g. Crozes Hermitages, Gigondas, Vacqueyras
- Vallée du Rhône, e.g. Costières de Nîmes, Luberon, Ventoux
- Sweet Wines, i.e. Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Rasteau
Although most of the wines are Reds, you may explore here the three wine colors. In the North robust but sophisticated reds and aromatic whites. In the South full bodied Reds, crispy Whites and fruity Rosés. Whereas the dominant red varietals are Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, the White ones are Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache blanc and Bourboulenc.
Your Private Côtes du Rhône Wine Tour
Experience the South of France on this unique private tour led by an English-speaking local. Your guide shares his expertise of Rhône Wines, answers all of your wine-related questions, and is knowledgeable about the history of local wines and tasting techniques.
He 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 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.
The Rhône Valley
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Minimum 2 people
On request
Full day tour – 9h
Transportation in a luxury 8-seater car
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