We are sure that wine is simply not summarized in a bottle. It's much more than that, but you still haven't closely followed the fermentation process, the bottling, the art and the technique it demands, we invite you to continue reading to discover in 5 points how and why wine tourism and wine tourism session is an experience to live in France - the land of wine par excellence!
1. Wine tourism is a world of enthusiasts and connoisseurs
When several tourists are questioned about their motivation for staying in France, they always put wine at the top of the list. They are right because this country has made wine tourism its notoriety. It is full of vineyards and skilled producers who have mastered the art of this discipline down to the smallest detail! When you book a visit to the vineyards of our partners, you make the connection between two worlds: that of the consumer and the professional producer. Everyone who visits a vineyard enjoys a unique and intimate experience. The consumers and visitors become savvier because they will return from the vineyard with an in-depth knowledge of the world of wine, and the producers are more than willing to share their knowledge and introduce you to their fabulous world!
2. It's an interesting test for your senses
Wine tasting may seem trivial, but we assure you that it is not. Participating in wine tasting is not just about taste, and the experience is so much more complex and satisfying. One requires good visual acuity to differentiate the types of wines presented to you. In addition, you have to have the ability to recognize different notes of flavours in wine, and you will need to have a sharp sense of smell in this fascinating exploration. Sight, taste and smell are necessary to become a good sommelier, and like everything in life, it needs to be trained. Wine tourism is, therefore, the way to start this journey!
3. It's a relaxing experience
The setting for this activity is designed to provide you with a sense of peace and relaxation as you nestle in the heart of the country-style houses, surrounded by vines and other plants of incomparable greenery. You can take the opportunity to spend a good evening with your partner or your friends and feel the stress of everyday life dissipate. Forget all about feeling lethargic while lying on the couch and watching stressful and tiresome programs on your television and experience a refreshing, calm and sophisticated feeling! You can even bring your family and children too. Grape juice will be offered to children on request at our partners' vineyards!
4. It's found everywhere in France
It's no secret, and we made it clear from the start that France is the land of wine par excellence. We take you to cellar visits, through a walk through the heart of the vineyards, to tasting and discussions with local producers of Médoc, Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Sauternes, Barsac, Saint-Émilion wines, Pomerol and Fronsac! Visit our site to book the itinerary that suits you best, and we head to the next vineyard to discover. Towards Le Château des Bachelards in Fleurie, towards Alsace, Château Malescasse among others.
5. Wine tourism for all budgets
There is no question of spending an exorbitant sum to enjoy a good wine tasting and meeting an expert sommelier to enrich you with interesting and useful facts about wines and wine-making. We have courses to suit all budgets so that you can relax at any time in an exceptional vineyard. Visit our portal to find out for yourself!