The 9 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Saint-Emilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

In the DAVID BEAULIEU Family for over 400 years, the 13th and 14th generation combines their passion and dedication to Chateau Coutet to produce a Grand Cru of Saint-Emilion wine in the greatest respect for its environment (organic farming). Beauty of the land, biodiversity, discussions, discovery and tasting are to Chateau Coutet to please you

Chateau Laniote has been in the same family for almost two centuries. Arnaud de la Filolie, assisted by his oenologist wife, Florence Ribereau-Gayon has been in charge since 1989. The vineyard spread over 12 acres at the North-West of Saint-Emilion. The tour consists in visiting the cellars: vatcellar, storage room, barrels cellar, watching a little video about vinifications and tasting the wine. Guided tours by appointment.

A tour in the vineyard, the cellar and the wooden barrels cellar explaining the culture of the vines and the wine-making process. It is made by Claude PUYOL or Delphine PUYOL 3rd and 4th generation of the family PUYOL working at Château Beaurang. It ends by a wine tasting of their 3 different wines : Joseph d'Aragon, Château Beaurang and Château des Jouvencelles. Tour and wine-tasting ON BOOKING.

Passionate about our heritage and our wines, we enjoy sharing our stories and our know-how with visitors. Our tours are welcoming, educational and punctuated with family anecdotes. Come discover the unique and charming story of the family, the estate and the production of a Grand Cru from the vine to the glass : the terroir and the work in the vineyard, winemaking and wine aging. The tour ends with a comparative and educational tasting of our wines. Tours with tastings by appointment only! Please call us or send us an email to make a reservation. It may be possible to drop-in for a wine tasting during the week (if someone is available), but please note that we are open on weekends only by appointment. Have a fabulous day and we look forward to welcoming you to our family winery!

The Wine Buff Experience enhances your visit to this amazing Unesco Heritage Site. Paddy O' Flynn, owner of The Wine Buff Experience, has resided in St Emilion for over 30 years, Paddy also owns his own vineyard in the region, and founded The Wine Buff®, Ireland's premium wine supplier. Our principal activities are producing, and sourcing, artisanal wines from trusted vineyards. We demystify wine within the walls of our 13th century monolithic cellar. In addition to our wine tasting experience, we serve gourmand Tapas in our secluded courtyard. Pilar Manzano Sanchez-Ocana, our resident Oenologist/Biologist, selects the most prestigious Jamon Iberico, caviar, artisanal foie gras, artisanal pate de Campagne and delicious cheeses to further educate/challenge your palate.

A HIDDEN HERITAGE, UNIQUE IN EUROPE In this 45 minutes long tour, your guide makes you discover Saint-Emilion’s underground heritage. From the monk Emilion’s story, between truth and legend, to the carving of the surprising monolithic church, walk through several centuries of history. Your guide, only holder of the keys, opens the monuments’ doors and shares their secrets ! Observe the details of the Trinity Chapel’s paintings and discover the mysterious catacombs and the Hermitage… A historical summary within four essential monuments.

Bought in 1844 by our ancestors. It's one of the only 2 winery to be in the heart of the village. We still use the quarries under, to stock the wines. The wine is sold, we bring it back up and Each bottle is clean by hand and the labels are also put by hand. The tour is done by the owner himself GUY-PETRUS LIGNAC or by his son Vincent (in charge of the vineyard and winemaking) The Tour take about 1h, included the winery (tank room and barrel cellar) + the wine cellar underground and a tasting of 2 wines with explanation

Family winery since the 18th century. Pascal, the 8th generation, is managing the winery with his wife. They will pleased to welcome you.