Visite Classique en Français
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Discover the alliance between modernity and tradition through this tour and tasting!
This visit includes the visit of the two wineries owned by the De Schepper's family in the Saint Emilion appellation.
These 2 nearby estates have a complimentary profile:
- The Château Tour Baladoz, with it's genuine cellars, representative of the wine appellation.
- The Château La Croizille, looking at the future with its state of the art cellars
This experience takes place in the following way:
- Visit of the little educational garden where you will discover the 6 grape varieties allowed in the Bordeaux wine region: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit verdot, Carménère. Explanations on the characteristics of each variety and on the blend process that is used to make Bordeaux and Saint Emilion wines.
- Explanations on the "terroir" concept thanks to soils samples.
- Visit of the historic vat house of Château Tour Baladoz. Explanations on the vinification process.
- Visit of the historical barrel ageing cellars of Château Tour Baladoz. Explanations on the wine ageing process.
- Visit of Château La Croizille. Explanations on the winemaking differences between a traditional chateau and a modern chateau using the latest technologies (in the following processes: blend, winemaking and wine ageing).
This visit will be followed by a commented tasting of 3 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wines: the second wine of Château Tour Baladoz, the first wine of Château Tour Baladoz and the first wine of Château La Croizille.
Reservation subject to validation
Validation period from a few minutes to a maximum of 24 hours.
Cancellation policy: : Flexible
Welcome to Château La Croisille and Château Tour Baladoz. We will be delighted to welcome you to our estates combining modernity and traditions. We have designed wine tourism routes for you to familiarize... See more
Welcome to Château La Croisille and Château Tour Baladoz. We will be delighted to welcome you to our estates combining modernity and traditions. We have designed wine tourism routes for you to familiarize you with wine for some and improve your skills for others. We look forward to welcoming you very soon! See less
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Welcome to Château La Croisille and Château Tour Baladoz. We will be delighted to welcome you to our estates combining modernity and traditi....