Visite Classique en Français
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Discover the alliance between modernity and tradition during this visit to Château La Croizille, and enjoy a pleasant lunch break surrounded by vineyards thanks to the picnic basket!
You will visit the 2 wine properties of the De Schepper family on the Saint Emilion appellation.
These 2 properties at the same time neighbors have a completely complementary profile:
- The Château Tour Baladoz, with its authentic and traditional cellar of the appellation.
- Château La Croizille, looking to the future with its cellar at the forefront of modernity.
This experiment will take place as follows:
- Visit of the small educational garden where are present the 6 different grape varieties authorized on bordeaux: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit verdot, Carménère. Explanations on the specificities of each grape variety and the principle of assembly of Bordeaux and Saint Emilion.
- Explanations on the notion of terroir through soil extraction.
- Visit of the historic winery of Château Tour Baladoz. Explanations about the winemaking process.
- Visit of the historic barrel cellar of the Château Tour Baladoz. Explanations about the breeding process.
- Visit of château La Croizille. Explanations of the differences in winemaking processes between a traditional castle and a modern château using the latest technologies (both in blending, winemaking and ageing).
This visit will be followed by a commented tasting of 3 wines in Saint-Emilion Grand Cru: the second wine of Château Tour Baladoz, the first wine of Château Tour Baladoz and the first wine of Château La Croizille.
You will finally enjoy a quiet lunch break with magnificent views of the vineyards. On the menu, a picnic basket consisting of local products and a glass of wine from the property.
Possibility of Picnic child: 20€
Reservation 24H before minimum, subject to validation
*vintage of wines proposed subject to change according to availability
Cancellation policy: : Strict
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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Visit-Tasting, picnic option in French
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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....