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Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day
- Duration4 hours
- Max Travelers6 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
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Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and will be your native Guide of this magnificent Provence. Among the 5 tours I offer, I take you today to the vineyards of the southern Côtes du Rhône, including Châteauneuf du Pape.
There are several options:
OPTION 1
• April to October (from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm): tasting of 9 minimum wines in 3 areas, including 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape to finish the tour. After the 2nd tasting there will be a picnic included consisting only of fresh produce from local farms.
OPTION 2
• all year round (2pm to 6.30pm): same tour, but without picnic.
OPTION 3
• all year round (from 9.30am to 12.30pm): only 2 estates, including 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape, without picnic.
OPTION 4
• all year round (from 9.30am to 12.30pm): only 2 estates, only in Châteauneuf du Pape, without picnic.
Gallery
What's included
Possibility of photos in the vineyards in Gigondas and Su00e9guret
April to October (morning tour in 3 areas): picnic with fresh produce from local farms: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, fruit, fruit juice
Tasting of at least 3 wines in each area visited
What's Not included
Tips
Picnic for the afternoon tours
Picnic for options in only 2 areas
Purchase of bottles of wine directly at the estate (purchases possible in all areas visited)
Itinerary
After about 45 minutes drive from Avignon, stop in an area located in Beaumes de Venise or Rasteau, lands of a natural sweet wine (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise and VDN Rasteau), but also known for their red wines.nThen about 15 minutes drive until the next tasting.
Stop in a second estate located on the Gigondas appellation area (or Cairanne or Su00e9guret) known for its reds, but also white wine producer since 2023. Cairanne has been a red and white appellation since 2016, while Su00e9guret is in Cu00f4tes du Rhu00f4ne Villages in red, white and rosu00e9. The tasting will be followed by a picnic consisting only of fresh produce from local farms (from April to October only, if the tour starts on the m, and if you choose the option with 3 tastings. Options with 2 tastings do not include any picnics.nThen about 30 minutes drive to Chu00e2teauneuf du Pape.
Tasting of Chu00e2teauneuf-du-Pape wines, known worldwide for its reds, but also producing white wines at an average of 8% each year.nWe will go to a family estate and renowned Chu00e2teauneuf-du-Pape for the tasting of at least 1 white wine and 2 red wines.nThen 30 minutes drive back to Avignon.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Possibility to buy bottles of wine (or cartons) directly at the estate
Possibility to ship wine directly to your country, except for Seguret and Beaumes de Venise (subject to shipping costs and taxes)
Some areas work with importers in some countries, do not hesitate to ask for their contacts
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.