Languedoc Wine Tour half-day trip from Montpellier (shared)
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit local wineries of Pic Saint Loup
- Admire the vineyards stunning landscape
- Enjoy local Languedoc wines
Full description
This afternoon, meet your local guide who is an expert in Languedoc wines and who will go over the itinerary and program of the day with you. Board your premium A/C minivan, and begin to make your way towards the Pic Saint Loup Wine producing region.
Program & Itinerary : - Pick up in a centrally located meeting point in Montpellier - Travel to the Pic Saint Loup wine region - Visit and wine tasting in a 1st local winery - Tasting workshop and wine tasting in a 2nd local winery - Return to Montpellier
20km north of Montpellier, the Pic Saint-Loup and Hortus Causse form a picturesque and geologically surprising landscape that has become a favourite for hiking around Montpellier. Located between the Mediterranean and the Cevennes, this legendary valley is home to one of the most interesting Languedoc terroirs.
Visit and Wine Tasting in two Wineries
Your small group half day languedoc wine tour includes the visit of two wineries. During the winery tours, experience commented wine tasting sessions so as to better understand the types of wines that are made in the area. During the visits, you'll learn all about wine, from the working of the vines to vinification and aging.
You will also learn about the type of grape varieties that are used and be introduced to the notion of Biodynamic wine making. A large majority of wineries of the area have also decided to produce only organic wines.
More information about Pic Saint Loup Vineyard
The Pic Saint-Loup wine growing region extends from the first Cévennes foothills in the Garrigues area north of Montpellier and about 30 kms from the Mediterranean coast. Anchored in a landscape shaped by the natural and legendary sculptures of Pic Saint Loup and Causse de l'Hortus, this little piece of Languedoc has all the advantages of a great terroir.
The main grape varieties that are used here include Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre that are common grapes used in the Languedoc wine producing region. Originally Grenache used to be the main grape but today Syrah has replaced it. This particular grape variety has found its terroir of predilection in Pic Saint Loup.
The wines of Pic Saint Loup include red and rosé wines. 90% of the production is red wine that benefits from the aromatic freshness of the garrigue, with notes of thyme, bay leaves, rosemary, cade, menthol, associated with aromas of red and black berries. The finesse of the tannins and the freshness offer balanced and elegant wines.
Included / Excluded
- Pick up and drop off in Montpellier
- Visit and wine tasting in 2 local wineries
- English speaking driver or driver/guide
- Premium A/C vehicle
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
- Meals and drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Montpellier, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Price is per person
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
Know before you go
- English speaking driver or driver/guide
- Curency is in Euros
- Good walking shoes are recommended
Cancellation policy
Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Very nice tour. The highlight was just traveling with Valentin listening to his expertise regarding both the Burgundy area as well as the wine. He was terrific. The views were very nice. The wine varied from ok to very good.
It was a bad day at Mt Saint Michel. Abbey opened late, traffic delayed our already planned late arrival, and hundreds of people pushing to get in so it took 45 minutes to get in the abbey, then a group member got sick & the guide had to leave to take care of them, so we walked the remainder by ourselves. We could have had the same bad experience for a lot less money. On the plus side our tour guide did a great job in a situation she had no control over.
(Translated by Google) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent experience in Médoc, Margaux. The tour was from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and with only six people, it felt very personalized and relaxed. We visited Château du Tertre and Château Siran, where we learned about the history and winemaking of the region's wines and enjoyed excellent tastings. The scenery, the châteaux, and the quality of the experience made these four hours fly by. Highly recommended for getting to know Margaux and enjoying an authentic Bordeaux wine experience. 🍷🇫🇷 (Original) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelente experiencia en Médoc, Margaux. El tour fue de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. y, al ser solo 6 personas, se sintió muy personalizado y tranquilo. Visitamos Château du Tertre y Château Siran, donde aprendimos sobre la historia y elaboración de los vinos de la región y disfrutamos de excelentes degustaciones. Los paisajes, los châteaux y la calidad de la experiencia hicieron que estas 4 horas pasaran volando. Muy recomendable para conocer Margaux y disfrutar de una auténtica experiencia vinícola en Burdeos. 🍷🇫🇷
Additional information
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