Signature tour · 5 days
Legendary châteaux, great wines and fine food
A private wine and food journey through one of France's most celebrated regions: Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Émilion and carefully chosen addresses, away from the tourist rush.
A PERSONAL APPROACH
“I put together more than trips: itineraries with flavour, rhythm and the right addresses.” — YOUR SOMMELIER GUIDEYour guide-sommelier
Médoc · Saint-Émilion · Pomerol · Graves
Every address in the programme has been personally selected. No compromises and no random stops. Only châteaux with history, restaurants with character and itineraries that reveal Bordeaux from the right perspective.
We do not chase the number of places visited. A few in-depth stops let you feel the region from within, rather than from the outside. Enough time for conversation, wine and the silence of the vineyards.
Bordeaux is not just Grands Crus. It is Arcachon oysters, duck confit, medieval Saint-Émilion at sunset and canelés at a bar counter. We bring it all together in one coherent journey.
Private format · By advance request · Limited places
A REGION WITH HISTORY
One of the few regions in France where every kilometre of the route has a name and a history.
Margaux, Mouton-Rothschild, Cheval Blanc and Pétrus are more than names on labels. Here, you can step inside, meet winemakers and understand how one appellation differs from another in flavour and aroma. Access unavailable to the casual visitor.
UNESCO has recognised Bordeaux’s historic centre as a World Heritage Site. Medieval villages on the right bank, the Garonne waterfront and Médoc châteaux: every street tells you more than a guidebook. A tranquillity found nowhere else in Europe.
Oysters from Arcachon Bay, lamprey à la bordelaise, grilled entrecôte, duck confit and canelés: the region's classics. The best restaurants work with local produce and local grape varieties. Food and wine form a partnership worth travelling for.
Your profile
There is nothing better than watching the sun set over Médoc vineyards, glass in hand, beside someone who matters. This tour is made for two people who value atmosphere more than the number of stops.
The right company + the right addresses = one of the best trips of your life. A small group of up to 8 people; larger groups on request. Everyone feels like a guest rather than another member of a tour group.
Bordeaux is a region you return to again and again. If you have been before and wanted more, or have always put it off, this is your moment. An itinerary with neither boredom nor rushing.
The tour is designed so you take home not just memories but understanding: how Graves differs from Saint-Émilion, why a particular vintage costs thousands, and how this land works from within.
Les Petits Mouchoirs · Guillaume Canet After their friend’s accident, a group still goes ahead with its usual seaside holiday. Their time together brings long-hidden tensions to the surface.
Tu seras mon fils · Gilles Legrand The owner of a Saint-Émilion wine estate doubts his son can succeed him. A story about family and passing on a wine estate.
Programme · 5 days
Scroll through the programme and the map follows you: the day’s point lights up and the route continues. Click a number on the map to jump to that day.
Day1BORDEAUX · GARONNE WATERFRONT
Historic centre, first glasses and a beautiful evening
We begin with the city itself, one of Europe’s most beautiful. A walk through its UNESCO-listed historic centre. A first glass in an atmospheric bar where they know what to open. In the evening, a first dinner with choices that set the rhythm for the whole journey.
Day2MÉDOC · MARGAUX · PAUILLAC
A château tasting, architecture and landscapes
We head to the Left Bank of the Gironde. The village of Margaux, famous châteaux and the story of the 1855 Grands Crus Classés. A visit to one or two domaines with a tasting you will not find on standard tourist itineraries. The Médoc landscape: long rows of vines stretching to the horizon.
Day3SAINT-ÉMILION · LIBOURNE
Walking, tastings and gastronomy
One of France’s most beautiful medieval towns. Narrow cobbled streets, a monolithic church carved into the rock and terraces above vineyards. Tastings of Merlot and Cabernet Franc in the distinctive right-bank style. Lunch somewhere known only to locals.
Day4GRAVES · PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
White and red wines, a relaxed pace and beautiful stops
Bordeaux's most underrated appellation. They make both whites and reds here, and both will surprise you. A more relaxed day: an unhurried tasting, beautiful stops and a dinner focused on regional gastronomy.
Day5BORDEAUX · FINALE
Last impressions and a carefully planned end to the journey
The last day is for impressions you want to take home. A final tasting, a little time in town and the right bottles to bring back. The end of a journey designed to make you want to return.
YOUR EXPERIENCES
GASTRONOMY
From oysters and entrecôte to cheeses and desserts that reveal themselves differently with the right wine. Every food address in the programme has been personally tested and chosen to match the journey’s pace and philosophy, based on real experience rather than ratings.
THE VALUE OF THE TOUR
Five reasons why an organised, personally designed itinerary offers better value than doing everything yourself. ‘One right address is worth more than ten random ones.’
A bespoke tour. No coaches with flags, no waiting for strangers. Just your group, your pace and your interests.
Access to particular domaines, private tastings and restaurants without the tourist queue comes from years of working in the region. Not Google Maps, but real connections.
Journeys, timings, reservations and the day-by-day route are all planned in advance. You arrive and travel. The organisational chaos stays out of sight.
There are no pointless journeys just to tick a box. Each day leaves enough time for conversation, tasting and quiet. A good pace is what makes a journey restful.
Not a tour guide with a microphone, but someone who lives here, understands the context, can explain the difference between appellations and knows exactly which table is worth booking.
What the tour includes
Everything needed for a carefully planned journey without organisational chaos.
Everything needed for a carefully planned journey without organisational chaos.
Tour on request
from €1,100 per day
Per group per day. Accommodation is not included. The price is calculated for your dates and group.
Request a personalised proposal
Your guide
My name is Kirill, and I help travellers discover the authentic taste of France — its wine, gastronomy and culture. My work goes beyond excursions and tours: it is a deep immersion in a region’s atmosphere, getting to know its traditions, history and people.
I was born in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, but have lived in France since the age of 13. This country has become my second home and a true source of inspiration. For 25 years, I have studied its culture and wine regions, turning that knowledge into my profession.
My education underpins my professionalism:
FLEXIBILITY
“Tell me what matters to you, and I will put everything else together."YOUR GUIDE”
The basic programme is a starting point. The final itinerary is put together after talking with you and reflects what matters to you. The tour is arranged for dates that suit you. A couple, a family, a group of friends or a corporate trip: the programme adapts to the number and interests of participants. From cosy boutique hotels to châteaux with their own vineyards, we will find options to suit your budget and style. Would you prefer a slow, atmospheric journey, or a full programme with several châteaux a day? The pace is built around you. For an in-depth wine experience, we visit châteaux. For food, we build the itinerary around the table. Or combine both in a balanced way.
Simple
Tell us your preferred dates, who is travelling and what matters to you on a trip. It takes two minutes.
I will contact you to learn more about your interests, pace and expectations, then put together a programme around them.
A complete itinerary, a price estimate and a proposal for the format. No commitment at this stage.
Our guests’ voices
It was the best trip of the last five years. I had wanted to visit Bordeaux for ages but kept putting it off because it seemed difficult to arrange on my own. Kirill organised everything so we could arrive and simply enjoy it. The châteaux, restaurants and pace were all perfect.
There were just the two of us: right and left banks, two châteaux with private tastings, and dinner in Saint-Émilion. No tourist bustle. We still talk about it.
We travelled as a group of six friends. We worried it would be hard to please everyone, but everything worked perfectly. The programme was full without being exhausting. The Médoc and the food deserve a story of their own.
Our first time in Bordeaux, and already such an in-depth experience. A conversation with a winemaker in Pauillac, dinner in a small restaurant in Saint-Émilion and sunset over the vineyards. It all felt authentic.
It was the best trip of the last five years. I had wanted to visit Bordeaux for ages but kept putting it off because it seemed difficult to arrange on my own. Kirill organised everything so we could arrive and simply enjoy it. The châteaux, restaurants and pace were all perfect.
There were just the two of us: right and left banks, two châteaux with private tastings, and dinner in Saint-Émilion. No tourist bustle. We still talk about it.
We travelled as a group of six friends. We worried it would be hard to please everyone, but everything worked perfectly. The programme was full without being exhausting. The Médoc and the food deserve a story of their own.
Our first time in Bordeaux, and already such an in-depth experience. A conversation with a winemaker in Pauillac, dinner in a small restaurant in Saint-Émilion and sunset over the vineyards. It all felt authentic.
FAQ
Answers to the main questions before booking.
Transfers and itinerary logistics, château and domaine tastings (two or three a day), a sommelier-guide throughout, lunches and dinners in the programme, château reservations and a bespoke regional map. Accommodation and flights are not included; the full list is in 'What is included'.
Yes. The basic programme is a starting point: dates, pace, priorities and hotel standards are tailored to you after a conversation.
No. The programme suits both those beginning to discover wine and experienced enthusiasts: I explain things during tastings and adjust the depth to suit you.
It is a private format for a couple, family, group of friends or corporate trip. We discuss the group when you enquire, as it determines transport and the price calculation.
Send an enquiry with approximate dates and details of your group. I will contact you within 24 hours, clarify the details and send a programme and quote. There is no obligation before confirmation.
Bordeaux is beautiful at any time of year. September–October brings the harvest, a special atmosphere and lively châteaux. Spring brings budding vines, soft light and fewer people. Summer is hot, but the vineyards are in full bloom. December–February offers peace, depth and the real off-season Bordeaux.
Art Wine Guide
Send an enquiry, and I will create a Bordeaux itinerary to suit your pace, interests and travel format.
