Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day

4.9 (127 reviews) Avignon, France
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Duration4h - 6h
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

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.

Options

Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day
2 cellars in Châteauneuf du Pape

2 cellars in Châteauneuf du Pape
Duration: 3 hours
Castle of the Pope: 9:30 am: pickup in Avignon
10:00: 1st estate in Châteauneuf
11:00: 2nd estate in Châteauneuf
12.30: drop off
NO PICNIC

2 cellars including 1 in Châteauneuf

2 domains Rhone Valley: Tasting in 2 different areas: 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape and 1 elsewhere (Gigondas, Beaumes, Cairanne, Rasteau...)
Duration: 3 hours
Morning in and around Châteauneuf: 9:30 am: pickup in Avignon
10:15: Gigondas, Cairanne, Beaumes, Rasteau or Séguret
11:30: Châteauneuf du Pape
12.30: drop off

What's included

  • Possibility of photos in the vineyards in Gigondas and Séguret
  • 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
  • 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)

What to expect

  1. Beaumes-de-Venise
    45m
    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.
    Then about 15 minutes drive until the next tasting.
  2. Gigondas
    1h 45m
    Stop in a second estate located on the Gigondas appellation area (or Cairanne or Séguret) known for its reds, but also white wine producer since 2023. Cairanne has been a red and white appellation since 2016, while Séguret is in Côtes du Rhône Villages in red, white and rosé. 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.
    Then about 30 minutes drive to Châteauneuf du Pape.
  3. Chateauneuf-du-Pape
    45m
    Tasting of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, known worldwide for its reds, but also producing white wines at an average of 8% each year.
    We will go to a family estate and renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the tasting of at least 1 white wine and 2 red wines.
    Then 30 minutes drive back to Avignon.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Wait outside the Hotel Le Bristol.
Black car with Ventourism on the sides.

If you are not staying in Avignon intra-muros, please contact me to arrange another meeting point.

End point

Wait outside the Hotel Le Bristol.
Black car with Ventourism on the sides.

If you are not staying in Avignon intra-muros, please contact me to arrange another meeting point.

Additional information

  • 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.

Reviews

4.9 (127)

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