Château Cadet Bon, Grand Cru Classé
Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
From €15 / adult
Within walking distance of Saint-Émilion village, an organic Grand Cru Classé: cellar tour, old vintages or tasting workshop
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Château Bernateau
Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, Bordeaux
From €6 / adult
Family estate 10 min by car from Saint-Émilion: an educational tour from vine to cellar, ending with a tasting. Ideal for beginners
Château Grangey
Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Bordeaux
From €20 / adult
Organic family estate, a wine site since the 1750s: cellar with amphorae and barrels, vintage tasting or vineyard tour by buggy
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Clos des Menuts
Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
10€ / adult
Located in the heart of the village of Saint-Émilion, Clos des Menuts is much more than a vineyard. It's a family home, a place steeped in memories, h...
Château de Pressac, Grand Cru Classé
SAINT-ETIENNE DE LISSE, Bordeaux
From €28.5 / adult
Medieval castle perched on the plateau of Saint-Emilion where the vine and history are combined for complete tours and ludique tastings
Château Ambe Tour Pourret
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
From €12 / adult
Organic Grand Cru where wine is discovered with 3 cheeses (grape juice for children), in a crémant cocktail or at a picnic facing the vines
Château Mauvinon
Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, Bordeaux
From €8 / adult
Organic family estate 4 km from Saint-Émilion: from a vineyard walk to a tasting, with a treasure hunt option for families
Couvent des Jacobins, Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
From €14 / adult
600-year-old former convent in the village of Saint-Émilion: underground cellars, tasting of the Grand Cru Classé, tuk-tuk ride through the vines
Château Franc Mayne, Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
From €18 / adult
Château Franc Mayne proposes to discover the backstage of a grand cru classé and to walk through the magnificent underground quarries.
Château Rol Valentin, Grand Cru Classé
Saint Etienne de Lisse, Bordeaux
From €10 / adult
Immerse yourself in winemaking excellence at Château Rol Valentin. Discover a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé and enjoy an unforgettable experience on ...
Château La Croizille, Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Laurent des Combes (Saint-Emilion), Bordeaux
From €20 / adult
Original visit to discover the contrast between a traditional and modern winery with a bonus panoramic view from the terrace
Château Rochebelle, Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, Bordeaux
From €10 / adult
18th-century cellars carved into the rock with views of the Dordogne, or a little-train tour of Saint-Émilion’s grands crus stopping at the château...
Château Chauvin, Grand Cru Classé
Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
From €10 / adult
Grand Cru Classé owned by the Cazes family (Lynch-Bages): modern cellars, tasting of 4 wines incl. a white with a panoramic view, kids’ trail
Château Grand Mayne, Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
From €20 / adult
Just a 15-minute walk from the village of Saint-Émilion, the team at Château Grand Mayne welcomes you to discover a wine estate steeped in almost nine...
Château Montlabert, Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
From €17 / adult
Come and discover the authentic essence of a prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé and appreciate the art of tasting our wines
Château Quintus
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
From €30 / adult
Situated on the heights of Saint-Émilion, Château Quintus stands out for the diversity of its landscapes and terroirs. A veritable mosaic, the winery ...
Château Valandraud, Premier Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, Bordeaux
From €50 / adult
Château Valandraud, a Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion since 2012, meticulously expresses an exceptional limestone terroir, underpinned by a ...
Château Clarisse
Puisseguin, Bordeaux
From €10 / adult
Family estate, this 15-hectare organic vineyard is located on the ventilated plateau of Puisseguin and is an opportunity to discover the satellite app...
Château Petit Val
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
From €6 / adult
Welcome to Château Petit Val, a family winery taken over by the Alloin family in 2014, where each wine tells its own story.With 18 hectares of car...
Château Fonroque, Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
From €15 / adult
Grand Cru Classé farmed biodynamically: a tour to understand what this approach really changes in the work of the vines
Clos Systey
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
From €15 / adult
Clos Systey tells the story of a 2-hectare family vineyard in the heart of Saint-Émilion. Founded in 2015 by Sylvie Dulong, a passionate oenologist, a...
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot, Premier Grand Cru Classé
Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
From €55 / adult
Owned by the Bécot family since 1969, this first Grand Cru Classé with its exceptional limestone terroir offers a discover of their meticulous work
Château Barde-Haut, Grand Cru Classé
Saint Christophe des Bardes, Bordeaux
From €20 / adult
At Château Barde-Haut, for 250 years we have been perpetuating a winemaking tradition guided by rigour and passion, in order to make wines that are tr...
Château La Grande Clotte
Lussac, Bordeaux
From €0 / adult
Julie and Mathieu, young oenological engineers and owners of Château La Grande Clotte since 2016, will share their passion with you during sympathetic...
Château Le Chatelet, Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
15€ / adult
In the heart of Saint-Emilion, the Château le Châtelet, a family property, offers a free visit and a tasting of its wines
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne, Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
From €15 / adult
Owners of Grand Corbin-Despagne in Saint-Emilion for over 2 centuries, the Despagne family has shared its respect for tradition for seven generations
Château de Candale
Saint Laurent des Combes, Bordeaux
From €20 / adult
In the heart of the vineyard, Château de Candale invites you to discover its cellars and restaurant, while enjoying its superb terrace
Vignobles Franck Despagne
Montagne, Bordeaux
Free
A tour with the winegrower, who shares his craft and wines from three appellations. An insightful visit, popular with families with teens
Château Jean Faure, Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
From €15 / adult
A visit to immerse yourself in the heart of the biodiversity (grove, pond, beehives, ...) of the domain, whose wines are unique for the appellation
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Bordeaux, departure from Bordeaux
250€ / adult
Discover the Grands Crus of Saint-Émilion, visit a Château Classé, taste exceptional wines and explore the historic village.
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Bordeaux, departure from Bordeaux
205€ / adult
3 experiences: visits and tastings at 3 Saint-Emilion Châteaux
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Bordeaux, departure from Bordeaux
110€ / adult
1 experience: visit and tasting at a Château Grand Cru or a Saint-Emilion wine cellar
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Bordeaux, departure from Bordeaux
95€ / adult
Discover Saint-Émilion: visit the vineyards, stroll through the medieval village, wine tasting and gourmet surprises.
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Château Clarisse, Bordeaux
95€ / adult - 1 night - from 2 to 2 personsDiscover the world of Château Clarisse during a stay in the heart of the Saint-Émilion vineyards. From a charming overnight stay at Villa Héloïse to wine tastings at the winery and a gourmet platter of local produce, enjoy an authentic and convivial break in keeping with the Bordeaux way of life.
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Château La Grande Clotte, Bordeaux
365€ / adult - 2 nights - from 2 to 2 personsDiscover Saint-Emilion during a 3-day stay combining wine and local charm. Bike rides through the vineyards and gourmet dinners are included for a unique experience.
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Couvent des Jacobins, Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux
290€ / adult - 1 night - from 2 to 2 personsEnjoy an intimate stay in the heart of Saint-Émilion, with an overnight stay in the vineyards, Grands Crus tastings and a picnic for a charming, wine-filled getaway.
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Moncets & Chambrun Vineyards, Bordeaux
295€ / adult - 1 night - from 2 to 2 personsChâteau Moncets, a historic family-run winery, welcomes you for an exceptional getaway in the heart of the finest vineyards, nestled between Château Petrus and Château Cheval Blanc.
Contents
- Key facts
- Why visit a château in Saint-Émilion?
- Which château is best to visit?
- Which cellars are worth visiting?
- Which wine tastings should you try?
- Where can you visit the vineyards?
- How to get around: can you walk to the wineries?
- How much time should you plan?
- When is the best time to visit?
- What budget should you plan?
- Practical tips
- Want to go further?
Key facts about visiting Saint-Émilion wineries
- 29 wineries bookable online in Saint-Émilion, rated an average of 4.8/5 across more than 6,300 verified reviews
- What visitors value most: getting close to the vines and meeting the winemakers in person, thanks to the many small, family-run estates
- 76% of estates (22 out of 29) are certified organic, biodynamic, or sustainably farmed
- 17 Grands Crus Classés out of the 29 estates, including 2 Premiers Grands Crus Classés, the appellation's top tier
- Budget: median price of €20 for a visit with tasting, ranging from free to €55 depending on the estate's prestige
- Booking: free cancellation up to 30 minutes before the visit
🏰 29
wineries
🌱 76%
organic / biodynamic / sustainable
🏆 17
Grands Crus Classés
⭐ 4.8/5
6,300+ reviews
💶 €20
median price
Source: Rue des Vignerons catalogue and reviews, data observed in August 2026.
Why visit a château in Saint-Émilion?
Saint-Émilion is one of the best-known wine destinations near Bordeaux, and for visitors planning a winery visit, five things come up again and again in our guests' reviews to explain what makes a château visit here so memorable.
1. A medieval village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Saint-Émilion was the first wine-growing landscape ever listed by UNESCO, in 1999. The honey-stone medieval village overlooks an exceptional vineyard, with cobbled lanes, a monolithic church carved straight into the rock, and viewpoints over the surrounding slopes: a rare setting to extend a château visit with a walk through the village itself.
2. A small area with remarkably varied terroir
On the limestone slopes above the village, the same stone that was quarried in the Middle Ages to build the houses now shelters many estates' underground cellars and quarries, kept at a naturally stable temperature. Further north-west, a plateau, and towards the river, a sandier plain, complete this patchwork of soils, which is why wine styles can vary so much from one château to the next despite the appellation's small size.
3. A classification revised every ten years
Unlike the Médoc classification, frozen since 1855, Saint-Émilion's own classification is reviewed roughly every ten years, a system that keeps estates competing to improve. The latest classification (2022) sets out three tiers: Premiers Grands Crus Classés A, Premiers Grands Crus Classés B, and Grands Crus Classés. That said, classification isn't the only marker of quality: several unclassified family estates rank among our visitors' favourites.
4. Small, family-run estates
Saint-Émilion has a high proportion of family-owned properties. It's one of the points that comes up most often in our visitors' reviews: the chance to talk directly with the winemaker, the owner, or a family member, rather than following a standardised tour.
5. Fruit-forward, round, approachable red wines
Merlot~60%
Cabernet Franc~30%
Cabernet Sauvignon~10%
This grape mix explains Saint-Émilion's distinctive style. Merlot dominates by far and brings roundness, fruit and softness, making the wines more approachable young than the structured Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines of the Médoc. Cabernet Franc, locally nicknamed "Bouchet", plays a bigger role here than almost anywhere else in Bordeaux: on limestone soils it develops violet, graphite and red-fruit aromas, adding the structure and freshness that balance Merlot's generosity. Cabernet Sauvignon, more discreet, rounds out the blend on some gravel-based plots. (Indicative breakdown at appellation level.)
Which château is best to visit in Saint-Émilion?
There's no single "best" château in Saint-Émilion, since with close to 30 estates bookable online, the right one depends on what you're after: a gentle first introduction to wine, a family-friendly visit, or a Grand Cru Classé experience. Based on our visitors' verified reviews and our own knowledge of the estates, here are our recommendations for each profile.
| Best for | Château | Why | |
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| First-time visitors | Château Bernateau | Very approachable, from the vines to the cellar to the tasting | Check availability |
| First-time visitors | Château Grangey | Intimate setting, direct conversation with the owners and winemakers | Check availability |
| Families | Château Mauvinon | Treasure hunt on the estate, great for younger children | Check availability |
| Families | Vignobles Franck Despagne | Hosted directly by the winemakers, an informative visit for teenagers too | Check availability |
| Grand Cru Classé | Château Beau-Séjour Bécot | Premier Grand Cru Classé, underground limestone quarries | Check availability |
| Grand Cru Classé | Château Jean Faure | Biodynamic estate, immersion in its biodiversity | Check availability |
| Grand Cru Classé | Château Fonroque | Biodynamics and its tangible effects on vine-growing | Check availability |
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Which cellars are worth visiting in Saint-Émilion?
Some estates stand out as much for their cellars as for their wines. Underground limestone quarries, a striking contrast between a traditional and a contemporary cellar, or a dramatically staged modern winery: here are three cellars we recommend for how memorable they are in their own right.
| Best for | Château | Why | |
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| Underground quarries | Château Franc Mayne, GCC | Its quarries are mentioned in over 20% of reviews, a record in Saint-Émilion | Check availability |
| Traditional vs. contemporary cellar | Château La Croizille, GCC | Contrast between two cellar designs, panoramic view over the vineyard | Check availability |
| Staged modern cellar | Château Montlabert, GCC | Spectacular architecture, sound-and-light staging | Check availability |
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Which wine tastings should you try in Saint-Émilion?
Tasting Saint-Émilion wines can take different forms depending on what you're after and how much you already know: a guided tasting to discover the appellation's wines, a pairing with local food, or a workshop to learn proper tasting technique.
| Best for | Château | Why | |
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| Easy introduction | Château Bernateau, Guided tasting | Approachable even with no wine knowledge, genuine time to chat | Check availability |
| Food and wine pairing | Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Wine and cheese pairing | Understand why certain wine and cheese pairings work | Check availability |
| Expert workshop | Château Cadet Bon, Wine & You | Learn to put words to the aromas and sensations you perceive | Check availability |
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Where can you visit the Saint-Émilion vineyards?
Beyond the château and the cellar, some estates make the vines themselves the heart of the visit: plots, biodiversity, growing methods, a way to understand the winemaker's work before you even get to the tasting.
| Best for | Château | Why | |
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| Biodiversity | Château Jean Faure, GCC | Woodland, pond, beehives and plots to explore before vinification | Check availability |
| Biodynamics | Château Fonroque, GCC | 17.6 hectares farmed biodynamically, with tangible effects on the vines | Check availability |
| Fun for the whole family | Couvent des Jacobins, GCC | Tuk-tuk ride through the vines, introduction to pruning and harvesting | Check availability |
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Can you walk to the wineries in Saint-Émilion?
Yes: several Grands Crus Classés sit just outside the village walls, within a 10 to 20-minute walk, so you don't need a car to visit more than one estate on foot. Saint-Émilion itself is about 40 km east of Bordeaux (roughly 35–45 minutes by road), but the châteaux of the appellation aren't all clustered in one place: some stand a few hundred metres from the medieval village on the limestone plateau, while others sit in neighbouring villages (Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens), a short drive away. How you get around mostly comes down to how many estates you want to fit into your day.
| How to get there | Distance / time | Examples | Good to know |
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| In the village itself | 0 km, right in the centre | Clos des Menuts, Couvent des Jacobins | The only estates literally built into the medieval village, with a troglodyte cellar and quarries dug beneath the streets |
| On foot from the village | 10–20 minute walk | Franc Mayne, Fonroque, Cadet Bon, Beau-Séjour Bécot | Several Grands Crus Classés are reachable on foot, straight from the village ramparts, no car needed |
| Under a 10-minute drive | 2–8 km | Bernateau, Grangey, Candale, La Croizille, Mauvinon | Most of the appellation's châteaux fall within this radius |
| Guided tours from Bordeaux | ~40 minutes by road, transport included | Guided wine tours | Convenient if you don't have a car, or would rather not drive after tasting |
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How much time should you plan to visit the Saint-Émilion wineries?
How much time you need mostly depends on how many estates you want to see and the pace you're after. Here's what we'd recommend based on how much time you have.
| Time available | Châteaux you can fit in | Our recommendation | Main benefit |
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| Half a day (3–4h) | 1 château | Go for a full visit (vines, cellar, tasting) rather than a tasting alone, especially for a first visit | Relaxed pace, no time pressure |
| 1 day | 2–3 châteaux | Pair an easy, educational visit in the morning with a Grand Cru Classé in the afternoon, with a lunch break in the village | Compare two different profiles (family estate and Grand Cru Classé) without rushing |
| 2 days | 4–6 châteaux | Mix formats (château visit, a cellar worth seeing, a tasting, a biodynamic vineyard) and consider staying overnight | Explore several sides of the appellation and take time to see the village itself |
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When is the best time to visit a château in Saint-Émilion?
Our 2025 booking data shows a clear seasonal pattern in Saint-Émilion: more than 8 out of 10 bookings are made between spring (from April) and late autumn (end of October), with a sharp peak in August, which alone accounts for 17% of the year's bookings.
| Season | Share of bookings | Advantages | Drawbacks |
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| Winter (Nov–Mar) | 17% | Quiet, more time with your hosts, a chance to see vine pruning in action | Some estates closed or on reduced hours, less reliable weather |
| Spring (Apr–Jun) | 32% | Pleasant weather, vines in leaf, several long weekends | Busier around public holidays |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) | 29% | Most reliable weather, every estate open | Very busy in August, booking well ahead is essential |
| Autumn (Sep–Oct) | 22% | Harvest season, beautiful light, moderate crowds | Some estates less available, harvest work takes priority |
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If you're after a quiet trip, winter, January especially, is the calmest time on the vineyard. It's also a chance to see a different side of Saint-Émilion and the winemaker's work at this time of year, such as vine pruning, a step that's essential to the quality of the following vintage.
What budget should you plan for a winery visit and tasting in Saint-Émilion?
The minimum and maximum prices below reflect our most-booked experiences in Saint-Émilion, not the full range of experiences available.
| Experience | Median price | Minimum price | Maximum price |
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| Tasting only | €15 | €8 | €48 |
| Visit with tasting | €20 | €12 | €35 |
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Prices and booking data observed in August 2026 on Rue des Vignerons. Minimum and maximum prices reflect the large majority of bookings actually made on our Saint-Émilion catalogue, not the full range of experiences available.
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Prefer not to drive between estates, or don't have a car on this trip? Rue des Vignerons also offers guided wine tours of Saint-Émilion departing directly from Bordeaux, with transport and several château visits included.
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Frequently asked questions
What wineries are open today in Saint Emilion wine region ?
To discover the wineries open today in the Saint Emilion wine region, click here.
What are the most popular wineries in Saint Emilion wine region ?
The most popular wineries in Saint Emilion wine region are :
- Château Cadet Bon, Grand Cru Classé, 880 certified customer ratings
- Château Bernateau, 814 certified customer ratings
- Château Mauvinon, 661 certified customer ratings
What wineries accept group reservations in Saint Emilion wine region ?
The wineries in Saint Emilion wine region that accept group reservations for 8 persons at least are : Discover all the wineries in Saint Emilion wine region that accept group reservations for 8 persons at least.
Is it necessary to make a reservation before visiting a winery in Saint Emilion wine region ?
Whether you are visiting a famous winery or a family-owned winery, we advise you to book in advance of your arrival to ensure you receive the best possible welcome. You can book for free up to 30 minutes before by clicking here.