Wine trip : at the charming hotel the Chateau des Baudry, Sarlat France, Bergerac wine, Saint Emilion chateau, Buzet, St Emilion wine.

Choice of animations "gastronomie du Périgord".

Between Bordeaux and Bergerac (15 km from the airport), the Logis des Baudry has a privileged situation on the “route des vins”, nearby the medieval cities of Saint Emilion and Sarlat, the Dordogne valley “aux mille châteaux” and the prehistoric cave of Lascaux.

We propose a la carte stays on a "Romantic Night with dinner by candleligth" basis, with a choice of animations on the theme of oenology and wine tasting.

Romantic nigth with dinner by candleligth

Package includes per person:

- one night with breakfast,

- one dinner with 5 courses, aperitif, one bottle 75cl of Saint-Emilion wine 2005 (for 2 persons), coffee and digestif.

Price: 122 Euros per person (animation not included).

Exemple de menu

Apéritif de bienvenue

Mise en bouche

Foie gras maison aux figues et Saussignac

Magret de canard mariné à l'Armagnac, sauce au miel et échalotes

Plateau de fromages

Tiramisu aux fraises Mara des bois

Café et Digestif

1 - Introduction to French wine and wine tasting

Time of visit about 2 hours, in French or in English, visit by appointment.

Carried out by the proprietors or by the person on reception.
No obligation of purchase.
Hand-out of documentation, map of the Wines of Aquitaine, « Belingard » file.
Bilingual French / English

Time of visit about 2 hours, in French or in English.

Explanation of the vines, the basics of the « AOC », the land and the grapes…

Visit of the wine presses, detailed explanation, or not « upon request ».

Explanation of the wine harvest « manual machinery », wine production: « vintage barrels », « new and old barrels ».

Explanation of the basics of extraction of colour, tannins…

Basics of cultivation, assembly (very important regarding « pure breed grapes » from the new world)

During the tasting: selecting accompanying wines for meals, commentary on the similarities and differences between French wines and the wines of the new world.

Price: 10 Euros/personne.

2 - "The Complete Wine Workshop:

a full day wine appreciation course, including lunch and two pocket guides.
Structure of this wine-tasting Workshop:
10am -11am History of wine. Winegrowing, wine types, varietals, geography and how our region compares to french and international wines, understanding wine labels and wine storage, the theory of wine tasting. Experiencial wine-tasting: white wines
12.30 Principles of wine and food pairing followed by a casual lunch that illustrates the principles of wine and food matching on the terrace at Château Haut Garrigue
14.00 - 16 White wine and how it is made. Red wine and how it is made including a visit into the winery. Experiencial wine-tasting –red wines.
You depart with a copy of our wine appreciation pocket guide and our wine and food pairing pocket guide.

Price: 89 Euros per person.

3 - Exclusive Experiences: "Play Winemaker for a Day"

Play Winemaker for a Day.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a winemaker? What are the decisions that go into creating a unique wine cuveé? Come to Château Haut Garrigue for an exclusive experience - a day of exploration which includes blending your own unique wine to take home.
Some of the topics and activities you will enjoy on this exceptional wine adventure:

A discussion of the vintage we will be working with

The harvest relevant to the vintage we will be working with (the weather, the grape quality)
How the grapes were transformed after the harvest
What is happening in the vineyard in preparation for our next vintage and how this work in the vineyard affects the wine
Wine blending:

Wine tasting of each of the individual wines that can be used for your blend
General rules of blending
Choices made at Haut Garrigue
Blend your own bottle of wine
Bottle and cork 3 bottles of your own special blend and them home!

Price includes a casual lunch and your three bottles of unique blend.

Price: 135 Euros per person.

4 - Day tour: "The St Emilion Wine Tour Adventure"

The St Emilion Wine Tour Adventure: including visiting the village of St Emilion and lunch on the main square in St Emilion.
Discover the St Emilion that most tourists miss. Climb the King's Tower or the Church Bell Tower for the most awesome views, visit the cloisters, visit the magnificent underground caves of a grand cru classé.
Learn about the appellation system and about St Emilion from an insider (Caroline is a winemaker and member of the management committee of a commune appellation in Aquitaine)
Visit a grand cru classé in St Emilion
Visit the village of St Emilion
Enjoy a wonderful lunch in St Emilion
Learn about the great wines of St Emilion and see the landmark properties
This tour is available all year round. Reservation is required but tours can be booked just a few days in advance. Minimum booking 2 people.