From the Chateau des Baudry:

 

Located in Perigord Pourpre, le Chateau des Baudry is in the heart of Aquitaine’s vineyards.

 

Surrounding the house:
Bergerac, Monbazillac, Saussignac , Bordeaux-Entre-deux-mers, Sainte Foy-Bordeaux, Duras.

 

From the Chateau des Baudry:

Saint-Emilion:0h45
Sauterne: 1h15
Graves: 1h00
Medoc: 1h40
Buzet: 1h20
Cahors: 1h30

Our partnairs for "Oenology and wine tasting"

Chateau Bélingard: in Pomport.

Chateau Haut Garrigue: in Saussignac.

We propose à la carte:

- stays on a "Romantic Night with dinner by candleligth" basis

- with a choice of animations on the theme of oenologie and wine tasting.

Romantic nigth with dinner by candleligth

Package includes per person:

- 1 night with breakfast,

- 1 dinner with 5 courses, aperitif, 1 bottle 75cl of Saint-Emilion wine 2005 (for 2 persons), coffee and digestif.

Price: 119 Euros per person (price of animation not included)

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 per person.

2 - "The Complete Wine Workshop:

A full day wine appreciation course, including lunch and two pocket guides: 89 Euros per person.
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.

Price: 135 Euros per person.

The dinners

In the evenings, dinners are served according to the season, in the panelled dining room in front of the fireplace or under the palm trees on the terrace beside the pond. The fresh produce from the vegetable garden and surrounding markets are the basis of Hélène’s cooking. Savour the fine gastronomic specialities of our region: foie gras mi-cuit au Saussignac, cassoulet aux fèves, civet de canette au vin de Pécharmant, magret mariné à l’Armagnac sauce miel et échalottes…and many more enchanting dishes. Helene serves only home grown and local produce complementing her emphasis on the regional world famous cuisine. Specialities include: Foie gras et figues au Saussignac, Cassoulet aux feves au confit de canard maison, Pot-au-feu de poularde fermiere aux truffes du Perigord pourpre, Magret marine a l'Armagnac sauce miel et echalotes... All dinners includes 5 courses (depending upon the season), an aperitif, 1 bottle of red Saint-Emilion wine (for 2 persons), digestif and coffee served in the salon. Of course we will accommodate guests with special dietry requirements but we do ask for advance notice.

 

Exemple of menu

Apéritif de bienvenue

Mise en bouche

Terrine maison aux pruneaux, chutney de figue maison

Navarin d'agneau à la sauge,à l'orange et au piment d' Espelette

Assortiment de fromages

Gratin de poire aux amandes

Café et Digestif

 

The above menu is an exemple only and may change depending upon the season and inspirational license of the chef. Saint-Emilion red wine (1 botlle for two people). Price per person is for 2 people occupying a double room.