Saint-Émilion Wine Tour with a Private Driver

From Bordeaux · English-speaking · From €280

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 Tom Haynes 
 
 
 
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Régis was friendly, professional and knowledgeable on the (wine) region. He provided us with a sound itinerary but was able to adapt on the fly where it made sense to do so.
I would definitely recommend using Régis for a full day wine tour or airport transfer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 kazuhiko sakai 
 
 
 
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An unforgettable wine tour in Médoc!

I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Régis. Despite my last-minute request, he managed to arrange visits to three prestigious classified growth châteaux in Médoc, making the day truly unforgettable.

He was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about the region. His driving was smooth and comfortable, and I especially appreciated his thoughtful approach—sharing interesting insights when needed while also giving me plenty of time and space to quietly enjoy the beautiful scenery.

He even took me past several other famous châteaux along the way, which was a lovely bonus.

As a solo traveller and wine enthusiast, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thanks to Régis, this became one of the highlights of my entire European trip.

Highly recommended! Merci beaucoup, Régis!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 James Lang 
 
 
 
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Regis was exceptional.  Extremely informative of the Bordeaux Region as well as the local history.  Very personable and just a genuine great person to speak with.  Regis even suggested adding a wine visit / tour to visit with the owner of the estate.  What a wonderful experience all day long.  Reliable, trustworthy, safe.  You will not be disappointed.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Steve Gzehoviak 
 
 
 
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Regis was fantastic!  Extremely knowledgeable polite and timely.  We visited two chateaus and he was definitely value add with wine knowledge and historical information about the region. It was a great day
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Laura Morris 
 
 
 
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Look no further! Regis is your answer if you want a knowledgable, respectful, punctual, pleasant history-buff to create your memorable Bordeaux wine experience. On very short notice (which I don’t recommend), he pulled together a fabulous 5-hour tour complete with two small vineyards and the perfect lunch spot at a renowned restaurant. Avoid the busses and vans filled with monument-chasers and hire a private driver instead. Regis is the way to go!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Stefanie Kingston 
 
 
 
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Regis was one of the BEST drivers we've ever had. He planned two full days visiting 4 Chateaux in Bordeaux. He booked all of our reservations, coordinated lunch reservations and tours. He is extremely knowledgeable in all things Bordeaux!  He was very prompt in replying to my many emails and offered wonderful suggestions. His car was immaculate with water bottles refreshed throughout the day. We will 100% recommended his services and we can't wait for our next visit!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Service parfait, sérieux, véhicule impeccable, je recommande vivement Régis Drive.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Laurie Winter 
 
 
 
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I had booked Regis to pick me up at the Bordeaux airport and take me to my hotel on Sept. 30. The text communication from Regis was excellent. Dimitry was supposed to pick me up. Unfortunately, I missed my connection from Madrid to Bordeaux and could not fly out until the next day. I immediately notified Regis. Again, the communication was excellent and they arranged to pick me up the next day. Regis was my driver and it was a very comfortable ride in the Lexus. He was great! He told me a lot about the area and we had a nice chat about things in general.  I am so glad I booked them. It totally eliminated my anxiety about transportation after my missed connection. I would not hesitate to use him again. I recommend him (and his company) highly.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Linda Gase 
 
 
 
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If you need a driver/tour guide in the Bordeaux area for wine tasting or otherwise, Regis is the best! Besides being reasonably priced, on time,  and bilingual (speaks excellent English), Regis went above and beyond at every turn: fine-tuned our itineraries to maximize our days; provided informative and interesting history of the area; scored us last minute reservations at an excellent winery, etc. He also has an affable temperament. We would 100% hire him again — and in fact we did, for a second day of wine tasting. A+++
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mark Winterton 
 
 
 
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Regis was excellent!  He did everything we expected ( ie. show up on time, clean vehicle, luxury vehicle etc) plus so much more.  He helped with our reservations for the wine tours and lunch recommendations, he was a wealth of knowledge of the Bordeaux area and we even had a few 'extras' like the Chocolate factory and a walk around St. Emilion.  We would highly recommend Regis for any of your driving needs.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
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Right Bank · 50 min to 1 h from Bordeaux

Saint-Émilion & Pomerol, tasted at your own pace

Medieval streets, cellars carved into limestone and some of the best Merlot in the world. On a private Saint-Émilion wine tour, you taste and I drive. I’m Régis, an English-speaking private driver based in Bordeaux, and I plan each day around the wines you love.

Plan my Saint-Émilion day WhatsApp +33 6 73 58 15 12

• ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews
• English-speaking driver
• Tailor-made quote
• Lexus RX 450h hybrid
• Hotel, station & airport pickup

Why a private driver

The easiest way to enjoy Saint-Émilion

Taste freely

No designated driver, no worrying about the legal limit. Enjoy every glass, I take care of the road.

Visits that need a booking

The best estates, and almost all of Pomerol, only welcome visitors by appointment. I book them for you.

A day built around you

Family estate or Grand Cru Classé, long lunch or quick bite: we plan it together before the day.

Prices

Choose your Saint-Émilion day

Starting prices for 1 to 4 guests, private driver and Lexus for you only. The final price depends on the length of your day.

Half day

From €280 · 4 hours

• ✓1 or 2 estate visits
• ✓Stroll through the village
• ✓Pickup at your hotel, Saint-Jean station or Mérignac airport

Request a half day

Most popular

Full day

From €560 · 8 hours

• ✓2 or 3 visits, Saint-Émilion and Pomerol
• ✓Lunch booked in the village or at an estate
• ✓Free time in Saint-Émilion
• ✓Visits booked for you on request

Request a full day

Right Bank + Left Bank

From €1,064 · 2 full days

• ✓One day in Saint-Émilion & Pomerol
• ✓One day in the Médoc
• ✓Second day 10% off
• ✓The two faces of Bordeaux wine

Plan two days

Airport → Saint-Émilion

€120 · one way

• ✓Meet & greet at Bordeaux-Mérignac
• ✓Flight tracked, delays at no extra cost
• ✓Can be combined with a tour on the way

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Prices are a minimum: the final price depends on the length of your day, from pickup to drop-off. You receive your exact quote before booking. Château visits, tastings and meals are paid directly to the estates and restaurants; I tell you the prices in advance. More than 4 guests? I work with trusted partner drivers.

Example itinerary

A typical full day

1. 9:30 amPickup at your hotel in Bordeaux, Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station or Bordeaux-Mérignac airport. Water on board and a quick chat about what you’d like to taste.
2. 10:30 amA family-run estate, often with the owner or winemaker. Cellar tour and 3 to 4 wines.
3. 12:30 pmLunch in the village or at a vineyard restaurant, booked ahead so you can take your time.
4. 2:30 pmSaint-Émilion on foot: cobbled lanes, the monolithic church carved into the rock, the famous macarons.
5. 4:00 pmA Grand Cru Classé or a Pomerol estate, depending on your tastes.
6. 5:45 pmBack to Bordeaux: drop-off at your hotel, Saint-Jean station or Bordeaux-Mérignac airport.

Right Bank vs Left Bank

What’s in your glass

On the clay and limestone of the Right Bank, Merlot leads: rounder, softer wines than the Cabernet-driven Médoc.

Right Bank · clay & limestone

Saint-Émilion

• Merlot · about 60%
• Cabernet Franc · about 30%
• Cabernet Sauvignon · about 10%

Right Bank · clay & gravel

Pomerol

• Merlot · about 80%
• Cabernet Franc · about 15%
• Cabernet Sauvignon · about 5%

Left Bank · gravel · for comparison

Pauillac, Médoc

• Cabernet Sauvignon · about 62%
• Merlot · about 32%
• Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot · about 6%

Indicative averages, each estate has its own blend. Curious about the Left Bank? Discover our Médoc wine tour on the Route des Châteaux.

Classifications

The Saint-Émilion classification, and why Pomerol has none

Created in 1955, the Saint-Émilion classification is revised about every ten years by the INAO, the French authority for wine appellations. The current one dates from 2022 and runs until 2032: 85 classified estates in total.

1. Top tier · 2 estates

   Premier Grand Cru Classé A

   Château Figeac and Château Pavie.

2. 12 estates

   Premier Grand Cru Classé B

   Including Clos Fourtet, Château Canon, Château Troplong Mondot, Château Pavie Macquin and Château Beau-Séjour Bécot.

3. 71 estates

   Grand Cru Classé

   The bulk of the classification, often the best value for a visit and a tasting.

4. Appellation, not a classification

   Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

   Stricter rules on yields and ageing than plain Saint-Émilion, but no ranking. Many wines carry these words on the label.

Pomerol

No official classification

Pomerol has never been classified. Its reputation rests on the estates themselves, some of the most sought-after wines in the world: Petrus, Le Pin, Lafleur, Vieux Château Certan, Trotanoy, L’Évangile, Clinet.

Most of these estates are small and rarely open to visitors. I tell you honestly what is possible for your date.

Good to know: Château Ausone, Château Cheval Blanc and Château Angélus were at the top of the classification for decades, but chose to leave it in 2021 and 2022. They remain among the most famous names of Saint-Émilion.

Google reviews

What our wine tour guests say

★★★★★

“We even had a few ‘extras’ like the Chocolate factory and a walk around St. Emilion. We would highly recommend Regis for any of your driving needs.”

Mark W.Wine tour · October 2026

★★★★★

“Regis went above and beyond at every turn: fine-tuned our itineraries to maximize our days […] We would 100% hire him again — and in fact we did, for a second day of wine tasting.”

Linda G.Two wine tour days · October 2026

★★★★★

“He booked all of our reservations, coordinated lunch reservations and tours. He is extremely knowledgeable in all things Bordeaux!”

Stefanie K.Two days, 4 châteaux · October 2026

Good to know

Tips for your day in Saint-Émilion

Book a few weeks ahead

From May to October, the best-known estates fill up fast, and Pomerol is by appointment only.

Comfortable shoes

The village sits on a hill, with steep cobbled streets.

Two or three visits

Beyond that, the tastings blur together. Keep time for the village.

Buying wine?

Most estates sell on site and many can ship abroad. I’ll keep your boxes safe in the car.

FAQ

Saint-Émilion wine tour: your questions

How far is Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux?+

About 40 km, or 50 minutes to 1 hour by car from central Bordeaux, and about 1 hour from Bordeaux-Mérignac airport, depending on traffic.

How much does a private wine tour to Saint-Émilion cost?+

From €280 for a half day (4 hours) and €560 for a full day (8 hours), for 1 to 4 guests. The final price depends on the length of your day, from pickup to drop-off, and you receive the exact quote before booking. Château visits, tastings and lunch are not included. A one-way transfer from Bordeaux-Mérignac airport to Saint-Émilion is €120.

Can we combine Saint-Émilion and Pomerol in one day?+

Yes. The two appellations are next to each other, a few minutes apart by car. A full day easily includes an estate in each, plus time in the village.

Is there a classification in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol?+

Saint-Émilion has its own classification, created in 1955 and revised about every ten years; the current one (2022 to 2032) lists 85 estates, with Château Figeac and Château Pavie at the top as Premiers Grands Crus Classés A. Pomerol has no official classification: its fame rests on estates such as Petrus, Le Pin and Lafleur.

Can you pick us up at the airport or train station and go straight to Saint-Émilion?+

Yes. At Bordeaux-Mérignac airport I track your flight and meet you at arrivals; at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station I meet you as you step off your train. We can start the tour straight away, or I drop you at your hotel in Saint-Émilion.

Do you book the château visits for us?+

Yes, on request. Tell me what you like and I’ll suggest a mix of estates and book the visits and lunch. If you’ve already booked a visit yourself, I’ll build the day around it.

Is the tour in English?+

Yes. I speak English with all my guests, and most estates offer their visits in English when booked in advance.

What if we are more than 4 people?+

My wine tours are designed for 1 to 4 guests in a Lexus RX 450h, so every visit stays personal. For larger groups, I work with trusted partner drivers: just ask me.

Ready for Saint-Émilion?

Tell me about your day, I’ll plan the rest

Tailored itinerary and quote within 24 hours · English-speaking driver · Exact quote before booking

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Also available: Médoc wine tour · Pessac-Léognan, Graves & Sauternes wine tour

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