TOURS & TASTING WORKSHOPS
Open all year: you are welcome to come for a complimentary tasting without a reservation at any time during opening hours. However, it is essential to book tours, meals and events in advance. You can mix and match your wine tasting with many of the activities and special events at the winery and create a bespoke program for your visit.
April through October:
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm
November through March:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
(Sundays and Bank Holidays closed except by prior reservation if mutually convenient)
WINERY AND OFFICE
Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm
““An exceptional ‘time-out’ in this magical place. A very big thank you to all the team, with a wonderful attitude, making them so attentive.””
we love having people come visit us at the winery and offer lots informative tours and activities.
create your bespoke day from THE ACTIVITIES below.
GUIDED CELLAR TOUR
Our knowledgeable guides are available year-round to lead you on a tour through our state-of-the-art winery, sharing the history and terroir that make Chêne Bleu so unique. Visit followed by a tasting of our range of critically-acclaimed wines.
Tours available in French and English.
Classic visit (1.2hr) with tasting of 5 wines*
€13.00 per person
VIP: €16.00 per person
Prestige visit: (1.5hr) with tasting of all of our wines*
€23.00 per person
VIP: €26.00 per person
*subject to availability
Reservations requested 24 hrs in advance.
Email: reservations@chenebleu.com
Phone: +33(0) 4 90 10 06 30
SUSTAINA-BEE-LITY TOUR with tasting of wines
(1 hr 30 mins)
Discover Chêne Bleu’s purist philosophy on a tour of our organic and biodynamic vineyard practices, apiary, medieval orchard, composting, bamboo water-filtering reservoir, and state-of-the-art winery - all created to protect Nature at our UNESCO biosphere site. Your visit will be followed by a gourmet tasting of our entire range of wines, or tailor-made to your preference.
Tour upon request (available in English & French)
CLASSIC VISIT (1.5hr)
€35.00 per person
VIP: €38.00 per person
Prestige visit: (1hr40 MIN)
€45.00 per person
VIP: €48.00 per person
Reservations required at least 24 hrs in advance.
Introduction to Wine Tasting (1 HR)
Learn to taste and talk about wine like a pro. A class designed to give enthusiasts using the internationally recognised WSET systematic method to assess, taste and compare wines and increase your knowledge and enjoyment of wine. Suitable for any level, from novice to wine connoisseur.
Wine tasting vocabulary
Sensory analysis: appearance, smell and taste
Includes a tasting of 5 wines*
Based on the internationally-recognised WSET method
€35.00 per person (min 2 persons)
*subject to availability
Reservations required 24 hrs in advance.
Email: reservations@chenebleu.com
Phone: +33(0) 4 90 10 06 30
The Art of Blending (1 hR 30 mins)
A workshop created to initiate enthusiasts to the reasoning, science and artistry that underpin the blending of fine wine. Are you more scientific or more empirical in your approach? You will be given all the graduated cylinders and measuring beakers to experiment and create your favorite blend. If you come with a group you can also work as a team or compete for best results in a blind tasting. A serious learning experience but a fun team building activity.
Introduction to the skill of blending
Create your own blend (Grenache, Syrah, Viognier)
Tasting of individual varieties and blends
€50.00 per person (min 2 persons)
Reservations required 24 hrs in advance.
Email: reservations@chenebleu.com
Phone: +33(0) 4 90 10 06 30
winemaker for a day
This bespoke experience is tailor-made to suit your requirements, as well as to accommodate the season and the availability of our expert Vintner and Winemaker. Our Team will take you under their wing and into our vineyard and winery for a meaningful day that combines theory and practice, calibrated to meet your interests.
Educational overview of vineyard work ahead of the site visit with the Caveau team.
Apply your knowledge in the vineyard, with a clip-board and a trowel, identify soil and vine characteristics of different plots and gather samples with the team (based on availability).
Depending on the season, learn about pruning, green harvesting, canopy management, water-stress management, etc, organic and biodynamic practices, cover-crop and biodiversity management.
In the Fall, learn to harvest your own grapes and press them in the manual crusher then stamp the grapes by foot.
Initiation to winemaking, followed by hands-on activity with the team (depending on availability and season).
With a pipette, extract unfinished wines from the barrels or tanks.
Create and name your own blend, and if you wish, compete with others in your group for the best blend.
Our team will rate your wines and reward the winners with a special prize.
Enjoy your blends with a specially-prepared meal by our Chef.
€300.00 per person, including lunch served with wine – 4 to 6 people* (supplement for 3 people or less)
*We can accommodate larger groups.
Reservations required a week in advance, subject to the team and the Winemaker's availability.