A grand cru tour of the highest pedigree, our Bordeaux and Cognac tour takes you to places that most connoisseurs can only dream of. Bordeaux is without doubt right at the top of any wine lover’s places to visit. 

Hosted by James Lawther MW (perhaps Bordeaux’s premier wine writer and critic) and Jenny Siddall, the tour takes you behind the scenes at some of the world’s greatest wineries in Pauillac, Saint-Émilion, Sauternes and Graves, punctuated by a tour ‘digestif’ through an insider’s brandy day in Cognac. Private lunches at Pichon Baron, Haut-Bailly, La Table de Pavie and Château Guiraud are complemented by visits at Mouton Rothschild, Figeac, Pavie and Climens. 

Limited to 16 participants, this is the tour to Bordeaux you’ve always wanted to take, don't miss out. 

Payments Policy 

Each tour has a deposit of $750 per person which is payable at booking. The balance of payment is due 90 days prior to the start of the tour.

WeTravel Payments

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new booking system, powered by the WeTravel platform. Our primary goal is to enhance your booking experience, making it simpler and more convenient, especially when it comes to payment via credit card.WeTravel is a highly respected booking and payments platform for group travel businesses, trusted by over 5,000 companies worldwide. We couldn't be happier to partner with them, knowing that they provide instant payment acceptance, efficient booking management, and global fund transfers.
Booking your next adventure with us is now smoother than ever. Tours will continue to be listed on our website as before. When you click ‘book now’ on the tour page you will transition to the new WeTravel booking page for that tour where you can select the package and options that you wish to book.

We highly recommend creating an account during the signup process. This enables you to track the status of your bookings and make any necessary changes whenever you need to. Rest assured, WeTravel respects your privacy and won't inundate you with marketing emails.

Payment Methods  Once you've completed the familiar booking form, you can proceed to make secure online payments, currently available in 2 different ways:

1. credit card (which incurs a processing fee that varies according to the currency and location you are paying in, up to 2.9%) 

2. bank debit transfer. Bank debit transfers occur when an account holder authorises an outside party to “pull” funds from their bank account. The recipient’s bank initiates the transfer of funds, not the sender’s bank. When a customer sets up this type of bank transfer to make a payment, they provide their name and account details to the recipient, who will then use the account information to pull funds from the sender’s account into their own.This is different from bank/ wire transfer where instead of the recipient’s account “pulling” money from the sender’s account, credit transfers work by “pushing” money from the sender’s bank account to the recipient’s.

If you prefer alternative payment methods such as cheques or Wise wire transfer, we're happy to accommodate these arrangements on request.  

Non USA Payments  

Most of our tours are listed in US dollars but if you want to pay in your local currency by the bank debit method then it is as easy as selecting the flag of your country’s currency on the top right of the window when you are making payment. Alternatively, you can request our $US account details to make a wire transfer from outside the USA.  

2nd Participant Payments   

A booking will only show under the account of the person who made the booking, not the second participant. There are 2 options for payment in this case - 

1. You can pay together and handle the participant's payment outside of WeTravel. 

2. You can share the login and each make payments with your preferred payment method.

Timings 

The payment timing will stay the same, with a deposit of $750 pp payable at booking and the balance payable by 90 days before the tour starts. You will receive an automated reminder 30 days before the balance is due.We believe this new system will streamline your booking experience. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@iberianwinetours.com.

Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel your booking, you need to confirm the cancellation in writing by email or letter. If you contact Iberian Wine Tours prior to confirming your cancellation we can advise you of the cancellation charges applicable to your situation. The cancellation charge is based on the number of days prior to the starting day of the trip booked. The charges are per person cancelling, as follows:

90 days or more – loss of deposit

89-60 days or more – 25%

59-30 days – 50%

29 days or less – 100%

Refund Policy
From time to time, tours do not reach the minimum number of bookings necessary to make the trip viable. We reserve the right to cancel or alter a tour in these circumstances. If we cancel the tour or make substantial alterations, we will advise you at least 60 days before departure and will offer you alternative dates or a full refund. 

Day 1 - Monday 25th October - Bordeaux
Meet in the lobby of the Hotel de Sèze (our hotel for the next 6 nights) for an optional afternoon visit to La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux’s wine museum. Immerse yourself in the history of wine, viticulture, wine making in the ultra-modern, interactive, decanter shaped City of Wine museum. To kick the tour off we meet in reception at the hotel and depart for dinner at Influences Restaurant. D 

Day 2 - Tuesday 26th October - St-Émilion & Pomerol
We leave for a visit and tasting at the historic Chateau Figeac, recently upgraded to one of only 2 Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A. Afterwards we enjoy lunch at the 2 star La Table de Pavie where chef Yannick Alléno offers an unforgettable experience in the heart of St-Emilion and enjoy a visit to Château Pavie after lunch. We return to Bordeaux in the late afternoon. We then leave for dinner at the extraordinary Baud et Millet in the city, where we enjoy a light salad dinner leading into a free run at the 100+ cheeses in their magical cheese cellar, featuring cheeses from all over France and elsewhere. B/L/D 

Day 3 - Wednesday 27th October - Médoc
Meet in the lobby and depart to the Médoc, where we drive through the superstar villages and see some famous wine names at some of the world’s most desirable vineyards. We have a morning visit, tasting and lunch at Château Pichon-Baron, a stunning and historic 2nd Grand Cru Classé winery in Pauillac. Pichon is the picture postcard Château where Cabernet Sauvignon is king. 

Afternoon visit to Mouton Rothschild including art visit to see the wine labels. Mouton is a state of the art theatrical wine making facility where fine art meets fine wine. The exhibition of original art work behind all the labels is displayed. Back to the hotel in the late afternoon for a free evening. B/L 

Day 4 - Thursday 28th October - Pessac-Léognan
Depart for our morning visit in the Pessac-Léognan region at Château Olivier, an estate which has belonged to the Bethmann family since the 19th century. We then go to the historical Château Haut-Bailly (Grand Cru Classé de Graves) for a leisurely visit and lunch, featuring a few vintages in a very fine location. James’s daughter Jessica will look after us at one of the finest châteaux in Bordeaux, a rare Pessac Léognan producer that makes no white, only reds (and rosés) of great finesse in Léognan. Another chance to savour the grandeur of the region with lunch at “La Table Privée’’ in the Château. Smooth Cabernet dominated reds remind us we’re back on the left bank. We return back to Bordeaux and depart later for dinner at Brasserie Bordelaise, a classic location for steak frites. B/L/D 

Day 5 - Friday 29th October - Sauternes
Depart to Sauternes for our morning visit to Château Guiraud (beside Yquem), followed by lunch at the 1 Michelin star Le Cercle de Guiraud. Château Guiraud is a famous 1855 Premier Cru Classé estate in the Sauternes region renowned for its world-class sweet botrytised wines. After lunch we visit Château Climens to savour the tranquility of the region and the noble rot wines before returning to Bordeaux in the afternoon where the evening is free. B/L 

Day 6 - Saturday 30th October - Cognac
As a fitting finale we drive to Cognac to discover how brandy is made. We visit Rémy Martin, one of the most famous historic Cognac houses founded in 1724. We enjoy a private tour of their historic Maison and ageing cellars followed by a tasting of their VSOP and XO cognacs in a private lounge, followed by lunch at the property. We return to Bordeaux in the afternoon. Final dinner at the Brasserie of Le Quatrième Mur, Bordeaux. B/L/D 

Day 7 - Sunday 31st October
End of tour after breakfast