For those wanting to taste beyond a half day but without the stamina for a full day excursion, this “two thirds of a day” tour, comparing the terroir and the wines of three of the region’s leading estates, might just be for you.

We start, mid-morning, in Gigondas in a terraced vineyard parcel high up in the mesmerising Dentelles de Montimirail hills. Lost in this dramatic vineyard landscape, with impoverished, stony slopes facing east, west, north and south there is no better place to appreciate the concept of “terroir”. The stunning view of Mont Ventoux is a bonus. We then visit the winery of one of the top estates in Gigondas to taste some of the wines yielded by this enchanting terroir.

After lunch, at your leisure, we travel to Châteauneuf-du-Pape to visit different scenic vineyard parcels to appreciate the surprising diversity of the Châteauneuf’s terroir. Why is Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s wine reputation so far ahead of all other Southern Rhône villages, including Gigondas? Can the answer be found in the soil, or in the hands of the men and women that work it and the grapes that it yields?

To help answer this question, we visit the wineries of two of the village’s leading estates to explore their winemaking and taste the products of their labour and their terroir.

At most of the estates we visit I supply a small selection of cheese with which to taste and appreciate the wines.

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Wine Estates that we visit

I have researched each wine estate that we visit – their philosophy, terroir, and wine-growing approach. This allows me to lead each guided visit and tasting, and point out what is interesting and genuinely different as we visit each estate.

For a full list of wine estates that I work with, please click Wine Villages & Estates on the main menu.

I have in-depth knowledge of the wine region and its leading producers. I work with the Inter-professional Association of Rhône growers (Inter Rhône) and I provide Rhône wine consultancy services for importers. Please do not hesitate to request a specific wine estate if it is not listed on my Wine Villages & Estates pages.

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Price (Own Transport)

55 euros per person.

Half price children 16 to 17 yrs old. Free children under 16 yrs old.

Subject to a minimum group tour fee of 150 euros.

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What is the minimum group tour fee of 150 euros?
If you book a tour for two adults and no other guests join the tour (i.e. the tour ends up being private for the two of you) then the minimum group tour fee of 150 euros (cost for the two of you) would apply.

If however, you are joined by at least one other guest (creating a group of three or more) then the 55 euros per person fee would apply - thus a tour fee of 110 euros (2 x 55 euros) for two adults.

Prices (Chauffeured)
Including pick-up from and return to your residence (See Transport below): Please contact me for a quote.

Start time:
10.15am at Gigondas meeting point.

Lunch break:
I can recommend and book lunch for you at a restaurant/bistro in Gigondas. If we are four or more in the group we can have a food and wine matching lunch at one of the wine estates. Please contact me to discuss the options. The cost of lunch is excluded from the tour fees stated above.

Any Prior Wine Knowledge Required?

My tours cater for all wine-drinkers, from those you know very little about wine, to enthusiasts seeking to broaden their understanding. My relaxed and informal tours can be tailored to suit each individual, as introductory or as in-depth as you require.

If you are a veteran wine estate visitor and you have seen more than your fair share of wine-making cellars, I will tailor the tour accordingly!

Transport to the vineyards and the wine cellars

Village Meeting Point:
Tours commence from a designated meeting point in the first wine village. As we are normally small in number we group ourselves into one or two cars before visiting the vineyard parcels and the wine cellars. The travelling distances between the vineyards and the cellars are very short.

Own Transport Option:
You require your car to get to the first village meeting point. Wine Uncovered can collect up to 4 people from your residence free of charge if you are staying in or very local to the first wine village visited.

Chauffeured Option:
Wine Uncovered uses an air-con. minibus service that can collect up to 8 people from their residence and return them after the tour. Please contact me for a quote.