Saint-Émilion Open Days

On the weekend of April 29,30 and May the 1st 2023, the Châteaux of Saint-Emilion open their doors to you!

Meetings with wine growers, wine tastings, guided tours of the properties, châteaux and surrounding area of Saint-Emilion, photo exhibitions, farmers’ markets, children’s areas, wine workshops… There will be something for everyone!

A key event, not to be missed.

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Tasting during the Saint-Emilion Open Days

During the Saint-Emilion Portes Ouvertes (Saturday - Sunday - Monday), the Wine School of the Maison du Vin de Saint-Emilion offers training courses and tasting sessions with commentary by an oenologist for beginners and experienced wine lovers.

Introduction to Saint-Emilion wine tasting

Presentation of the Saint-Emilion vineyards (history, grape varieties, terroir), tasting techniques and commented tasting of 2 wines from the Saint-Emilion appellations (Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Lussac Saint-Emilion or Puisseguin Saint-Emilion).

Session at : 11am (duration: 1h30)

Price: €25 per person

Guided tastings of 3 Saint-Emilion Grands Crus Classés

EXCEPTIONAL! A unique opportunity to discover the great names of the Saint-Emilion vineyard.

Session at : 16:00 (duration: 1 hour)

Price: €25 per person

Registration at the Maison du Vin & l'Ecole du Vin de Saint-Emilion (open from 9.30am to 7pm), 1 place Pierre Meyrat (next to the Collegiate Church) or on +33 (0)5 57 55 50 55.

Visit www.maisonduvinsaintemilion.com

Winegrower dinners

Saturday 29 April (fully booked) and Sunday 30 April (fully booked) at 8pm, in the heart of Saint-Emilion

The winegrowers taking part in the Saint-Emilion Portes Ouvertes invite you to discover their wines during two winegrower dinners, organised on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April at 8pm, in the Salle des Dominicains - 14 rue Guadet in Saint-Emilion. A convivial moment of exchange and sharing around refined dishes in the presence of the Jurade de Saint-Emilion which will open the festivities.

RESERVATION REQUIRED (subject to availability) before April 26, 2023 here: https://bit.ly/3y8jXLC 

Prices: 39€ / person (wines offered by the winemakers) // 18€ for children under 10 years old.

During the whole weekend, lunches are also offered in many properties

Instagram Competition

From Monday 24th April to 1st May 2023

Try to win 1 bottle of each château participating in the Saint-Emilion Portes Ouvertes by playing on the instagram account @vinssaintemilion