The Saint-Émilion open house

IN SAINT-ÉMILION, DOORS OPEN AS EASILY AS SPIRITS

The Saint-Émilion Portes Ouvertes will be back on May 4 and 5, 2019.

This weekend of festivities allows the public to discover the estates but also the richness of the historical and wine-growing heritage of our prestigious appellations. On the programme, many activities will allow you to discover Saint-Émilion and its vineyard in all their aspects through tastings, a winegrowers’ dinner, walks and many other activities.

DISCOVERY, TASTING AND INITIATION

These are the key words of these two days of immersion in Saint-Émilion:

Estates open to the public
Initiations to tasting Grands Crus Classés tastings
A winegrowers’ dinner
Bike rides
Activities for children

And a great contest to win a bottle of each property open to the public !

A privileged appointment

81 castles open their doors to you

This is an exceptional opportunity to exchange with winegrowers.

They open the doors of their estates to you. 81 castles of the Saint-Émilion, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Lussac Saint-Émilion and Puisseguin Saint-Émilion appellations.

All reasons are good to visit them, whether they are gourmet, architectural, cultural or simply for the pleasure of discovery and to satisfy your curiosity.

Upcoming list of opened estates….

On may 4 and 5 2019

The Saint-Émilion Open House

On saturday, May 4 2019

The winegrowers' dinner in Saint-Émilion

Live a #INSTANTSAINTEMILION

Live a #instantsaintemilion On Saturday 4 May at 8pm, the winegrowers invite you to discover their wines during a winegrower’s dinner organised in the Salle des Dominicains – 14 rue Guadet in Saint-Emilion.

Sign up to participate in this friendly time of exchange and sharing!

The Saint-Émilion Open House

Where to go to taste Saint-Émilion wines?

At the Wine School

The Wine School of the Maison du Vin de Saint-Emilion offers training and tasting sessions during the Saint-Emilion Portes Ouvertes (Saturday and Sunday) for neophytes and enlightened amateurs, with commentary by an oenologist.

Introduction to the tasting of Saint-Emilion wines

Presentation of the Saint-Emilion vineyard, tasting techniques and commented tasting of the wines of Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Lussac Saint-Emilion and Puisseguin Saint-Emilion.

Commented tastings of Saint-Emilion Grands Crus classés

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

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