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With Œlysium, unlock the ultimate privilege of exploring Bordeaux’s southern treasures through a Graves and Sauternes wine tour designed entirely around you. Delve into hidden cellars, savor exclusive tastings, and witness age-old traditions where gravelly vineyards craft refined reds and golden sweet wines. Let us transform your journey into an unforgettable experience where terroir and artistry merge in every glass.
With Œlysium, unlock the ultimate privilege of exploring Bordeaux’s southern treasures through a Graves and Sauternes wine tour designed entirely around you. Delve into hidden cellars, savor exclusive tastings, and witness age-old traditions where gravelly vineyards craft refined reds and golden sweet wines. Let us transform your journey into an unforgettable experience where terroir and artistry merge in every glass.
With an elite Œlysium Wine Ambassador as your local guide, you’ll journey through Graves and Sauternes, discovering the stories, people, and craftsmanship that make these regions so extraordinary. Every moment is tailored to your interests, revealing a world of elegance and hidden gems.
Graves is home to graceful red and white wines, shaped by gravel soils that bring finesse and minerality to every glass. Taste the unique expression of each château.
Venture into Sauternes to discover the world’s most prestigious sweet wines, born from noble rot and centuries of savoir-faire. Estates like Château d’Yquem stand as monuments to Bordeaux’s luxury.
Œlysium curates private visits and intimate tastings in both Graves and Sauternes, offering encounters with passionate winemakers and behind-the-scenes secrets few ever see.
From the iconic vineyards of Château Haut-Brion to the sunlit slopes of Château Suduiraut, Graves and Sauternes reveal treasures both historic and contemporary. With Œlysium, gain privileged entry and savor rare vintages in breathtaking settings.
Your Œlysium Graves and Sauternes wine tour promises an effortlessly elegant and deeply engaging experience. Every aspect is thoughtfully curated to deliver a smooth, personalized journey through these renowned Bordeaux regions, where tradition and excellence converge.
• Personalized booking and full itinerary planning tailored to your preferences.
• Private luxury transportation for a smooth and comfortable journey.
• An expert English-speaking Wine Ambassador & driver, offering exclusive insights into Graves & Sauternes’ history, terroir, and winemaking process.
• Winery visit and tasting fees, allowing full flexibility in estate selection.
• Meals & personal expenses (though we can arrange gourmet dining experiences).
• Gratuities, at your discretion.
This exclusive Œlysium tasting unlocks the essence of Graves and Sauternes, guiding you through gravelly terroirs that produce elegant reds and whites, and into the golden world of noble-rot sweet wines. With the expert insight of your Wine Ambassador, you’ll explore subtle differences between appellations, from the mineral finesse of Pessac-Léognan to the luscious complexity of Sauternes’ iconic estates like Château d’Yquem or Château Guiraud.
Beyond tasting, your Ambassador offers tailored recommendations for building your personal cellar. And for complete peace of mind, Œlysium handles the secure shipping of your chosen bottles straight to your home, ensuring your discoveries in Graves and Sauternes travel safely from vine to glass.
Are you ready to discover Bordeaux’s southern gems in unparalleled style? Reach out to our team and let us design your luxury Graves and Sauternes wine tour, tailored precisely to your palate.
Everything you need to know about our Œlysium Gaves & Sauternes wine tours.
A Graves & Sauternes wine tour immerses you in the diversity of Bordeaux’s terroirs, where ancient gravel soils produce elegant reds and whites, and where the magical conditions of the Ciron River create the world’s finest sweet wines. With Œlysium, you’ll enjoy private visits to prestigious estates, exclusive tastings, and insights into the unique geology and microclimates that make these wines extraordinary.
The name “Graves” comes from its distinctive soils, composed of deep layers of gravel, quartz, and pebbles deposited over millennia by the Garonne River. These galets (stones) store heat during the day and release it at night, helping grapes ripen perfectly. This terroir lends Graves wines their signature finesse, minerality, and balanced structure, a hallmark you’ll experience first-hand on an Œlysium tour.
Noble rot, or Botrytis cinerea, is a rare fungus essential for crafting Sauternes’ legendary sweet wines. The unique fogs and humidity from the Ciron River encourage this phenomenon, dehydrating the grapes and concentrating sugars and flavors. With Œlysium, discover how this delicate process transforms Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes into golden nectar, tasting luscious wines that balance richness with vibrant acidity.
Autumn is an ideal time to visit Graves & Sauternes, especially during the noble rot harvest in Sauternes, when vineyards shimmer with golden clusters. However, each season offers unique charms, from spring blooms in the vineyards to summer’s lush greenery. Œlysium designs tours year-round, ensuring your experience captures the essence of the region whenever you choose to visit.
Absolutely. A tour through Graves & Sauternes is a journey through contrasts. In Graves, you’ll savor structured reds and refined dry whites, known for their freshness and minerality. In Sauternes, you’ll explore ethereal sweet wines renowned for honeyed, apricot, and floral notes. Œlysium curates personalized tastings so you can explore both styles, guided by expert Ambassadors who reveal each nuance of the region’s artistry.
Discover private wine tastings in Paris and Bordeaux, and curated wine tours across France’s finest regions. Œlysium blends the soul of French terroirs with the elegance of private experiences, from Bordeaux to Champagne, Burgundy to Provence.
Beyond its legendary sweet wines and elegant reds, Graves & Sauternes conceals precious secrets, from sunlit gravel soils cradling noble grape clusters to mist-laden vineyards where nature crafts liquid gold. Every Œlysium tour reveals these hidden wonders, weaving together the region’s unique geology, artisanal savoir-faire, and wines of extraordinary finesse into an experience where terroir and taste unite in perfect harmony.
Your Œlysium journey begins here. Take the test and reveal your unique wine lover’s profile.
