Day 1 – Arrival
Drinks and presentation of the house
Setting and resting
In case of a morning arrival, lunch will be offered.
Afternoon program is based on meeting, discovery and explanations about the stay.
18h30 – Aperitif
Appetisers
Local fizzy wine
19h30 – Diner
Un soir à la campagne
Chestnut cream
Sweet white wine
Traditional Bourguignon Beef
Gratin Dauphinois with roquefort and cepes
Lettuce
Local oaky old red wine
Tray of cheese, grapes and cherry jam
Saint-Emilion grand cru
Walnut, lemon and honey dessert
Monbazillac sweet white wine
Coffee and sweets
21h00 – Evening chat:
Introduction to the history of the region and its vineyards
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Day 2 – Trip to Saint-Emilion
8h30 to 9h30 – Gourmet breakfast
Viennoiseries (pastries), French bread, jam, oney, butter, scrambled eggs, bacon,... Fresh fruit juice, coffee, tea, chocolate
9h45-10h30 – Journey to Saint-Emilion
11h30 to 12h30 – Visit of the medieval town
In the footsteps of Pascal, you will discover history of the area, history of wine and vineyards, according to his inspiration
12h30 to 14h00 – Easy lunch in a restaurant on the central place
14h00 to 16h00 – Visit of a Château Grand Cru
including visit of the chais and wine tasting
16h15 to 17h00 – Back to the property
17h00 to 19h00 – Rest
From 19h20 – Evening at a farm-house of the area
This typical farmer's restaurant will introduce you to their amazing specialty: duck, and even plenty more... A real banquet!
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Day 3 – A day in the fields
8h30 to 9h30 – Gourmet breakfast
Viennoiseries (pastries), French bread, jam, honey, butter, scrambled eggs, bacon,... Fresh fruit juice, coffee, tea, chocolate
10h00-11h30 – Visit of a local market
or eventually the Chocolaterie de Duras
12h30-13h30 – Lunch at the holiday property
With the fresh produces bought at the market place (different breads, oysters, local charcuteries, roasts, farm cheeses, local wines,...)
13h30-14h15 – Travel to Monbazillac
14h15-16h15 – Visit of the château, tasting of Monbazillac wines
16h15-17h00 – Return to the property
17h00-17h30 – Resting pause
17h30-18h30 – Talk about wines
19h00 – Aperitif
Assortment of canapes and gourmet verrines
Marquise cocktail
Soir de fête (Night party)
Assiette gasconne (foie gras, smocked duck breast, pine seeds,...)
Vin blanc doux
Traditional pork roast slowly cooked with
prunes in spicy mulled wine
Steamed potatoes
Lettuce
Old oaky Pomerol
Assortment of local cheese, walnuts and et quince paste
Old oaky Médoc
Chocolate and red fruits cake
Banyuls wine
Coffee & cannelés
Liqueurs
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Day 4 – Departure
8h30 to 9h30 – Gourmet breakfast
Viennoiseries (pastries), French bread, jam, honey, butter, scrambled eggs, bacon,... Fresh fruit juice, coffee, tea, chocolate
10h00 – Départ vers l'aéroport (ou la gare)
Lunch will be offered in case of afternoon departure.