5 Tips to Enjoy Wine Tours in France

Did you know that a simple jacket and a little research could transform your French wine tour experience? Discover 5 unexpected tips that will make your journey through France’s vineyards both comfortable and unforgettable!

Top 5 Tips to Enjoy Wine Tours in France

1. Bring a jacket or sweater, it gets chilly in the cellars.
2. Wear comfortable shoes, no heels!
3. Try and briefly research the property or appellation, this will help enhance your experience (we provide that for you when you travel with us).
4. Get comfortable spitting, otherwise you will be a lost cause by 10 am. There’s no real art, make sure you find the bucket.
5. Enjoy yourself and ask questions, this makes it more enjoyable for you and the guide. For example, if you are unsure what notes you smell/taste, ask what are characteristic notes for the estate, or wine pairings.

Wine tours in France vary in presentation, but usually, there may be a bit of time spent outside in the vineyard, almost all winery tours have a visit to the cellars, and lastly, the tasting, which could be from the barrel, a recently bottled vintage, or if you’re lucky (or with us!) a special vintage.

Last note: some of the best visits come with less-than-appealing cellars and sometimes no tasting room at all, so keep an open mind!