Explore the Cloister before heading 20 meters underground to discover our cellars and the secrets behind our Crémant-making process. Includes a tasting of 3 Crémants.
- Historical tour of the 14th-century Cloister
- Visit the 3 km long underground galleries dug into the limestone 20 metres below ground
- Explanation of the traditional method of making Crémant Millésimés
- Tasting of Crémants des Cordeliers whites and rosés
| Compris | visit + Crémant tasting + 1 traditional Saint Emilion macaroon for adultsvisit + a non-alcoholic syrup + 1 traditional Saint Emilion macaroon for minors |
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| Durée | 1 Heure |
| À prendre avec soi | cool galleries - temperatures at 13 degrees all year round a baby car seat if there is a child under the age of 3 |
| Les participants | From 2 to 19 people |
| Catégories | Excursions et aventures |
| Langues parlées | Anglais |
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| Informations importantes | Delays will result in the loss of the ticket without refund. Cancellation conditions D-2: 100% charge Between D-15 and D-2: 15% charge + D-15: refunds free of charge |
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The guided tour begins with a historical explanation of this former cloister, listed as a Historic Monument, an architectural masterpiece renovated in 2019 that blends the ancient with the modern.
The tour continues through part of the 3 km of underground galleries, 20 metres below ground, in which the sparkling wines of Les Cordeliers are produced. The history of the quarries and the production method are explained in detail.
The tour ends with a tasting of the vintage wines, accompanied by one of Saint Emilion's famous macaroons, on the mezzanine floor of the 15th-century church.
The tour lasts around 40 minutes on foot, with the option of taking a lift for people with reduced mobility.
A 20-minute tasting of 3 Crémants Blanc de Blanc, Rosé and Blanc de Noir accompanied by a traditional Saint Emilion macaroon. A syrup will be available for children.
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Also, I don't generally like sparkling wine but this tour made me want to try more cremants from the region.
