Wine tour prestige By helicopter

Fly over the châteaux

Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and Sauternes in a single day, landing on the estates’ own grounds for private visits and tastings. The most exclusive way to discover Bordeaux.

A château, its gardens and its vineyards seen from the sky

The most luxurious of wine tours

Three appellations seen from the sky, three doors opened only for you, and not a minute lost on the road.

  • Up to 4 guests per flightA private helicopter and pilot. For a larger party, we organise several aircraft.
  • Landing at the châteauxDirectly on the estates, for private visits and tastings of their greatest vintages.
  • Tailor-madePlanned well in advance, around the châteaux and the appellations you prefer.
Our helicopter waiting on a vineyard track, behind white roses

An example of the day

From Saint-Émilion to Sauternes, from above

  1. 9:00

    Take-off

    Departure from Les Sources de Caudalie, in the heart of the Graves vineyards.

  2. Flight

    Saint-Émilion from the sky

    A breathtaking view over the village and its vineyard, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  3. Château

    Château Pavie, Premier Grand Cru Classé A

    Château Pavie opens its doors to you: land directly on the estate for a private visit and a tasting of its greatest vintages.

  4. Flight

    The Médoc

    Follow the Route des Châteaux from the sky and enjoy an exceptional panorama.

  5. Château

    Château Cos d’Estournel, Saint-Estèphe

    Landing at this Grand Cru Classé of 1855 for a private visit and tasting.

  6. Midday

    Lunch at a prestigious table

    A break at one of the finest tables of the region, chosen for the occasion, before flying south.

  7. Flight

    Sauternes

    Head south of Bordeaux to discover the magnificent vineyard of Sauternes, another face of Bordeaux wines, too often overlooked.

  8. Château

    Château d’Yquem, the most prestigious estate of Sauternes

    A journey through its history and its know-how, crowned by a tasting that offers a glimpse of its delicious nectar, during a private visit.

  9. 18:00

    Landing

    Back at Les Sources de Caudalie.

* Example of a wine tour. This experience must be planned in advance and is tailor-made according to your wishes: other châteaux can be visited, such as Angélus or Lafaurie-Peyraguey.

Readyfor take-off

Your helicopter is waiting at Les Sources de Caudalie. A few minutes later, Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and Sauternes unfold beneath you: a view of Bordeaux that very few people will ever see.

Plan your flight

Tailor-made On request

Let’s plan the wine tour of your dreams

Every helicopter wine tour is designed with you: the châteaux you dream of, the appellations you want to fly over, a lunch at a prestigious table. Tell us about your wishes and Gildas will contact you to organise the day together.

  • Up to 4 guests per helicopter, several aircraft for a larger party
  • Take-off from Les Sources de Caudalie or another place to be agreed
  • To be planned in advance: the earlier, the more doors we can open