Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day

⚠️ New vehicle from March 2026! Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and will be your native Guide of this magnificent Provence. Among the 5 tours I offer, I take you today to the vineyards of the southern Côtes du Rhône, including Châteauneuf du Pape. There are several options: OPTION 1 • April to October (from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm): tasting of 9 minimum wines in 3 areas, including 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape to finish the tour. After the 2nd tasting there will be a picnic included consisting only of fresh produce from local farms. OPTION 2 • all year round (2pm to 6.30pm): same tour, but without picnic. OPTION 3 • all year round (from 9.30am to 12.30pm): only 2 estates, including 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape, without picnic. OPTION 4 • all year round (from 9.30am to 12.30pm): only 2 estates, only in Châteauneuf du Pape, without picnic.

1. 1

   Beaumes-de-Venise

   45 min

   After about 45 minutes drive from Avignon, stop in an area located in Beaumes de Venise or Rasteau, lands of a natural sweet wine (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise and VDN Rasteau), but also known for their red wines. Then about 15 minutes drive until the next tasting.

2. 2

   Gigondas

   1.8 hours

   Stop in a second estate located on the Gigondas appellation area (or Cairanne or Séguret) known for its reds, but also white wine producer since 2023. Cairanne has been a red and white appellation since 2016, while Séguret is in Côtes du Rhône Villages in red, white and rosé. The tasting will be followed by a picnic consisting only of fresh produce from local farms (from April to October only, if the tour starts on the m, and if you choose the option with 3 tastings. Options with 2 tastings do not include any picnics. Then about 30 minutes drive to Châteauneuf du Pape.

3. 3

   Chateauneuf-du-Pape

   45 min

   Tasting of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, known worldwide for its reds, but also producing white wines at an average of 8% each year. We will go to a family estate and renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the tasting of at least 1 white wine and 2 red wines. Then 30 minutes drive back to Avignon.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Possibility to buy bottles of wine (or cartons) directly at the estate
• Possibility to ship wine directly to your country, except for Seguret and Beaumes de Venise (subject to shipping costs and taxes)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.