French Wine Tours & Explorations

...Private cellar visits & exclusive encounters

Passionnate wine connaisseurs for 20 years

The core activity of Exclusive France Tours has long been to design one-of-a-kind, entirely private French wine tours. Even though we now offer a variety of luxurious packages centered around culture, gastronomy, outdoor adventure and more, wine-focused getaways remain some of our favorites.

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Wine tours built on Passion, Knowledge and Authenticity

Discovery of the “Terroirs and Climats” of the vineyards of France

Indeed, it was the love of wine that inspired Exclusive Wine Tours’ founder, Marie Tesson, to share the magic of this hallowed tradition. 20 years later her passion has not dimmed and Marie continues to ensure that each client’s experience is authentic and personalized. What wine lover has not dreamed of exploring France’s breathtaking vineyards in their preferred wine-making region? Or of observing the painstaking and centuries-old processes by which the finest wines are produced, and getting the chance to meet renowned growers and producers? Who has not dreamed of a private wine cellar tour led by the grower, then enjoying an exclusive tasting session in the privacy of a wine cellar? Who has not wished to taste the most precious vintages from their favorite producer? Or to experience a prefect food & wine pairing, mastered by a gifted sommelier and a talented Chef?

Unparalleled wine discoveries

We invite you to share out-of-the-ordinary experiences around wine. Our bespoke wine tours of France and its most coveted domains will give you privileged access to all of the above, and far more. Through our close family and friendship connections with gifted winemakers, you can expect your bespoke French wine tour to include private meetings with some of them on their estates –many of which are usually closed to the public. Your tour may also allow you to taste exceptional wines and prestigious grands crus guided by experts, and to learn about winemaking processes and cellar management. Our French wine tours are not only exclusive: the friendly, personal atmosphere will also give your individual wine tours both conviviality and originality. Our primary aim is to give you a profound appreciation for the region or regions you focus on during your wine-centric holiday. Using our local knowledge and strong relationship with wine growers and other local experts, we offer you the chance to meet with some of the big names of the wine industry and experience some truly exceptional, usually inaccessible places and terroirs. By choosing a tour with us, you will benefit from in-depth and unforgettable encounters with French wine culture. You’ll embark on a remarkable and authentic cultural experience in the very heart of some of France’s most celebrated, and up-and-coming, terroirs and vineyards.

Understanding the terroirs and their complexity

The notion of ‘terroir’ has an important place in all our French wine tours. This allows you to better encounter and gain a deeper understanding of the variety of wines produced within the same region. The French led the way in demonstrating the unique character and essence of a given wine: one that emanates from the local soil, climate, culture, traditions and vintnering methods. The concept has since been widely recognized throughout the world by wine, alcohol and artisanal product makers. However, the notion of the terroir has also long been a question of debate among many scientists and winemaking experts, since it refers to a rather intangible and fleeting sense of place. The terroir comprises a set of environmental factors that give a wine, a variety of produce or any other crop its specific qualities and characteristics. These environmental factors include geography, geology and other less quantifiable factors. The terroir thus encompasses geographical, geological and cultural features, alongside others that give a vineyard and its products specific qualities. Our wine professionals and specialized local guides will transmit their passion for terroirs to you; they will help you to understand the secrets behind the great wines of celebrated terroirs, whether from Burgundy, the Loire, Bordeaux or the Cotes du Rhone. Well, at least some of their secrets– many remain zealously guarded by prestigious winemakers.

What kind of wine lover are you?

For individuals and small groups, Exclusive France Tours organises customized French wine tours, all supervised by fine wine professionals. Our regional excursions will allow you to discover their precious wine culture and heritage; with us, you will embark on a rare and privileged discovery of France’s main vintnering regions and their hidden treasures. Here is just a taste of what you can expect on one of our tours:

– Cultural and wine-related programmes along celebrated vineyard routes

– Organized tastings in wine domains normally inaccessible to the public

– Practical courses aimed at developing wine-tasting techniques and knowledge

– Personalized encounters and activities allowing you to learn more about local traditions

– Food & wine pairing

French wines are noble, enticing and fascinating

French wine regions we specialise in

If you are a bit unsure about which wine region(s) to select, we will help you choose which of France’ distinctive wine-making areas – Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, the Loire Valley, Alsace, the Rhône Valley or Provence – best suit your taste, interests and plans. Thanks to our wine expertise of over 20 years, we’re delighted to share our knowledge and privileged contacts in the world of French winemaking universe with you. As a result, your private wine tour will be totally unique and full of exclusive experiences– we guarantee it. So don’t hesitate to ask us if you don’t see your preferred one below.

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What do people say?

I want to thank you for your love and support in making it possible for us to have the most amazing proposal day. Thank you for helping me in making this a very special and memorable day in our life. Everything went very well and we are extremely happy!

We are now celebrating in the French Riviera and reminiscing how prefect everything was!

G.&A. Exclusive Romantic Proposal in Champagne - AMEX Australia

Dear Marie and Emeline, Thank you both for all of your help with this itinerary you have both been amazing we cannot believe how we have been able to organise everything that G. requested at such short notice. Your team has been amazing. I will certainly advise our lifestyle team to use your company for any future requests. We appreciate all of your help. As Julia said we can’t wait to see pictures and hear from G. how it all went!

Amy R. Exclusive Romantic Proposal in Champagne for a couple, client of AMEX Australia

Highly recommend. I am not easily impressed, but Marie managed the impossible throughout our entire Champagne experience. She was able to secure private and exclusive access to prestigious houses, which is a privilege reserved only for major distributors and celebrities. Each visit was unique, exclusive, educational and delicious. Looking forward to working with her to explore the rest of France.

Amanda M. A VERY exclusive Champagne Tour...