Wine Experience

A wine aficionado’s dream! Join South of France Cruise Wine host and Globe and Mail Wine Critic, Christopher Waters, as he shares his wealth of knowledge both onboard the Scenic Sapphire ship and at a series of one-of-a-kind tastings in France’s top wine-producing region.

CHRISTOPHER WATERS
Globe and Mail Wine Writer

MACON, FRANCE

DAY FIVE

WINE TOUR AND TASTING AT
CHATEAU DE LA CHAIZE

Join a visit to magnificent Chateau de la Chaize for a tour and wine tasting of the estate wines. The signature of the domain is that they vinify wines in parcels in order to highlight the terroir.

WINE TOUR AND TASTING AT BRET BROTHERS

A truly exclusive experience awaits for us today in Vinzelles when we visit Bret Brothers estate to see the vineyards, their winery and taste a range of their acclaimed wines. Usually not open for group visits, they made an exception for us today.

TOURNON, FRANCE

DAY SIX

HIKE THROUGH THE VINEYARDS AND WINE TASTING

Get close to nature as you hike through the sloping vineyards that overlook the Rhone River above Tournon. Learn about the local wine production and taste some of the delicious drops of the region.

ONBOARD
WINE TASTINGS

Globe wine writer, Christopher Waters to host onboard wine tastings in the comfort of the Scenic Sapphire ship’s main lounge.

WINE TOUR AND TASTING AT MAISON CHAPOUTIER

Join a local sommelier today for cote du Rhone tasting at one of the most renowned wine producers from Tain l’Hermitage, M.Chapoutier.

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