Bordeaux Wine Trip 2026

In May 2025 we run a fully-inclusive long weekend trip to Chateau La Mespoule near Bergerac (Thursday to Sunday). It was such a success that we are running another long weekend wine trip from Thurs 14th May to Sun 17th May 2026.

The wine weekend gives you the chance to meet producers and taste wines in Bergerac and Bordeaux including a visit to Saint-Emilion. This year we are also looking at the possibility of visiting Cahors.

We take a maximum of 10 people, which keeps group size manageable and means we are welcome at the Chateaux we want to visit (not the places that will accept large tour buses). Since the group size is small, we advise you to get in touch with us quickly if you are interested before the tours fill up.

You pay for your own flights or train travel to Bergerac airport (or may prefer to drive), but everything else is included - airport or station pickup, accommodation, all meals, all drinks, wine tastings and tuition, vineyard visits and local transport.

We stay in the privately owned Chateau La Mespoule, which boasts 8 beautiful ensuite bedrooms. The property enjoys a picturesque lake you can swim in, an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, tennis courts, a gym and a billiard room. Jonny will be accompanying the group.

Included is:

• Three nights accommodation, in double or twin rooms*, with en-suite bathrooms, in our beautiful 16^th century Chateau la Mespoule
• Reception drinks on arrival
• Drinks and wine tutoring each evening
• Continental breakfast every morning
• Lunch at a vineyard or local restaurant, including wine, each day
• Dinners each day which will be either in Chateau la Mespoule or at a local restaurant and will include local wines
• Pick up and drop off to/from Bergerac airport/station or Bordeaux airport 
• All chauffeured transportation during your stay
• At least 4 vineyard tours and tastings (including to a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate)
• Full use of facilities at the chateau to include indoor swimming pool, sauna, tennis court and gym and high-speed wifi

The itinerary includes fabulous meals in local restaurants and at the chateau, memorable winery visits to hand selected wine producers,  a visit to a local market and much more. The full itinerary will be confirmed nearer the time but based on last year you will in for a hand picked selection of small and medium sized producers. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to have a great time with like minded wine enthusiasts, learn more about the wines of Bergerac, Bordeaux and surrounding areas and to experience some excellent winery visits. You pay for your own flights or train travel to Bergerac airport (or may prefer to drive), but everything else is included - airport or station pickup, 3 nights accommodation, all meals, all drinks, wine tastings and tuition, vineyard visits, market visit and local transport.

Price: 1,725 euros per person (roughly £1,500) sharing a double or twin room. You can reserve your places with just a 200 euros deposit per person.

* Single rooms are also available at 2,000 euros per person subject to availability

Dates: Thurs 14th May to Sun 17th May 2026

To find out more or to reserve your space, please send an email to info@sussexwineschool.com to request further information and/or a booking form.

Payment will be made to Evenements de Mespoule SAS in accordance with the conditions on their booking form.

Please Note: Sussex Wine School is acting as an agent for Evenements de Mespoule SAS. The contract for the tour is between you and Evenements de Mespoule SAS.