Wine-making secrets & olfactory workshop: a sensory immersion at Château Palais Cardinal
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes – Tour, olfactory game, and commented tasting
Welcome to the heart of our family estate, located in the south of the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Appellation. Here, each bunch tells a story, and each wine reflects a choice, a gesture, and care. Come and discover the soul of Château Palais Cardinal through a complete, fun, and sensory experience.
Experience route:
30-minute guided visit
Discover our world: a walk through the vineyards, a presentation of the grape varieties, and our cultivation philosophy.
You will then visit our latest-generation stainless steel vat room, our traditional barrel cellar, and our amphora aging room. From harvest to bottling, we take you behind the scenes of our artisanal work, combining innovation and respect for tradition.
30-minute "Le Nez du Vin" workshop – fun and interactive version
Let the games begin! Using the renowned "Le Nez du Vin" tool by Jean Lenoir, test your nose with 3 vials of typical red wine aromas (fruit, wood, spices, etc.) and 3 vials with wine defects (oxidation, cork, reduction).
Everyone writes down their guesses, and the best noses will be rewarded:
6 correct answers = 1 bottle of Château Palais Cardinal
5 vouchers = 1 bottle of Château Haut Boutisse
30 minutes of guided tasting
Take a seat in our stylish tasting room, located at the top of our panoramic tower with 360° views of the vineyards – or, depending on the weather, in the middle of the rows for a truly immersive experience.
You'll taste three carefully selected wines:
• Château Haut Boutisse – Bordeaux Supérieur, supple and fruity
• La Réserve – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, our second wine, round and structured
• Château Palais Cardinal – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, complex, intense, and refined
Why should you choose this experience?
✔️ To discover the work of the winemaker in a concrete, lively, and educational way
✔️ To stimulate your senses in a fun and original game
✔️ To taste three distinctive cuvées in an exceptional setting
✔️ To try to get a free bottle to take home!
Book your sensory break now and come (re)immerse your nose in wine!
