Discover the subtle intersection of woodworking and winemaking at Château La Rose Perrière’s unique barrel-making tour near Saint-Denis-de-Pile. This three-hour experience combines craft, nature, and tasting to deepen your appreciation of Bordeaux wine.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves light walking and standing
Wildlife
History
The Lussac region, part of Bordeaux’s outer wine appellations, has a rich history of vineyard cultivation dating to the 18th century.
Conservation
Local cooperages like Tonnellerie Sylvain emphasize sustainable forest management to ensure oak resources remain renewable for future vintages.
Château La Rose Perrière
Discover the subtle intersection of woodworking and winemaking at Château La Rose Perrière’s unique barrel-making tour near Saint-Denis-de-Pile. This three-hour experience combines craft, nature, and tasting to deepen your appreciation of Bordeaux wine.
Château La Rose Perrière is a family-owned wine estate located in Saint-Denis-de-Pile in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The château offers guided visits, tastings, and seasonal events that highlight local winemaking traditions and the estate's vineyards. Experiences include the Visite découverte through gardens, vineyards, and historic cellars with a concluding tasting; the Visite dégustation à la barrique, an adult-only 1.5-hour vineyard and barrel tasting that explores aromas from barrels and foudres; and the Visite Chêne, a three-hour journey combining a cooperage tour at Tonnellerie Sylvain (8 km away) with a château visit and tasting. For guests seeking exclusivity, the Visite exclusive provides a private three-hour program including Tonnellerie Sylvain and a tasting that features the rare Collection cuvée. Summer programming includes Apéro Pizza au Château in Lussac with artisanal pizzas by champion pizzaiolo Christophe du Rialto paired with tastings of the estate's first organic vintage. Château La Rose Perrière emphasizes authentic experiences, regional collaboration, and small-group formats that appeal to wine enthusiasts and visitors interested in viticulture and cooperage. Reservations and age restrictions apply for specific experiences, and visitors should verify availability and scheduling in advance.
By combining on-site vineyard access, curated tastings, and partnerships with local artisans and cooperages, Château La Rose Perrière offers transparent, specialized wine tourism rooted in local production and craft. The estate serves as a gateway to Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation experiences, combining terroir-driven wines, educational cellar visits, and seasonal events. Documentation, guided explanations, and trained hosts provide context for tastings and technical demonstrations. Booking recommended during harvest weekends and holidays.
Location
Saint-Denis-de-Pile
In the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region
Tours Offered
5 experiences
Guided, tasting, and private options
Organic Vintage
First organic vintage
Featured at Apéro Pizza events
Durations
1.5–3 hours
Short and extended formats available
Reserve a guided tour, barrel tasting, or private experience to taste the estate's wines and learn local cooperage craft.
Book in Advance
Slots for this 3-hour tour fill quickly, especially during peak season—reserve early to guarantee your spot.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour includes walking through workshop floors and chateau grounds, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
Bring a Notebook
Take notes during demonstrations to remember coopering techniques and wine tasting details.
Transportation Tips
The cooperage is 8 km from the château; consider renting a car or arranging transport to fully enjoy the itinerary.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support for walking on workshop floors and chateau grounds.
Light jacket or layers
Helps you stay comfortable in variable weather during indoor and outdoor segments.
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Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting down cooperage and wine tasting insights.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during warmer visits, especially during the workshop tour.
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