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Know-how and modernity at Château La Croizille
The lower yield and the age of the vines, which are among the oldest in the vineyard, give La Croizille wine a unique personality.
Each of the stages of vinification has been studied to extract the best from the grapes. From desuckering to stripping, the grapes are pampered by the chateau team. The technical installations have been rigorously thought out and play the card of modernity by opting for cutting-edge technologies.
With the construction of a new cellar in 2012, the De Schepper family opened a new chapter in the history of the château.
Visit Saint-Emilion and its surrounding vineyards
Your wine day in the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol area to meet 3 Châteaux! Each will show you, in its own way, behind the scenes of the production of these exceptional wines. Tastings and lunch included!
Travellers' review - Château La Croizille
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Perfect
The tour of Château La Croizille and the wine tasting were perfect. The location is incredible, with a breathtaking view. The bed-and-breakfast in Rauzan was excellent... I highly recommend it.
Sandra C.
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Very informative
The trip didn’t exactly match what was advertised on the gift certificate, but it was consistent with the itinerary that was later sent to us. The three winery tours in three different appellations were all very distinct, and the guides were very attentive to our questions. They taught us a great deal, especially the guide at Château de la Croizille. We left with a much clearer understanding of the different approaches to winemaking in the Bordeaux region.
Philippe G.
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Ilôt des Vignes and Château La Croizille
A fantastic tour of the wine cellars and tasting, a great atmosphere, and a guide who is passionate about her work. The accommodations were wonderful: a spacious and well-kept room, a peaceful and lush setting, an exquisite and hearty home-cooked meal, and a charming and attentive host. I highly recommend L’Ilôt des Vignes.
Magali H.
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Discovery Day
What a wonderful discovery during our wine-tasting day in Saint-Émilion! We particularly enjoyed our first two visits, to Château Champion and Château Tailhas. The staff there were very attentive, passionate, and took the time to share their knowledge of the terroir and their expertise. It was a real pleasure to talk with them. We’ll be back in a heartbeat! On the other hand, we were a bit disappointed by our visit to Château de la Croizille, which seemed more focused on the industrial side of things than on the authenticity of the terroir. We also had the chance to discover the restaurant Lard et Bouchon, a wonderful spot that perfectly rounded out the day with great food and a warm, friendly atmosphere. It was a wonderful discovery that we thoroughly enjoyed, as was the visit to St. Émilion ☺️
Sandrine L.
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A wonderful introduction to wine appreciation
We visited three wineries, each offering a rather different experience, but all of them interesting. We enjoyed Château Champion, a family-run business where we received a warm welcome. The tour was authentic and very friendly. You can really feel their passion for their craft and their desire to share their family’s expertise. A wonderful discovery! We liked Château Tailhas, with its pleasant welcome and interesting tour. We appreciated the family atmosphere and the closeness to the people who bring the estate to life. Finally, Château Croizille offered a different approach, with a distinct estate and way of operating. The tour was interesting. Lunch was a wonderful surprise: the restaurant “LARD ET BOUCHON,” located in the heart of Saint-Émilion, with a lovely, cozy atmosphere—and the food was truly excellent. A delicious, refined meal that perfectly rounded out this wonderful day of exploring the wineries. All in all, three complementary visits that allowed us to discover different facets of the wine world. A wonderful experience that we recommend to wine lovers and those seeking new discoveries. Thank you for this wonderful itinerary.
SOLANGE B.
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Château La Croizille, Saint-Emilion
A wonderful experience. The tour of the château and the wine tasting were both very interesting. We also received a very warm welcome at the Îlot Vignes bed-and-breakfast. Pierre-Yves is very hospitable and friendly. We enjoyed a delicious dinner in a relaxing setting.
Véronique A.
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A day full of discoveries and delicious flavors
We had the pleasure of visiting three wineries, each offering quite different but equally interesting experiences. We particularly enjoyed Château Champion, a family-run business where we received a truly impeccable welcome. The tour was warm, authentic, and very friendly. You can really feel their passion for the craft and their desire to share the family’s expertise. A wonderful discovery! We also really enjoyed Château Tailhas, with its warm welcome and interesting tour. Once again, we appreciated the family atmosphere and the close connection with the people who run the estate. Finally, Château Croizille offered a different approach, with a unique estate and operational style. The tour was interesting, especially for learning about another way of producing and marketing wine, but we personally preferred the charm and authenticity of the two family-run estates. Lunch was also a wonderful surprise: the restaurant “Chai Pascal,” located in the heart of Saint-Émilion, was very pleasant, and we really enjoyed our meal. A delicious meal that perfectly rounded out this wonderful day of exploring the wineries. All in all, these three complementary tours offered a chance to discover different facets of the wine world. A wonderful experience that we highly recommend to wine lovers and those who enjoy exploring new places!
Maïté D.
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Some truly wonderful and delightful discoveries
Our visits to Château Champion and Château Tailhas were very enjoyable, interesting, and informative. We were warmly welcomed, and the owners and staff, driven by their passion, were very hospitable and eager to help us understand and taste their wines. On the other hand, our visit to Château Croizille was a big disappointment: the welcome was far from warm, the tour was rushed, the tasting was hurried through without any explanations, and our questions seemed to annoy our guide (Killian) and distract him from texting!.... The restaurant where we had lunch, Le Candale, was very good, with a magnificent view surrounded by vineyards.
Emmanuelle P.
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A perfectly orchestrated wine escapade
Booking with Vinotrip was very easy, and the organization was impeccable throughout. The road book is particularly well designed: all the essential information is included (addresses, châteaux contact details, descriptions of activities), so you can let yourself be guided with complete peace of mind. The selection of estates is of the highest quality, with some excellent discoveries such as Château Le Bouscaut, Château de Camarsac, Château Le Taillan and Château La Croizille. Each visit was an enriching experience, thanks to our passionate guides, whom we thank for sharing their knowledge with us. As far as accommodation was concerned, we stayed at Château Seguin, a magnificent place offering a spacious and very comfortable room. The only small point for improvement was the breakfast, which was slightly below standard. In terms of catering, everything was just right. Saturday evening's dinner at Titut was a pleasant surprise, both for the quality of the dishes and the warm welcome from the team. Sunday's lunch at Château Au Marquis de Terme in Margaux offered a top-of-the-range gastronomic experience, perfect to round off the weekend. In short, a successful stay from start to finish: seamless organization, top-quality services, magnificent discoveries and a great deal of pleasure for both the eyes and the taste buds. An experience I can wholeheartedly recommend!
Bruno S.
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A beautiful day in the vineyards
Vinotrip for lovers under a beautiful sun. Chateau Champion and Chateau Tailhas: passionate owners, we really appreciated the welcome and the discussions. Delicious meal at Lard et Bouchon, stroll around Saint Emilion... we didn't enjoy Chateau Croizille so much... more touristy in the welcome and a visit with approximate information, very nice views of the rolling vineyards though. A lovely day out.
Vanessa G.
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VINOTRIP Stay
Very good stay, pleasant memories. Visits and tastings at Chateaux Taillan, Camarsac (with assamblage workshop), Seguin, La Croizille, great. Chambre d'Hote Chateau de Seguin, good. Restaurant Le Savoie, no reservations, average welcome. Restaurant Chez Titut, good welcome and good food (recommend). A small problem was the distance between Le Savoie and Chateau de Camarsac in the early afternoon with the traffic on the Bordeaux bypass (to be reviewed). Thanks to the VINOTRIP team for the organization.
Louis R.
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weekend 5/5
After a visit and tasting at Château la CROIZILLE, we spent the night at Château Tifayne, where we had another tasting, a warm welcome, excellent accommodation and a delicious breakfast, plus dinner at a restaurant in the town of Montagne, which was perfect.
Beatrice D.
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Excellent stay in St Emilion
I'm delighted with my stay. Accommodation: the Villa Héloise has been beautifully renovated.
Florian F.
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Very nice stay
Well-organized stay with Vinotrip. The visits and tastings at Châteaux du Taillan, La Croizille and Seguin were great. We enjoyed the assembly workshop at Château de Camarsac. The restaurants we booked were top-notch (Le Savoie in Margaux and Chez Titut in Créon). We stayed in a B&B at Château Seguin. The room was great, nothing to complain about. The downside was that the breakfast was not up to the standard you'd expect from a bed and breakfast, especially given the location.
Marion V.
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VERY PLEASANT STAY!
Our stay began with a visit to the Château du Taillan, followed by a wonderful tasting of 5 different wines. The guide, Ludivine, was very friendly and knew all the anecdotes about the place inside out. We had lunch at the Savoie restaurant in Margaux. The food was excellent. For the remainder of our stay, we had a second visit to Château du Payre, where we also slept. Interesting visit, a few approximations and a 1h30 wait before starting the tour. The owner was very friendly, but probably too busy with this activity. All this in no way detracted from the quality of the room and the excellent table d'hôtes dinner! The next day we had a third and final visit to Château de la Croizille, where we enjoyed an incredible tour and tasting led by Laura, a very knowledgeable guide despite her young age! We literally drank in her words. I highly recommend Vinotrip!
Lilas C.
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The De Schepper family
It was in the mid-1900s that the De Schepper family moved to Château Tour Baladoz, not far from Château La Croizille. The family bought the Château La Croizille in 1996.
The Baladoz and La Croizille wine-estates now belong to the same family. The De Schepper family produces an exceptional wine that respects the local terroir, while playing the card of modernity, like its innovative architecture. -
Wine tourism and awards
Château La Croizille has been open to wine tourism for 10 years now.
Building on its success, it has been rewarded with 2 Best of Wine Tourism trophies, including the 2015 International Gold Trophy. The estate also has a panoramic room to admire the surrounding vineyards.
Wine tourism partners near Saint-Emilion and Pomerol
Château Valandraud 3-star hotel in Bordeaux 4-star hotel in Bordeaux 5-star hotel in Bordeaux Château Ambe Tour Pourret Château Baudan Château Bouscaut Château Carbonnieux Château Champion Château Cos Labory Château de Camarsac Château de Ferrand Chateau de la Romaningue Château des Faures Château des Ormes de Pez Château Desmirail Château du Payre Château du Taillan Château du Tertre Château Féret-Lambert Château Fleur de Roques Château Fonplégade Château Giscours Château Haut-Bailly Château La Grande Clotte Château La Tour de Bessan Château Lafon-Rochet Château Loudenne Château Lynch-Bages Château Meyre Château Paloumey Château Pape Clément Château Pomys Château Saint Ahon Chateau Siaurac Château Siran Château Smith Haut Lafitte Chateau Soutard Château Suduiraut Château Tifayne Château Tour Saint Christophe Clos de la Barbanne Golf du Médoc Guesthouse l’Ilot-Vignes La Wine Hôte Nadalié cooperage Rollan de By Domain Safran de Bordeaux Sources de Caudalie Villa Héloise