LA RIVIÈRE WINERY FIELD GUIDE
Three-Vintage Dégustation at Château de La Rivière, Fronsac
A focused 30-minute tasting of three Château de La Rivière wines — one white and two reds — served at the château; this guide distills what you taste and the practical details to plan your visit.
Three-Vintage Dégustation at Château de La Rivière, Fronsac.
At Château de La Rivière you sample three wines from the estate — a crisp white and two vintages of the château’s Grand Vin — in a short, vineyard-side dégustation that is credited toward any purchases made on site.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three estate wines: a white and two Grand Vin reds
The tasting presents a Château de La Rivière blanc and two vintages of the Grand Vin rouge, letting you compare a fresh white with richer red expressions from distinct years.
Tasting fee applied to purchases
The cost of the dégustation is deducted from any wine purchases made on site, so the tasting doubles as a chance to sample before you buy.
Château de La Rivière in Fronsac
The wines presented are from the Château de La Rivière range, produced in the Fronsac appellation.
What the day feels like
What the dégustation feels like
Over roughly half an hour at the château, you are led through three pours — choosing between consecutive Blanc vintages and two Grand Vin rouges — with the tasting designed to give a concise, comparative sense of the estate’s style while standing or sitting in the property’s tasting area.
Suitability
Who it's for
Quick notes on suitability and participant restrictions as provided in the trip data.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear or packing requirements are provided in the trip data.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the dégustation last?
The tasting duration is 30 minutes.
Where is the meeting point for the tasting?
The meeting location is Château de La Rivière.
Which wines are included in the tasting?
The sequence includes Château de La Rivière Blanc (2022 or 2023), Château de La Rivière Rouge 2018, and Château de La Rivière Rouge 2020.
Is the cost of the tasting applied to purchases?
Yes — the cost of the dégustation is deducted from wine purchases made on site.
In which appellation are the wines produced?
The Château de La Rivière wines presented are from the Fronsac appellation.