Wine tasting experiences

Peace, space, nature in the Champagne-hugged Somme valley - and home-grown, organic meals with generous French hosts. Family-perfect

An old farmhouse in a hilltop town deep in wine country, with a charming owner intent on ensuring you make the most of your stay

For escapists, wannabe writers and lovers of rural bliss: a boho hideaway for two (four at a squeeze) in this lush corner of Galicia

Grand riverside house on the edge of a small town near St Emilion; borrow a bike and explore the countryside or relax in the garden

Character and quirk in old and new design and furnishing – private terraces, a shared pool, great walking, cycling and wine-tasting

Explore ‘Green Provence’ on e-bikes, enjoy the pool and calm of a Mediterranean garden surrounded by vineyards. Return to a delicious dinner

Delightful ground-floor apartment of eco villa with fine valley views, down the winding road from Montelparo. Wine tasting nearby!

Come for total peace far from a road, the most delicious food, superb wine and very helpful owners at this lovely old wine estate

Stylish B&B near the fashionable Chartrons quarter. A charming host, spacious rooms, a courtyard garden and delicious breakfasts

Take a bottle of your hosts’ fine burgundy to the garden - a rose-bedded gem with shady magnolias and fruit trees - in the heart of the city

A thoroughly beautiful restoration of an 1850 'Maison Bourgeoise' with its own pretty courtyard and terrace in the heart of bustling Saumur

The high life at this smart winery. Cellar tours, infinity pool, and beach nearby, couples seeking privacy will love the whole experience

Restored trulli on a family-run agriturismo in the Valle d’Itria, with a swimming pool and panoramic views of olive groves and vineyards

Panoramic views, infinity pool and acres of woodland. Blissfully quiet days wandering picturesque hamlets and enjoying the estate’s wine.

Cosy timber-framed cottages from which you can explore Alsace’s vine-striped countryside and traditional villages

Designer hand basins, manicured lawns and bubbles galore are among the treats in store at this top-notch champagne domain

Vast rooms, thick stone walls and ancient flagged floors skilfully modernised to create comfort, surrounded by romantic château gardens

Sublime views across the Tuscan countryside, seasonal food and the kindest host. Children are welcome, oenophiles will be in heaven