Not at all! All our experiences are accessible to every level, from complete beginners to knowledgeable enthusiasts. Nicolas adapts his explanations to match the group.

The goal is to enjoy and learn — without jargon or pressure.

• Half-day excursion: 3 to 4 hours
• Full-day excursion: 7 to 8 hours — multiple wineries, lunch included

Multi-day bespoke experiences are also available on request.

Our wine tours are fully all-inclusive:

• Return transport by air-conditioned minibus from Perpignan
• Private visit to one or more wine estates
• Guided tastings of wines from the Roussillon
• Explanations of the terroirs, grape varieties and winemaking
• Meal or picnic depending on the chosen itinerary

The only extras are any bottles purchased at the estates or supplements at restaurants, which remain entirely at your discretion.

We operate across the Roussillon wine region (Pyrénées-Orientales):

• Rivesaltes and Les Aspres — Natural Sweet Wines and AOC Côtes du Roussillon
• The Côte Vermeille — terraced vineyards above the Mediterranean (Collioure, Banyuls)
• Les Fenouillèdes — Maury and its dark schist soils
• The Roussillon plain — between the sea and the Pyrenees

Tours depart from Perpignan or from your place of stay. Return transport by minibus is included in all our wine tours — you don’t drive after tasting.

If you are staying in a nearby resort (Canet, Argelès, Collioure), get in touch — a pick-up can be arranged.

Our wine tours have a maximum of 2 to 8 people per group — intimate and personalised.

All our tours can be entirely privatised for your family, friends or colleagues. For larger groups, bespoke packages are available.

A tasting is about tasting and analysing to understand, not binge-drinking. Quantities are managed to let you discover a wide range of wines, and water is always available.

Since transport is included both ways, there is no driving concern whatsoever.

Roussillon enjoys over 300 sunny days a year.

• Spring (April–June): mild temperatures, lush landscapes, stunning scenery
• Summer (July–August): intense heat — the coolness of the cellars makes touring enjoyable throughout the day
• Autumn (mid-August, September–October): harvest season — the most magical time of year!
• Winter (November–March): quiet, intimate, tailored experiences

Book directly on our website, by phone at +33 6 22 94 81 55 or by email at nicolas@catalan-wine-escape.com.

48 to 72 hours in advance minimum during the season. For groups, 2 to 3 weeks ahead is ideal.
Last-minute requests are sometimes possible — don’t hesitate to contact us!

Available on our website, personalised for a specific tour, a workshop or redeemable across all our activities. A digital voucher with a payment link is sent after purchase — perfect for a last-minute gift.

The recipient contacts us to choose their date. Ideal for a birthday, hen do, Christmas or Father’s/Mother’s Day.

Please let us know as early as possible. Full details are available in our Terms and Conditions.

In the event of extreme weather or an unforeseen situation on our end, we will always offer to reschedule to a date of your choice.

Yes, it is one of our specialities:

• Vineyard team building — trips through the vineyards, wine casino or unique outdoor challenges in extraordinary settings
• Seminar workshops — oenological animation, Masterclass or aperitif?
• Client dinners and gala evenings with guided tasting animation
• Corporate gifts — gift vouchers or privatised experiences

Personalised quote available on request.

Absolutely! Nicolas can come to you with all necessary equipment to run a workshop in your home, garden, private venue or restaurant partner.

Nicolas Menoury is the founder and guide of Catalan Wine Escape. He dedicated over 20 years to the wine trade as a Cellar Master (Maître de Chai), working with winemakers in France and abroad.

Catalan Wine Escape holds the Atout France certification and the Vignobles & Découvertes label.

Roussillon produces dry reds, whites and rosés (AOC Côtes du Roussillon, Collioure…) as well as the celebrated Natural Sweet Wines (VDN), of which Roussillon is the world’s leading producer.

A VDN (Banyuls, Maury, Rivesaltes, Muscat) is made by interrupting fermentation with added alcohol, preserving the grape’s natural sugars. Rich and complex — wonderful as an aperitif, with cheese or chocolate.

Yes! The estates sell their bottles on-site at cellar-door prices. Nicolas can guide your choices based on your favourites from the day. We can also arrange delivery of your bottles directly to your home!

Yes! Nicolas speaks English. All our Wine Tours and workshops can be conducted entirely in English — just mention it when booking.