Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit Beaulieu Vineyard with a Private Chauffeur
The Rutherford estate behind Georges de Latour Private Reserve, with a new visitor center opened in 2026, and a suggested six-hour day around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Georges and Fernande de Latour founded Beaulieu Vineyard in 1900; the name comes from Fernande's exclamation, "Quel beau lieu!", "what a beautiful place." BV kept making wine through Prohibition by supplying sacramental wine to churches.
After Prohibition, the winemaker André Tchelistcheff, known as the Maestro, joined BV and helped shape modern Napa Valley winemaking. The Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon became one of the valley's first great wines, and BV calls it the original Napa Valley cult classic.
BV opened a new visitor center in July 2026 in its restored 1885 and 1887 stone buildings, with seven tasting spaces, a courtyard with a statue of Tchelistcheff and its first food program. Tastings range from an hour-long flight to library wines.
Tasting Fees
$50 for The 1885 Tasting, about an hour. $80 for the Heritage Tasting with seasonal bites and $95 for A Walk with the Maestro, each 90 minutes. $150 for The Georges de Latour Table and $300 for The Time Traveler, each two hours.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1960 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All experiences are by reservation.
Known For
Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded
1900
Good to Know
All experiences are 21 and over. Most tastings take up to 8 guests; others up to 12, and groups of 15 or more book a custom visit.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford.
10:00 · Pickup at Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Rancho Caymus Inn, a small hacienda-style inn in the heart of Rutherford, is about 2 minutes from Beaulieu Vineyard, and Auberge du Soleil, on the hillside above Rutherford, is about 8 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Beaulieu Vineyard
The 1885 Tasting, about an hour ($50). The Heritage Tasting ($80) runs 90 minutes and moves the rest of the day back 30 minutes.
11:25 · Caymus Vineyards
About 5 minutes away. The Wagner family's winery since 1972, famous for rich Cabernet Sauvignon; its Special Selection is the only wine named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year twice. The seated tasting is about 90 minutes ($50). By appointment, 21 and over.
1:05 · Lunch at Rutherford Grill
About 5 minutes away. Lunch at Rutherford Grill on Highway 29 in Rutherford, open daily for lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · Mumm Napa
About 7 minutes away. A sparkling-wine house on the Silverado Trail with views across the valley. Sip & Sparkle is about an hour ($48). Reservations recommended, 21 and over.
3:20 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: PEJU
Adds about an hour. A family-owned Rutherford estate known for its gardens. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the Taster's Trio at $40.
About $150 to $180 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. The fourth stop is there if the day allows.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Do I need a reservation at Beaulieu Vineyard?
Yes. All experiences are by reservation. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Beaulieu Vineyard?
From $50 per person for The 1885 Tasting to $300 for The Time Traveler, as of September 2026. The Heritage Tasting is $80.
Is BV's new visitor center open?
Yes. It opened on July 13, 2026, in the winery's restored 1885 and 1887 stone buildings.
Can children visit Beaulieu Vineyard?
No. All experiences are for guests 21 and over.
What is Georges de Latour Private Reserve?
BV's flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, which the winery calls the original Napa Valley cult classic.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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