Takamaka Boutique Winery Tour

The Takamaka Boutique Winery Tour includes:

• Entrance fee
• Guided tour of the winery
• Opportunity to meet the winemaker for a personal insight
• Exclusive screening of a short film on the winemaking process
• Wine tasting at the bar (non-alcoholic cocktails available for minors)
• Visit the boutique and art gallery
• Access to the on-site café for a relaxing break

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

Discover the Unique Takamaka Boutique Winery in the Heart of Mauritius

Forget châteaux and grapes—this is winemaking with a twist! Takamaka Boutique Winery is rewriting the rules of winemaking where they are crafted entirely from luscious Mauritian lychees, grown on 50-year-old orchards in the North—pesticide-free, herbicide-free and 100% local. A visit to this one-of-a-kind winery is an absolute must!

The winery tour begins with a warm welcome from the friendly team or the oenologist himself, Alexander Oxenham, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at the one-of-a-kind winemaking process. Forget vineyards and ancient traditions—here, it’s all about innovation, passion, and a whole lot of tropical charm.

The process begins with hand-selected Mauritian lychees (sometimes called “the Chinese cherry”), chosen for their quality. Each fruit is peeled by hand to ensure the best flavour, before being placed in thermo-regulated tanks for fermentation. Using carefully chosen yeast strains, the fermentation process brings out the unique, aromatic qualities of the lychee.

Enjoy an enriching experience, complete with a short documentary and a guided tour that gives you an insight into the art of lychee winemaking. Then, treat your taste buds to a wine-tasting session featuring award-winning creations like the dry and sophisticated Tanara, the fruity Aquarel, and the decadent Eclipse. Even kids get to join the fun with a special non-alcoholic drink!

Before you leave, don’t miss the boutique, where you can snag a bottle of your favourite lychee wine. You may also find a selection of unique local products and souvenirs.

About the Award-Winning Takamaka Boutique Winery

Takamaka Boutique Winery was established through the vision of Alexander Oxenham, the island's only qualified oenologist. Driven by passion and innovation, Alexander created Mauritius’s first winery dedicated exclusively to crafting exquisite lychee wines.

The Takamaka Boutique Winery has won numerous awards for its exceptional offerings, including:

• Luxury Lifestyle Award 2019 for its luxury experience
• Conscious Leader by Mauritius Conscious Travel
• Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge and London Wine Competition (2023)

         - Tanara: A refined dry lychee white, aged in barrels

         - Aquarel: A delightful off-dry lychee wine

         - Eclipse: A luscious sweet lychee wine

The Winemaker: Alexander Oxenham

A pioneer in the Mauritian wine industry, Alexander Oxenham is a fully qualified winemaker with an impressive portfolio of expertise and credentials:

• Holds a Master’s Degree in International Business of Wines and Spirits
• Trained as a Superior Agricultural Technician in Viticulture-Oenology
• Certified International Bordeaux Wine Educator, recognised by the Interprofessional Committee of Bordeaux Wines
• Approved Programme Provider for Mauritius by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust of London

Alexander perfected his craft through numerous vinification campaigns in South Africa and France before returning to Mauritius in 2010. Upon his return, he played a pivotal role in training Mauritian wine professionals, advising local rum distilleries, and serving as a jury member in several international competitions. Today, Alexander is devoted to making lychee wines at Takamaka Boutique Winery.

• Number of participants: 30 people maximum - divided into 2 groups of 15 people
• Wine tasting will be organised for visitors over 18 years old. Non-alcoholic cocktails are available for minors.
• The client shall be solely responsible for all losses and damages caused to the properties.