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Excursion Médoc wine château visit tour at Bordeaux

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Indulge your senses with the splendid beauty and flavours of the Médoc wine road during this half-day Château visit and wine tasting.

Médoc & Château Wine Roads

Depart the pier for the scenic drive along the famous Quai des Chartrons, cradle of the Bordeaux wine trade, and then begin your tour of the Médoc just north of the city. The Médoc wine road, located between the Gironde Estuary and the Landes Forest, offers magnificent views of vine-covered gravelled rises as far as the eye can see. Along the way, photo stops are made at some of the area's most famous châteaux, which include Margaux and any other famous wine château: i.e. Lafite Rothschild or Mouton Rothschild or Pichon Longueville.

Médoc Wines

Médoc vineyards are extremely orderly and well-maintained. The region's world-renowned châteaux produce celebrated wines, including Moulis, Listrac, Saint Julien, Saint Estèphe, Pauillac, Médoc, Haut Médoc, and Margaux, (with the celebrated château of the same name).

Médoc Wine Château Visit & Tasting

Your tour includes a visit to the cellars of a Classified Great Growth Château, such as Pontet Canet, Lynch Bages, Lagrange, Gruaud Larose, Branaire Ducru, Issan, Kirwan, Pichon Longueville, Rausan Ségla.

Upon arrival, learn about winemaking techniques and participate in a tasting of two wines from the estate.

Following your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 75-minute drive back to the pier.


Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking and standing for approximately 330-660 yards (300-600 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair, provided they can negotiate the stairs and/or steps in château cellars. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests must be 21 years old to participate in the wine tasting. The tour sequence may vary.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Bordeaux, Quai des Chartrons, Médoc Region and Vineyards, Renowned Wine Châteaux, Classified Great Growth Château Tour and Tasting