Half-day in the Médoc : 2 wineries & 6 wines
Description
For red wine lovers! The Médoc is one of the best-known parts of the Bordeaux wine region. Discover this area by visiting two wineries, including a Grand Cru Classé at Margaux, and taste a wide variety of wines (mainly reds). With your local guide and in a 9-seater minivan, we'll set off to discover this exceptional region. After driving around for 30 minutes, we'll start with a visit to the first estate to be classified as a Cru Bourgeois. You'll find out how the wines are made and how this organic vineyard is run before tasting 3 wines from the estate. Then we'll head for the village of Margaux, where you'll visit a second estate classified as a Grand Cru 1855. After a tour of the technical facilities, you will taste 3 wines from this Médoc Grand Cru Classé. An unforgettable experience to discover the richness of Médoc wines. 9:25 am (or 2:25 pm): meet in front of the Cité du Vin (Wine Museum). Your guide will welcome you and explain the day's programme. 9:30 am (or 2:30 pm): departure. We begin with a visit to the winery to be classified as a Cru Bourgeois. You will discover how the wines are made and how this organic vineyard is run before tasting 3 wines from the estate (Haut-Médoc, Moulis-en-Médoc and Margaux). Then we'll head for the village of Margaux, where you'll visit a second estate classified as a Grand Cru 1855 and growing its vines organically or biodynamically. After a tour of the technical facilities, you will taste 3 wines from this Grand Cru Classé of Margaux. 1:30 pm (or 6:30 pm): return to Bordeaux (+/- 15 min.).
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Itinerary
Your guide will meet you in front of the Cité du Vin (Wine Museum). Within 30 minutes, he'll take you to the Médoc and the first winery of the day. On the way, he'll explain the special characteristics of Bordeaux wines and those of the Médoc in particular.
Our first stop will be at a Cru Bourgeois estate. Your guide will show you the vines, the cellars, the barrels, and of course at the end you will have the opportunity to taste 3 wines from the estate.
The second property is located in the prestigious village of Margaux. You will discover an elegant winery, Grand Cru Classé 1855.
After the visit to Margaux, we will return to Bordeaux where your guide will drop you off near the Cité du Vin. The return journey will take around 45 minutes.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only people over the age of 18 may consume alcohol.
- Bring a bottle of water
Reviews(3)
Very good small group excursion. Being the only French speaker, Emmanuel visited me in French and shared his knowledge and passion for wine. Very Good Welcoming in 2 vineyards.
merci beaucoup François d'avoir pris le temps de laisser un avis. Je suis content que la visite vous ai plu. Au plaisir, Emmanuel
Really easy morning. Two lovely and very different wineries. Emmanuel was a great guide and easy company. Highly recommend.
Thank you!
We were picked up on time by Emmanuel with a 7-seater. In a small group of four people we visited two interesting chateaux where we were shown around by people from the chateaux themselves. Along the way we were talked about Bordeaux wines. Since the group spoke the best English, Emmanuel did everything in that language. All in all a fun and well organized trip.
Thank you!
