Discovering Sauternes

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We will meet the winegrowers and emblematic landscapes of the famous Sauternes region, where all the great wines classified as sweet from the 1855 classification appear.
We will visit a cooperage in the morning at Château Smith Haut Lafitte to understand how we make a barrel in which the winemakers raise their wines. After having restored, we will go to two prestigious Châteaux in grand classified growths of Sauternes.
During our trips I will show you unusual places in this region and tell you some of its secrets.
During our visits you will be received by the winemakers themselves or their teams who will share their history and their know-how. Of course, you will not miss the traditional tastings.
At the end of this day, you will have discovered the culture, the gastronomy, the monuments and the landscapes of this French heritage.

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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Bordeaux, France
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips



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We will meet the winegrowers and emblematic landscapes of the famous Sauternes region, where all the great wines classified as sweet from the 1855 classification appear.
We will visit a cooperage in the morning at Château Smith Haut Lafitte to understand how we make a barrel in which the winemakers raise their wines. After having restored, we will go to two prestigious Châteaux in grand classified growths of Sauternes.
During our trips I will show you unusual places in this region and tell you some of its secrets.
During our visits you will be received by the winemakers themselves or their teams who will share their history and their know-how. Of course, you will not miss the traditional tastings.
At the end of this day, you will have discovered the culture, the gastronomy, the monuments and the landscapes of this French heritage.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, 33650 Martillac France

Visit of the Châteaux and tasting of 3 wines

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Visit of the Château and tasting of 3 wines

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Chateauform’ Chateau de Suduiraut, 33210 Preignac France

Visit of the Château and tasting of 3 wines

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes



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