Why choose this Bordeaux tour ?
Discover in private tour, the ranking of 1855 and the prestigious vineyards of the Médoc on the mythical route of the Castles. This route alone is already a pleasure, as the Castles with famous names are numerous: Château Margaux, Château Léoville Poyferré, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Gruaud Larose, Château Lascombes, Château Pichon Longueville, Château Prieuré-Lichine, Château Pontet- Canet, Château Lynch-Bages … And these are just some of the castles that you will enjoy discovering.
We take care of the organization of your day.
You will visit 3 castles during the day and make many photo stops in front of the most emblematic ones such as Château Palmer, Château Margaux, Château Beychevelle, Château Pichon Baron, Château Lafon-Rochet, Cos d’Estournel …
You will be guided during each of your visits by the guides of the castles, and you will taste at the end of each visit 2 or 3 wines of the property.
Make the most of your Bordeaux adventure
What makes Private tour and visits on the Medoc Castle Route (Luxury Minivan) a unique experience ?
The starting point of your oenological journey will make you discover very colorful, powerful and harmonious wines and the terroirs on which they are produced. These wines will defy time in your cellar.
The Médoc, which stretches over 80 km, is a peninsula that takes shape north of the Bordeaux agglomeration and ends at the Pointe des Graves. The wine route, which crosses it, is long and winding and offers you time to discover a mosaic of plots, dotted with castles of very different styles, sometimes flamboyant, sometimes romantic, sometimes austere. You will be amazed by this legendary route.
Dauzac is the first Château which borders the legendary Route des Châteaux. Fifth Classified Growth in Margaux appellation.
It was his steward who invented the “Bordeaux porridge”, made from copper sulphate and water. Still used today, this treatment is one of the few authorized in organic farming.
You will be offered a tasting of the property’s wines at the end of the visit.
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Second Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien.
Until the 19th century, the Léoville estate was one of the largest and oldest crus in the Médoc. The vineyard stretched from Château Beychevelle to Château Latour. Divided into three parts, the Châteaux Léoville Las Cases, Léoville Barton and Léoville Poyferré remain today.
The guide of the castle will share with you the secrets of the work of the vine, the different techniques used for winemaking and the methods of aging in oak barrels.
At the end of the visit, you will taste the wines of the estate.
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A Maître Restaurateur who welcomes his clients as friends, and who offers one of the best restaurants in the region.
Not to stop there would be a mistake.
Fourth Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Estèphe, its canary yellow chartreuse is known worldwide.
Its history which goes back to the XVII th century was animated, is written today in an alliance of modernity, for the technical installations and ancestral traditions of the production methods inherited from the illustrious predecessors at the head of the domain.
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Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Private tour and visits on the Medoc Castle Route (Luxury Minivan) Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- The creation of your program (booking of visits)
- Private transport in air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
- Lunch, dinner, food and drinks unless otherwise stated
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums, castles or attractions
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Aquitaine Limousine Wine Tours and Transportation.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
