Medoc 1855, Outstanding Crus Classés
1855 is a magic date for Bordeaux winelovers, and a special tour has been devised just for them. Seven great growths, among the most famous in Bordeaux, are welcoming visitors on Friday from May to October on a rotating basis.
- A full day tour to Medoc to discover 3 different appellations and compare the wine
- Lunch at the chateau
- Tour conducted by guides with professional card, French and English
- 3 beautiful wineries along the day
Program:
09:15am: departure by coach from the Bordeaux Tourist Office. During the travel the guide (French & English) presents the Bordeaux vineyards, especially Medoc.
10:30am: the visit of the first wine estate focuses on the notions of terroir grape varieties and blending, followed by a tasting of 2 wines.
12:00pm: the winemaking process is explained in the second château, where visitors also learn first-hand about pairing food and wine at a sit-down lunch!
03:30pm: The history of the classification is explained at the third château as well as the unusual way these wines are sold in Bordeaux. The visit ends with the tasting of two wines.
06:15pm: arrival at the Bordeaux Tourist Office.
**Chateaux partners: château Lascombes, château Marquis de Terme, château Prieuré-Lichine, château Léoville Poyferré, château Desmirail, château de Camensac, château du Tertre.
Operator: Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole
Good to know
Duration
What's included
Guide, transportation by coach, visit of 3 wine estates, wine tasting, lunch.
Not included
Personal expenses
Number of participants
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