Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
FRANCE · WINES + CULTURE
FRANCE — BORDEAUX & GRAND CRU
Compare margins, grape varieties and great châteaux in the heart of Bordeaux.
DURATION7 days
BEST TIMEApr–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Culture
COUNTRYFrance
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Bordeaux → Médoc → Saint-Émilion → Pomerol → Graves/Pessac-Léognan → Bordeaux
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Medoc
2Saint-Émilion
3Pomerol
4Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
5Bordeaux shores
In Bordeaux, Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne help divide a territory marked by the left and right banks. Médoc, Saint-Émilion and Pomerol show how Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, gravel, clay and history have produced some of wine's most famous grading systems.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Bordeaux
The journey begins in Bordeaux, with time for Bordeaux cellars, terroirs and local styles.
DAY 2
Bordeaux → Medoc
The journey leaves Bordeaux and heads to Médoc, with the remainder of the day spent visiting properties and tastings discussed in Médoc.
DAY 3
Médoc — selected experiences
The day in Médoc combines vineyards, producers and tastings in Médoc.
DAY 4
Medoc → Saint-Émilion
The route between Médoc and Saint-Émilion changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter vineyards, producers and tastings in Saint-Émilion.
DAY 5
Saint-Émilion — local experience
The stay in Saint-Émilion continues with cellars, terroirs and local styles of Saint-Émilion.
DAY 6
Saint-Émilion → Pomerol
From Saint-Émilion to Pomerol, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by Pomerol cellars, terroirs and local styles.
DAY 7
Pomerol → Graves/Pessac-Léognan
Travel from Pomerol to Graves/Pessac-Léognan. After arrival, the day opens up space for local ingredients, restaurants and the culinary tradition of Graves/Pessac-Léognan.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Great appellations, châteaux and Bordeaux styles in an immersion dedicated to wine. The sequence between Bordeaux and Graves/Pessac-Léognan gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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