Private tour and visits on the Medoc Castle Route (Luxury Minivan)


8 to 9 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 7
Mobile ticket

Overview

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.

Inclusions

  • The creation of your program (booking of visits)
  • Private transport in air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Parking Fees
  • Bottled water

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Place de la Comedie, 33000, Bordeaux France

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.

Stop At: Chateau Dauzac, 1 avenue Georges Johnston, 33460 Labarde France

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.

(Example of visit)

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Chateau Leoville Poyferre, 38 rue de Saint Julien, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle France

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.

(Example of visit)

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Restaurant Le Saint Julien, 11 Rue de Saint-Julien, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, France

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Chateau Lafon Rochet Blanquet Ouest, 33180 Saint-Estephe France

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.

(Example of visit)

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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July 2022

My husband and I planned a last minute trip to Bordeaux and Catherine was so wonderful to work with. She planned the perfect day for us even on such short notice . She knew the perfect places to visit .The guide , Margaux was great as well. I lucked out finding this company online and am really h...

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