Grands Crus Classes de Graves Wine Tour and Montesquieu's Chateau

Spend a leisurely day exploring the splendid terroir of Pessac-Leognan, birthplace of the Bordeaux vineyards. You'll sample the prestigious wines of the Graves region and tour the chateau of the famous philosopher and winegrower Baron Charles de Montesquieu (16891755).

The red and white wines produced in the Bordeaux wine-growing region of Graves were classified in 1953 by the Institute Nacional des Appellations d'Origine, belonging to the Pessac-Leognan appellation. You are invited to taste these wines with lunch at a chateau, followed by a tour of Chateau de la Brede, owned by the famous philosopher and winegrower Baron Charles de Montesquieu.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Bordeaux Tourist Office

Departure Time:

9:15am

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:15pm

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Lunch
• Wine tasting
• Professional guide
• Transport by air-conditioned coach

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Itinerary:

• 9:15am  -  Departure
• 10:00am - Tour and tasting at a wine chateau
• 11:45am - Tour, tasting and lunch at a 2nd wine chateau
• 3:15pm   - Tour of the Chateau de La Brede
• 5:15pm   - Back to Bordeaux

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