Private tour and visits on the Medoc Castle Route (Luxury Minivan)
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.
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Private Tour and visits on the Route of the Médoc Castles (Luxury Minivan)
Pickup included
What's included in Private tour and visits on the Medoc Castle Route (Luxury Minivan)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Place de la ComediePass-by Only
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.
Chateau Dauzac
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)
Chateau Leoville Poyferre
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)
Inclusions
- The creation of your program (booking of visits)
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Private transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Lunch, dinner, food and drinks unless otherwise stated
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums, castles or attractions
- Gratuities
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.