Half-day in the Médoc : 2 wineries & 6 wines

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About this activity

For red wine lovers!

The Médoc is one of the best-known parts of the Bordeaux wine region. Discover this area by visiting two wineries, including a Grand Cru Classé at Margaux, and taste a wide variety of wines (mainly reds).

With your local guide and in a 9-seater minivan, we'll set off to discover this exceptional region.

After driving around for 30 minutes, we'll start with a visit to the first estate to be classified as a Cru Bourgeois. You'll find out how the wines are made and how this organic vineyard is run before tasting 3 wines from the estate.

Then we'll head for the village of Margaux, where you'll visit a second estate classified as a Grand Cru 1855. After a tour of the technical facilities, you will taste 3 wines from this Médoc Grand Cru Classé.

An unforgettable experience to discover the richness of Médoc wines.

9:25 am (or 2:25 pm): meet in front of the Cité du Vin (Wine Museum). Your guide will welcome you and explain the day's programme.

9:30 am (or 2:30 pm): departure.

We begin with a visit to the winery to be classified as a Cru Bourgeois. You will discover how the wines are made and how this organic vineyard is run before tasting 3 wines from the estate (Haut-Médoc, Moulis-en-Médoc and Margaux).

Then we'll head for the village of Margaux, where you'll visit a second estate classified as a Grand Cru 1855 and growing its vines organically or biodynamically. After a tour of the technical facilities, you will taste 3 wines from this Grand Cru Classé of Margaux.

1:30 pm (or 6:30 pm): return to Bordeaux (+/- 15 min.).

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Vert Bordeaux

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: Tasting of 6 wines minimum.
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Visit of two wineries including one in Margaux.

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

La Cite du Vin

Passing by

Your guide will meet you in front of the Cité du Vin (Wine Museum).

Within 30 minutes, he'll take you to the Médoc and the first winery of the day.

On the way, he'll explain the special characteristics of Bordeaux wines and those of the Médoc in particular.
Stop 2

1 h 15 min

Our first stop will be at a Cru Bourgeois estate. Your guide will show you the vines, the cellars, the barrels, and of course at the end you will have the opportunity to taste 3 wines from the estate.
Margaux

1 h 15 min

The second property is located in the prestigious village of Margaux. You will discover an elegant winery, Grand Cru Classé 1855.
La Cite du Vin

Passing by

After the visit to Margaux, we will return to Bordeaux where your guide will drop you off near the Cité du Vin. The return journey will take around 45 minutes.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of the Cité du Vin (Wine Museum). Please arrive 5 minutes before departure.

End point

In front of the Cité du Vin (Wine Museum). Please arrive 5 minutes before departure.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.