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 (1689 -1755).
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.
Location: Bordeaux, France
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2012-May-18 To 2012-Oct-26
Grands Crus Classes de Graves Wine Tour and Montesquieu's Chateau
Departure Dates: Seasonal May 21 - October 29 Thursday Commences: Bordeaux, France Departure Point: Bordeaux Tourist Office Departure Time: 9:15am Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:30pm 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
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
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Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.
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