MOON HARBOUR DISTILLERY
Read moreJean-Philippe Ballanger has created the Moon Harbour brand, a 100% Bordeaux whisky: the cereals are grown in the region, the copper stills are made by a local craftsman, and the aging barrels come from nearby châteaux (Sauternes or red wine grands crus). The tour takes in the raw materials storage area, the vat room, the stills and a bunker converted into an ageing cellar. The tour ends with a tasting of the whiskies, rum and gin also distilled on site.
CHÂTEAU PIPEAU
Read moreChâteau Pipeau is a red wine of Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation. The 25-hectare vineyard has been run by the same family since 1929. The four generations that have succeeded each other have transmitted a know-how that makes this wine unique. Today, it is Richard, Brigitte and Jean - lovers of the terroir - who run the wine estate. The family also owns Château Joinin. A favorite of our oenologists during the blind tasting! A funny name, but a great wine, for sure.
BAUD ET MILLET - LA CAVERNE AUX 100 FROMAGES
Wine and cheese restaurant with more than 100 cheeses, catering service, ...Read more
CHÂTEAU LOUDENNE
Read moreToday, Christophe and Sophie Gouache are the owners of the legendary Château Loudenne, founded in 1670. The first terroir in the Médoc appellation, the vineyard borders the Gironde estuary, and boasts a private port where you can arrive by boat. The services on offer are worthy of the place: tours, tastings, workshops, cruises... The estate covers 132 hectares, including 62 hectares planted with Médoc red, Bordeaux white - the oldest in the Médoc (1880) - and rosé. The vineyard is certified organic in 2022 and HVE level 3 in 2017.
CHÂTEAU LA GALIANE
Read moreLocated in the Margaux area, between sea and estuary, Château La Galiane has been a family estate for five generations. This 5-hectare estate is made up of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. The Renon family, who also manage Château Charmant, are passionate about showing you every aspect of this family-run vineyard. A traditional culture that favors organic fertilizers, reasoned weeding and manual harvesting. A warm welcome in the heart of these vines, some of which are over a hundred years old.
CHÂTEAU SAINT-CHRISTOLY
Read moreCathy takes over from 7 generations of winegrowers on this estate created in 1850 by a village blacksmith. Passionate and determined, she strives to give her wine a feminine and very personal touch (it is the only vat room in the region painted in pink!). The meticulous work in the vineyard and in the cellar allows, vintage after vintage, to express magnificently the flavors and the values of this exceptional terroir. In the heart of the property, the château has opened its own guest rooms for 2 to 4 people and a loft "Chai Paulette" for 6 to 10 people.
CHÂTEAU CORBIN MICHOTTE
Read moreFormerly owned by the Prince Noir, the estate underwent a facelift in 2010, when the cellars were rebuilt. This Grand Cru Classé is owned by the Boidron family, who began making wine in 1760, following the rhythm of nature. No herbicides are used here, the grapes are harvested by hand. Only batches of perfect quality are bottled at the Château. The wine is kept in an underground cellar. The awards and medals won are the result of this quality of work. The Boidron family is at the cutting edge of new technologies: a visit is a must!
CHÂTEAU CALON
Read moreGathered around the hillside of Calon overlooking the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, Chateau Calon produces a Montagne Saint-Emilion several times medalist. In addition, there are other wines, the Saint-Georges Saint-Emilion, a Saint-Emilion grand cru classé and a Pomerol. Various vintages are available since 1988. Nearby, do not forget to contemplate the two windmills of the XVth century entirely restored, from where one benefits from a splendid panoramic sight. The site of a rare beauty is also a place of takeoff of hot-air balloons.
CHATEAU DE PRESSAC
Read moreChâteau de Pressac, located in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, is a winery that welcomes around 10,000 visitors every year. Visitors have the opportunity to discover the magnificent panoramas and the heritage of centuries, as well as the art of vine and wine. The château has received several awards, including the Best Of du Tourisme Silver in 2006 in the "Parks, Gardens and Landscapes" category, the Best Of du Tourisme Gold in 2007 for its architecture, and the Best Of Wine in 2014 in the "Architecture and Landscapes" category. Visits are by appointment only. The boutique offers wines from the estate as well as a selection of wine-related items. In 2020, strict sanitary measures are in place, including the use of hydroalcoholic gel, compulsory masks and social distancing. The château also offers special tours and tastings, as well as buffet tours. Space can also be rented for business events.
CHATEAU MALARTIC LAGRAVIERE
Read moreOn the outskirts of Bordeaux, Château Malartic-Lagravière, Grand Cru Classé de Graves (white and red), promises a wine experience. Guided tour, culinary workshop, chic picnic... The château has also been awarded a Best Of Wine Tourism award and a People's Choice Award. By joining the La Bulle Verte slow tourism network, the estate has integrated two walking trails through the vineyards. The reception room is the perfect setting for your receptions.
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRISSON
Read moreChâteau Haut-Brisson is an 18-hectare wine estate in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation, located in the south of the appellation. The vineyard benefits from a diversity of soils and terroirs, producing quality wines. The grape varieties are mainly Merlot and around 10% Cabernet Franc. Visits and tastings (three wines with a cheese & charcuterie slate) are an opportunity to discover the viticultural and winemaking practices implemented at this estate, which has been committed to an environmental approach for many years.
CHÂTEAU PENIN
Read moreA family estate since 1854, Château Penin comes from a highly localized gravel terroir, forcing the vines to dig deep for their resources. The result? Highly concentrated, mature grapes. The Natur cuvées, vinified and preserved without the addition of sulfur, are a benchmark. The estate's wines have won numerous medals. The Union de la Sommellerie Internationale describes Château La Fleur Penin 2015, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, as "grand art" and "haute couture". Visits by appointment only.
LES DOMAINES QUI MONTENT
Read more"Les Domaines qui montent", located on the road leading to the Médoc, is the ideal place for epicureans and lovers of taste. It is a cellar where you can find very good wines, it is also a delicatessen where gourmets are well served (salted meats, foie gras, cheeses, biscuits and jams) and a restaurant. The producers of the "good" are in the honor and the products of the French gastronomy put forward. Gilles shares with you his passion, his choices and invites you to discover the flavours of the products he has selected.
CHATEAU ROBIN
Read moreMentioned in 1874 in the Guide Féret (he was then called the "Cru Robin"), Robin Castle was recaptured in 2003 by Jean and Laurence Caillé. A bolt of lightning for the site and the land (eight plots of vines on a dozen hectares, clay soil-limestone), that the couple decides to glorify by winemaking and rearing techniques: their aim is to make Robin Castle a wine worthy of the most prestigious right bank appellations. The vine is run manually, yields are controlled, to give powerful, concentrated, but elegant wines ready to drink from their youth.
MAISON DU SAUTERNES
Sauternes winegrowers' association and the world's largest Sauternes ...Read more
PUB - BRASSERIE MIRA
Read moreThe Pub de la Brasserie Mira is one of those must-visit addresses for fun evenings on the Bassin. Mira, we already knew the name and even the beer of the brewery created by Jacques and Aurélien, two local children with a passion for hops. They conceived and created a first range of original beers, brewed with spring water from the Bassin and identified on the bottles by a chimera. Mira beers have never ceased to seduce connoisseurs, so it was only logical that the brewer-malters should follow through on their ambition by opening this pub.
VIGNERONS DE TUTIAC
Read moreThe Vignerons de Tutiac open their doors and share their know-how and passion, between traditional values and contemporary trends. Founded in 1974, this cooperative is a must for anyone interested in the Côtes-de-Bordeaux region. Tutiac's 500 winegrowers are part of the Agriconfiance approach to environmentally-friendly farming. Their range of wines can be found in their six boutiques in Gironde, as well as at the Bistro Vignerons wine bar in downtown Bordeaux.
CHÂTEAU DES MATARDS - VIGNOBLES TERRIGEOL
A family business that produces medal-winning Côtes de Blaye Bordeaux ...Read more
MAISON BADIE
Read moreA prestigious house in Bordeaux since 1880, the Luna House has been created thanks to Madame Luna. Once again, she is a woman who is the ambassador of the large wine houses in the Gironde capital. With no fewer than 3 000 references, the house can boast only the wines corresponding to the high demands of the house. The interior of the boutique that occupies the ground floor of a particular th century building is worth a detour.
LE SOBRE
Read moreThis address isn't exactly sober, given the number of beautiful bottles on the shelves. A humorous wink from the people in charge of this cellar, bar and even restaurant. The selections are small nuggets unearthed in France or in vineyards further afield, and are always genuine discoveries. The cellar, which boasts over 500 references, organizes tastings of wines, world whiskies, cognacs and beers, as well as one-off events; it also invites winemakers to present their treasures.