Wines and spirits Aquitaine

The small estate of the 1950s was transformed into a beautiful 28 hectare vineyard, one of the crown of the vineyards Robin (Rol Valentin in saint-emilion., Vieux Taillefer in pomerol). The site of Laussac castle, where the vineyard has opened for two centuries, is 8 km from Saint-Emilion. It is the "flying" winemaker Michel Rolland a large dining area and veranda facing its development since 2004, with its concern habiuel of precision and perfectionism. The result is a very nice wine, linked to the fruit, with toastées and vanilla touches. The hotel suggests of a beautiful guard, in the course of which have tannins blend to leave room for more pleasures.

Located about ten kilometres from Bordeaux, the Château Carignan, in AOC First-rib-de-Bordeaux (3 400 hectares spread over 37 communes on the right bank of the Garonne), looks favourably towards the prestigious right bank appellations (saint-émilion and pomerol): it's here the maître Merlot. It thrives on clay-clay soils and gives soft and rounded wines with a very assertive taste of fruit. The area represents an area of 150 hectares.

Château Labatut Bouchard, after being the heritage of 7 generations within the Bouchard family, is now the property of Valérie and Frédéric Méhaye - already happy owners of a Médoc cru bourgeois, Château Sipian - covers 50 hectares - 39 hectares of red and 11 hectares of white. We will discover a first Côtes-de-Bordeaux aged in barrels, a dry white Sauvignon, a rosé and a very good sweet AOC Cadillac, aged in barrels. One fifth of the production of the vineyard comes from the Sémillon white vines. Frédéric has breathed a real wind of modernity, while meticulously conserving the traditional methods of vinification, with total respect for the environment and for this land that he particularly loves.

Château Beaulé La Guillaumette is a family estate located in Pompignac, Gironde. Managed by Geneviève and Bernard Artigue, the estate extends over 48 hectares of vineyards. The château offers an authentic setting, perched on a hill amidst the vines, with a breathtaking view of the Entre-deux-Mers landscape. The wine produced by Bernard Artigue, "Château La Guillaumette", is available in Bordeaux Rouge Supérieur, Rosé and White. Château Beaulé La Guillaumette also produces wine confit.

Domaine du Cheval Blanc, located in Saint-Germain-de-Grave, is a family-run winery offering a range of A.O.C. Bordeaux and Cadillac wines. Visitors can taste the wines free of charge and enjoy a guided tour of the estate. It is advisable to contact the winery at least one hour before your visit to ensure the best possible reception conditions. The estate can accommodate groups from 10 to 60 people, with prices quoted on request. The estate also organizes an annual open house on Whitsun weekend, where visitors can take part in festive and gourmet events. For motorhome owners, the estate has a parking area equipped with water, electricity, showers and sanitary facilities, with a capacity of 3 motorhomes.

Located in the heart of Médoc, between Pauillac and Cissac, the estate covers 100 hectares. In addition to the various amenities offered by the castle, you can buy a high quality bourgeois wine after enjoying the various vintages.

The opinion of oenologists: Château Fontesteau Variation High Médoc 2004: black dress, garnet reflections slightly tuilés. Nose of candied fruit, nuances and rêveuses, beautiful minéralité. Mouth to round attack, full and fat, evolution pleasant chocolate, final toasted of beautiful length.

The Domaine du Château Coufran belonged to the Marquis de Verthamon and then to the Célérier family. In 1924, it was acquired by Mr Louis Miailhe, who brings to the restoration of the vineyard the greatest care. Today, frequently described as pomerol du, the originality of the Coufran castle is part of the geography and the singular choice of its variety. The règes of its vines, almost exclusively of Merlot, climb the hindquarters in the mouth of the Gironde. The early of this grape is extremely dry, dry, and very well exposed. Thanks to a traditional ageing in oak barrels, Coufran Castle is synonymous with a fleshy, expanded, flexible wine with a touch of ripe fruit when still young. Thanks to its quality and excellent value for money, Château Coufran is one of the top peloton of upper bourgeois bourgeois. Château Coufran is also a member of the Bordeaux Wine Academy and the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux. A careful selection makes it possible to develop a second wine, La Rose-Ancre castle, which comes from a domain merged with that of Coufran.

Beer lovers will be won over by this cellar featuring over 500 references of local and international spirits and beers. You can even accompany your drink with nibbles (sausages, cheeses, terrines...). A warm welcome awaits you, and you can rely on the team, always available, to give you the advice you need to suit your tastes. Special evenings, theme evenings and other events are regularly organized to encourage socializing!

Rather famous for its châteaux Pavie-Macquin in Saint-Emilion and Certan in Pomerol, the Thienpont family was a "pioneer" in the Côtes de Francs since the day after the Second World War. Between Château Puygueraud, its leading figure, and the "recent" Château La Prade, Nicolas Thienpont and his brothers acquired a 6.5 hectare property, "Les Charmes Godard", in 1988. This estate produces a red wine, a dry white wine and a sweet cuvée called Aurea.

One of the oldest estates in the Médoc, Château d'Arsac can look back on an eventful history of over 1,000 years. Owned by the Sires d'Arsac in the 12th century, then by Thomas de Montaigne, the philosopher's brother, in the 16th century, it was planted with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon at the end of the 18th century. Today, Château d'Arsac has 108 hectares of vines out of the 250 hectares of the property. We distinguish Château d'Arsac (AOC Margaux, exceptional cru bourgeois), Château Le Monteil d'Arsac (AOC Haut-Médoc, cru bourgeois), Cuvée Céline (AOC Bordeaux White) and Cuvée Scooter (AOC Bordeaux Rosé). The site is also remarkable for the quality of its architectural rehabilitation and for the choice of sculptures by the owner Philippe Raoux. Works by Bernard Pagès, Jean-Michel Folon, Rotraut Klein-Moquay, Jean-Pierre Raynaud, Susumu Shingu or Bernar Venet punctuate the "Garden of Sculptures". The visit also includes a historical, artistic and oenological part. A wine tasting is served at the end of the visit.

In addition to the Grands Classé Cru of Pauillac, it is a property where it is good to stop: the Gaudin castle. Here, you are sure to find a warm welcome and open house day throughout the year. The visit is provided by Linette Capdevielle, the owner, working and collecting these 10 acres planted co-cathedral of cabernet (85), merlot (10), and a combination of petit verdot, malbec and carménère (5). A vintage in hand, and one vinifies in a traditional way. At the end of the visit to the cellars, it is offered to visitors to take place in a setting made of bottle, then capsule label and the aforementioned bottle. Note the possibility of groups welcome in the converted farm building.

This family property, which has been in the family since the 18th century, is home to a magnificent wine storehouse built by the Bordeaux architect Fargeaudoux in 1896. The wines produced by Catherine Craveia-Goyaud are the perfect expression of the grape varieties - Semillon 89%, Sauvignon 10% and Muscadelle 1% - from the Sauternes terroir of Haut-Barsac. Thus, the wines have a wide and superb aromatic palette with notes of apricot and white flowers. The mouth is smooth and keeps a good freshness. A treat.

Classé Castle has been classified as a great believer in serious red since 1959, and now has 48 ha, mostly in red grape varieties, averaging 40 years. The area also produces, in red and white the Abeille Bee, a selection of young vines, from the parcel of Château fieuzal and which enjoys the same care as its eldest. The castle Haut-Gardère, housed in Terraced, finally gives red and white wines in line with its illustrious neighbour.

On the slopes of Lucq-de-Béarn, facing the Pyrenees, lies the Domaine Larroudé. The Estoueigt family, who have lived on the Béarnaise farm for several generations, have always produced wine. The entire estate has gone organic since 2011, so each terroir expresses itself in the best possible way. The earth breathes and reveals its full potential. The range of wines is thus very complete: table grapes, grape juice and jam, dry and sweet Jurançon, rosé wine, red wine and sparkling wine. Diversity at the service of the consumer, who inevitably benefits from it.

This castle is the most important neoclassical building in Bordeaux. Designed by the architect Louis Combes in 1810, it rises on four levels generously lit by large bay windows. The estate began to take shape between 1572 and 1582, thanks to its owner Pierre de Lestonnac, who managed to completely restructure the property to move from cereal to vine growing. Over the centuries, several owners gradually made the wine of Château Margaux, a wine of excellence. At the beginning of the 1970s, the recession and the disastrous and unsellable vintages of 1972, 1973 and 1974 put the Ginestet family, then owners, in a desperate situation. It was in 1977 that André Mentzelopoulos bought the property. The Ionic columns that adorn the peristyle of the château remind him of his native Greece and make him realise the extent of the work that needs to be done to restore Margaux to its place as Premier. In 1980, his daughter Corinne succeeded him and took up the challenge. Today she is the sole owner and manager of Château Margaux. The vineyard of this Premier Grand Cru Classé covers an area totalling 262 hectares.

In 1855, Durfort-Vivens received its classification of Second Cru Classé of Médoc. The cru is taken over in 1937 by the Société du Château Margaux, of which the Lurton family is then one of the major shareholders. The wines were then vinified at Château Margaux, until 1961, where Lucien Lurton, already owner of the Brane-Cantenac castle becomes purchaser. This passionate and great connoisseur of wine terroirs rehabilitates the vineyard. In 1992, his son Gonzague inherited the property which is then provided with a new cellar and a new vat cellar. Neat harvest and careful wine-making enhance the typical features of the grape, which gives a deep and elegant wine. The vine population is divided between Cabernet-Sauvignon (66%), Merlot (24%) and Cabernet-Franc (6%). The ageing is done in oak barrels with fine grain of the forests of central France, for 18 months on average.

The Haugarot domain is young and its energetic vine-grower is almost so! Taken back by Jean-Pierre Prohoram in 2004, it is an independent operation that began to transform its 2 hectares of vines in 2004, with a production of Petit Manseng and a "André Jean". Today with four new vintages from the 6 hectares of which 30% are reserved for the production of dry jurancon and the rest to that of the moelleux jurancon, one can say that Jean-Pierre has successfully met his challenge! The area is now flourishing and is based on products derived from organic farming. here we work from the lunar calendar to respect the biodynamisme while using contemporary processes. All wines are vinified in AOC "Jurancon", sweet freshness to meet. The Cuvée Cuvée is a good example, with its exotic notes of sweet fruit but we love the "Sonqué your tù" which means in Béarnais "nothing only for you", with flavours of caramel and dry apricot. To discover them, do not hesitate to visit the chai and why not the estate, from the work of the vine to tasting, everything is exciting!

Wine from the first slopes of the river, the production of the Château de Lidonne is intimately linked to the Dordogne, which flows down the vineyard. After a traditional vinification made of stainless steel vat and a minimum ageing of 18 months, this Côtes-de-Bourg is bottled on site. You discover in the shade of hundred-year-old cedars one of the oldest vineyards in the Gironde, property of the Archbishop of Bordeaux in the 15th century and then operated by a religious brotherhood that hosted the pilgrims on the way to Saint-Jacques. Today, the stones, which have retained the mark of the past, are a setting of choice to taste this wine, sold from €4.70 to €5.50 depending on the vintage (available: 1997 to 2003).

The opinion of oenologists on the Château de Lidonne Côtes-de-Bourg 2001: beautiful ruby garnet color. The palate is fine and balanced. Pretty red fruits return. A wine of guard.

Jean-Paul Lachaud left the Agora to install his cellar at the entrance of the shopping mall and served as a locomotive to revitalize this Hyper U commercial space. The site is pleasant and accessible, with great wines in the window and champagnes. The selection will seek wines from all French terroirs, for example from the Luberon and Ventouxet appellations, and some foreign productions. Lovers of homemade beers know that the boss always has a finding to offer. Tastings are organised regularly to promote original wines.

English groceries in the heart of Lescar offering a wide choice of products including a fine selection of whiskies (including 30 years of age, numbered vintages, non, etc.), alongside teas, herbal teas, marmalades, biscuits, chutneys, curry-based Indian products and other porcelain. British food and beverage lovers should therefore find satisfaction in this rather secluded place!

Since 1956, Lucien Lurton has brought together a range of wine fields, in 1993 his ten children create "Lucien Lurton & Fils". The company became "The Passion of the Land" in 1999. Eleven castles of which six Classified Crus are part of these family areas: Château Bouscaut, castle Branne-Cantenac, castle Camarsac, castle Desmirail, castle Maillot-Dubroca, castle Dufort-Vivens, Chateau Duplessis, Château Haut-Nouchet, castle La Tour de Bessan, castle Notton, castle of Villegeorge - view the index. Note the organisation by Marie Laure Lurton of visits during the harvest at the Bessan Tower castle, in connection with three other viticultrices. The Passion of the Land distributes all these wines. Don't hesitate to call them for more information.

It was in 1996 that Olivier Sulzer took over from his father François in Saint-Emilion. The family farm has several areas: La Bonnelle in Saint-Emilion, Feret-Lambert in Grezillac (superior Bordeaux), and castle Mound de Belvès in castillon-côtes-de-Bordeaux. The family also manages three beautiful guest houses. As a castillon, the Belvès Mound points to its expressive Merlot, fruity, juicy, and its notes woody and immediately pleasant.

The history of the Château Palais Cardinal is rather interesting. Although the vineyard began in 1850, the origin of the name, "Palais Cardinal", dates back to the 14th century. It is thanks to the Texier family, whose work over the past ten years is to be commended, that the property has experienced unprecedented growth. The estate was acquired in May 2018 by SC Établissements Louis Ballande. A new page... The Château Palais Cardinal vineyard extends south of Saint-Émilion, over nearly 22 hectares (71% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc). The vat room and barrel cellars are worth a look, as you will discover innovative equipment. We will also explain how a latest generation trioptic table works. One goal: perfection! The visit will end in the most beautiful way, with a tasting with a panoramic view of the vineyard. Under the spell? So how about staying at the Cardinal's Logis?

The Bessan Tower, in Margaux appellation, is one of the three médocaines properties of Marie Laure Lurton. The renowned wine-maker has the castle of Villegeorge in appellation Haute-Médoc and the Duplessis castle in Appellation-en-Médoc appellation. They are all three "Terra Vitis" certified, a label recognising environmentally friendly vine work. You will be able to taste the wines of the properties during an organized tour of one hour (in French and English) but above all participate in a workshop assembled! An unforgettable experience, you will be guided to create your own Margaux, which is the secret recipe: . Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot and a hint of pure cabernet. You will leave with a unique bottle, created by your care and guided by your taste buds. Discover other family domains thanks to the Pass Wine Bordeaux Experience and travel through 3 famous appellations appellations: Between the two seas, Margaux and Pessac-Léognan, with close to 13 wines accompanied by castle, chocolate or cheese. To discover the wine tourism programme, visit the website of Marie Laure Lurton.

It is a very beautiful discovery that we invite Vincent Lemaître to the Rousselle castle, acquired in July 1999. A beautiful area, where the superb barrel cellar with state-of-the-art refinement, but with a rustic charm, is the place for 23 hectares of vineyards mainly in AOC littoral and 2,40 hectares in the first-rib-de-blaye. The very beautiful situation of the estate is the prelude to a most enriching visit, where we will be able to discover and taste three coasts, "The thirst for Vincent", "The Château Rousselle" and the "Château Rousselle Prestige", 18 months in new barrels. Also a first-rib-de-blaye: Château Haut-Vigneau and an astonishing wooded rosé wine.

Founded in 1910 by Gabriel Ardouin ^1st, the estate is now run by his grandson Gabriel Ardouin. An interesting starting point to visit the estate, its vines and cellar while obtaining details on winemaking techniques, it is said that the name of the Château comes from a stele found on the current vineyard. This one containing a thorn from the crown of Christ. Following this visit, of course, you will be able to taste this wonderful nectar of the gods. Here, the owners of the estate wanted to preserve the traditions: the harvest is done by hand, the press is manual. A visit with a charm that is still preserved!

Let it be said, Vincent and Paul are explorers of taste and they are keen to share with you their sparkling discoveries. In our region where wine is king, beer has managed over the years to make its mark, thanks to the initiative of enthusiasts such as Vincent and Paul. These two explorers created their brewery in the heart of Bordeaux. In their "workshop" of some 350 m², all over the place, they create recipes and make their own foams. There are perennials such as American IPA, a blonde with tropical fruit aromas, Blanche Lime Basil with lime and fresh basil flavours or the surprising black beer Stout oats sorachi, with lemon, coconut, dill and lemongrass aromas. And then there are the creations that can be tasted in droves. Vincent and Paul occasionally organize tasting sessions and open houses.

Three generations of winegrowers have succeeded each other at Château d'Aydie. Indeed, since 1927, the Laplaces have been at the head of the estate which belongs to the Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh and Madiran appellation. Today, it is Marie, Jean-Luc, his brothers Bernard and François, harvesters, who work on this production. They make many vintages on the 58 hectares planted with tannat, cabernet-franc, cabernet-sauvignon, fer servadou (the Madiran grape varieties), petit manseng, gros manseng, arrufiac, petit courbu (the local varieties). In addition, the four types of soil (clayey or stony) present on the ground have a real effect on grape ripening. To taste absolutely, Maydie, an excellent liqueur wine with chocolate desserts, marbled cheeses or simply alone as an aperitif. A unique terroir!

Located in Saint-Laurent-du-Médoc, this small castle with 6 hectares of vineyards produces a wine in AOC Pauillac, a bourgeois cru and two wines in AOC high-médoc. Its owners produce a very typical pauillac, rewarded regularly by medals during competitions. The old medieval tower of the castle has been converted into a dwelling house and is worth a look. The vineyard is fully enclosed, the development of each plant is monitored and performance is controlled in a qualitative spirit. The sum is: 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot. These wines can be kept from 6 to 8 years.

Beer lovers, go to Cervoiserie very quickly. A temple of draught and bottled beer but not just any beer. They are all selected by master cervoisiers, experts from the production to the tasting of the beer. They are able to tell you why beer is lager while another is amber or brown, why some beers are more bitter than others, what is the difference between a traditional beer and an Abbey beer. Even louder: you give some indications about the beer you would like to drink and the master cervoisier will provide you with the beer of your expectations. At the Cervoiserie we enter to buy a beer, to taste because a counter is specifically dedicated, to spend a friendly moment around beers and sausages, to participate in the aperitifs on Friday and Saturday evenings or at special evenings

Formerly called Renouil, this property was converted into Liouner (anagram of Renouil) thanks to the takeover by the Bosq family in the 1920s. Since then, four generations of Bosq have grown the 28 hectares of granular and clay-limestone soil to produce a cru bourgeois. Château Liouner is aged in oak barrels so that the wine lover can enjoy a pleasurable wine, with a ruby colour and a beautiful volume: to be discovered during a tasting visit but also during the "Portes Ouvertes du Médoc" weekend (first two weeks of December). The winegrower's remarkable table invites you to a gourmet tasting in the cellar around the fireplace.

The area is 7 km from Blaye. The roads of the Berthenon Castle and the Planter-Ponz family crossed in 1953. It was at that time that Paul Planter (the grandfather) bought out this wine-growing area that was being abandoned. He passed on the property quickly to his children, Léa and Henri, who gave the castle back and made it prosper. The relay was passed on to the third generation in 1999, today Thérèse and Thierry who manage the property. The area covers 32 ha and produces an average of 1 800 hl of Appellation of origin wine (1 ^res-de-blaye and in Bordeaux) per year. The vinification, the rearing, the bottling and the dressing are made in the castle and appeal to both ancestral techniques and the most modern technologies. The wine tasting cellar is open all year round. Visit of the cellars is made by appointment.

At the heart of the Côtes-de-Castillon appellation, the Blanzac castle is situated on the southern slope of one of the slopes dominating the Dordogne, on clay-clay-type soils based on Molasse molasses, over 18 hectares. Véronique and Bernard Depons bring special care to their domain: harvest per parcel, vinification on soft and prolonged maceration, with an average duration of 2 years. This is the heart of our oenologists as well as the welcome of Véronique and Bernard who will also share their passion for horseback riding. The Château Blanzac côtes 2000 was awarded the gold medal at the competition of the Aquitaine wines of Bordeaux and the Blanzac 2001 castle, the Silver medal. Opinion of oenologists on Château Blanzac prestige prestige prestige 2001: brilliant ruby dress. Subtle and refined nose where the red fruits and flavours of oriental spices coexist. Fine mouth. Chateau Blanzac côtes 2005: Dress: Dark ruby. Nose: black cherry, caramel, vanilla, almonds, plum, roasted prune. The attack is wooded on firm tannins.

The Castle Bonnet is located north of the Entre-deux-Sea, on the clay-calcareous hindquarters of the municipality of Grézillac, which dominates the Dordogne valley some 10 kilometres south of Saint-Emilion. It has a long history dating back to the th century. André Lurton took over the farm in 1956 with 30 hectares of vines and applied to reconstitute and develop vineyards. In addition to the dry white wine of Entre-deux-mers and the excellent red wine of Bordeaux, the castle produces two rosés, in the name Bordeaux, Château Tower de Bonnet, Merlot 50% and Cabernet sauvignon 50% and Cabernet Bonnet, Merlot 50% and Cabernet sauvignon 50%, with very aerial fragrances reminiscent of cherry, but also pink grapefruit. Very frank from the attack, it gradually reveals a generous and generous mouth, always impregnated by these aromas of red fruits and grapefruit. It extends long, without exuberance, but with a persistent freshness.

It is the Irish Lynch family, owner of the castle in the 17th and 18th, which gave its name to the property. Jean-Baptiste Lynch was mayor of Bordeaux and Michel Lynch mayor of the town of Pauillac. The castle was bought in the early 20th century by the Cazes family, and Jean-Michel Caze always ensures its destiny and never stops reinventing it. The vineyard of 90 hectares, on the gravel plateau of Bages, dominated by the Cabernet Sauvignon gives rise to a powerful Pauillac, long on the palate and rich in tannins. In addition to the quality of the visit and wine from Lynch-Bages, note the presence of a contemporary art collection, started in 1989 and which is enriched every year by a work of masters such as Alechinski, Titus Carmel, Arroyo or Jan Voss. We owes Jean-Michel Cazes the restoration and the revival of the lovely Bages hamlet, it now has a cellar, a bakery, a restaurant and a brewery.

On a hill in the countryside around the town of Cyrano, this estate is cultivated organically. Its wine gets all its character from its hillside location and from its special subsoil, whose mother rock, called "Tran", is a limestone dating from the Mesozoic era and rich in iron. The estate produces a dry red wine labelled AOC and AOP Pécharmant, which falls into the category of still wine. It has been planted since 1975 on 6 hectares with black grape varieties identical to those of the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon as well as Merlot.

BIB'STROT is a French restaurant. It offers on-site dining, takeaway and contactless delivery.

His slogan? A wine merchant close to you! A word of advice for lovers of good wine: Cav'a Camille, located in the pretty Chartrons district, is a real Ali Baba cave. In this neighbourhood cellar, the small wines of the area coexist with Grands Crus, always at reasonable and interesting prices. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Côte du Rhône and Lubéron, world wines... Here, the choice is there and you can count on the advice of your sommelier-cavist in this charming boutique. All adorned with wood, it has many displays on which the bottles are presented. A place to share and discover!

The vineyard of the Old Maillet extends over an area of 8 hectares, with gravelly brown soils, sandy brown on clay mollasses with iron crasses and deep profondes bruns. The grape mix is made up of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet franc. The vine is cultivated following a reasoned struggle and the harvest is manual. Breeding takes place in French oak barrels for 14 months on average. This castle has received many awards, such as a gold medal at the Japan Wine Challenge 2007, a silver medal at the Brussels Competition and two bronze medals at Japan Wine Challenge 2006 and the International Wine Challenge 2007. The opinion of oenologists: Château Vieux Maillet, Pomerol, 2004: Very dark ruby dress. Complex nose, cooked red fruit notes, griotte, smoked notes and aromatic herbs. The mouth is round.

Wines certified vegan in the Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux appellation! Château Pré la Lande has been producing wine since 1860 on the slopes of a hillside at an altitude of 120 metres; one of the highest points in Gironde. The natural slopes ensure good drainage, and the proximity of the Dordogne, a certain mildness to the climate. The history of this vineyard is fascinating, and so is its terroir. At Château Pré la Lande, only two of the five grape varieties are currently present: Merlot and Cabernet Franc. And soon the Cabernets Sauvignon and Malbecs. In addition, there is still a plot of old Semillons that produces an atypical dry white. Depending on the characteristics of the wines, part of the harvest is aged in oak barrels and the other part in eggs and amphorae made of Italian terracotta. To discover.

Les Caves René is an institution in Pessac. In its lair, the most beautiful references of wines from here and elsewhere are presented to visitors. For advice, simply contact the Caves René team, who will guide you with precision and kindness. Over the years, the Caves René have developed their offer by always adapting to the visitors' demand: 150 references of artisanal beers, rum, whisky, armagnac... The cellar also has its own bar and a terrace with 200 seats. Beer and wine lovers meet there at the end of the day to share a sausage when a small snack is felt. Good atmosphere.

Christian Across retained a parcel of rent in order to continue to provide loyal clientele. Those who have been won by Mr Across's dynamic tasting will be able to adopt the economic solution, which is to buy wine for reservation. By booking now the new vintage (from 12 bottles), delivered in June of the following year, customers benefit from preferential rates (offer valid within the limits of availability).

Located in the commune of Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil, north of Saint-Estèphe, the estate covers 185 hectares, 63 of which are planted with vines. Its name is synonymous with quality and is known worldwide. In many countries, it carries the flag of the crus bourgeois. Château Castéra is one of the oldest castles in the Médoc. We can mention as illustrious owners Thomas de Montaigne or Messire de la Boétie. Since 1986, the Press family has modernised the cellars, renovated the vineyards, today and since 2008, Thomas Press, the son of Carl Press, is the sole owner of the estate and has made the quality of the wines its priority. As proof, Château Castéra 2010 and the Marquis de Castéra 2010 were awarded a bronze medal at the Concours des Vins de Bordeaux. Because they are visitors like any other, the speech is adapted to children. Imaged and playful panels allow them to participate actively. The discovery tour offers the history of the château, the work of the vine, the cellars and the wine tasting. The heritage tour gives access to a private tour of the tower where the castle's archives, the oldest of which date back to the 15th century, are on display. Finally, the Premium visit also invites you to taste the vintage in the barrel during maturation and offers a Castéra engraved glass.

At the French Revolution, the estate was divided into three parts: "Gorsse de Gorsse" where the original castle whose vineyards produced part of the vintages that have made the fame of the estate was located. "Labégorce" is in the heart of the estate with its elegant residence of neoclassic style where the vineyard has built a solid reputation of elegant-wine producer, with exquisite taste and distinguished bouquet. "Labégorce Zédé" offers margaux in the purest tradition and was elevated to the highest national rank of the Crus Bourgeois in 2003. These three areas were gathered in 2002 by Hubert Perrodo. 5 stars for the vintage Labégorce 2006 to the decanter. The castle organises tours with tasting by appointment or without.

Opinion of oenologists: Château Labégorce margaux, 2006: beautiful deep-garnet colour. Complex nose, rather smoky, woody, with notes of prunes with alcohol. Character wine! Château Labegorce, margaux, 2007, dark-garnet colour. Powerful and complex nose, fresh cassis touches, cherry, raspberry vanilla, cedar, Havana. Château Marquis d'Alesme, margaux, classified vintage wine, 2007, deep-garnet colour. Intense nose, mainly roasted bread, smoky, vanilla, black cherry, raspberry. Château Labégorce margaux, 2009: red-garnet colour. Very elegant nose where fresh fruit notes, flowery and spicy flavours blend. Same elegance in mouth where the mellowed oakiness leaves room for powerful, sweet and ripe tannins. Long final on the fruit.Château Marquis d'Alesme, Becker, margaux, 2009: dark-garnet colour, crystal clear and bright. Primeur nose, still closed. Touches of red ripe fruits, milky, on a very mellowed oakiness. The mouth turns out austere, fresh, on crunchy red fruits; the tannic structure is well built, very young, elegant. To wait.

Third Grand Cru Classé of Margaux, this château produces, on a vineyard of 37 hectares of deep Quaternary gravel, a great wine that is balanced, tender and velvety. The grape varieties: 60% of Cabernet-Sauvignon, 37% of Merlot and 3% of Petit Verdot. After manual harvesting, vinification and blending, the wine is put into oak barrels for a period of 12 to 18 months. The château produces about 80,000 bottles each year, as well as 80,000 bottles of its second wine, Initial de Desmirail. Several wine tourism packages are available, discover the theme tours and book online on the castle's website.

This castle is a safe value of the Graves de Vayres. Since 1880, no less than four generations have succeeded this 50-ha vineyard. The owners are the descendants of the famous geographer Elisé Reclus (1830-1905), hence the name of their cuvée aged in oak barrels: " Cuvée Elisé ". A lot of work has been done and the property continues to develop ecnotourism in particular with a reception room of 90 m ². Discover this family estate, which has been able to combine authenticity with modernity, offering a wide range of wines, regularly medallized in the Paris and Bordeaux competitions. The castle is also a place where wine and culture are only one. Visitors will be able to discover in its walls various exhibitions and artistic events.

The name of the estate refers to a dungeon, a remnant of a fortress that was one of the most powerful in Aquitaine during the Hundred Years War. The vineyard, facing south, stretches along the hillside. It gives a well-balanced red Bergerac, with a nose dominated by red fruits, with touches of hazelnut and vanilla. It is best drunk young, still on its fruit. The white wines are born from old grape varieties (among others, Semillon, Muscadelle) and can withstand aging.

In 1960 Guy Tesseron, a great name in Cognac, took over the 17th century property but everything was in ruins, or almost. He renovated the cellars and the vat house and decided to demolish the château. In its place, he built a residence based on the plans of a chartreuse. The rebirth of the wine was also to be done and in 1966 he presented a wine worthy of a 4th Grand Cru Classé. The next step was the purchase of Château Pontet-Canet, followed a few years later by Château Malescasse. The wines of Château Lafon Rochet come from 40 hectares of vines in a single block.

On the^2nd highest point of the Gironde, Château Puyfromage was built at the end of the ^16th century, next to an ^11th-century keep and a royal dovecote (still visible). The name comes from an episode in the Hundred Years' War. English troops waited for smoke signals from the keep at the edge of the plateau... From edge to cheese! The 54 hectares of vines produce award-winning quality wines in the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. ISO14001 and HVE3 certified, the château is in the process of converting to organic farming.

Vimont Castle was bought in 2008 by the Workshops Saint-Joseph which employ people in a disability situation who work with passion and pride. The wines of Graves produced by the ESAT (Establishment and Service of Aid through Labor) at the Château is delicate and has been rewarded several times in wine competitions.