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.
CHÂTEAU LEOGNAN - DOMAINE VITICOLE
Wine and food tours all year round, with workshops and tasting of ...Read more
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 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.
DOMAINE DE LASSAUBATJU
Read moreIn the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region, this earth-floored winery has been the Domaine's cellar since its origins in the 19th century. During your visit, you'll learn all about the vineyard and the distillation process. The large room housing the various bottles of armagnac and armagnac-based aperitifs adjoins the cellar, where barrels containing old vintages are stored. Domaine de Lassaubatju Bas-Armagnac is both powerful and light, fragrant and fruity. To be enjoyed in moderation, of course. Three guest rooms are available.
CHÂTEAU BARRABAQUE
Read moreDating back to 1747, this 10 ha property has belonged to the same family since 1936. The red and rosé wines of Château Barrabaque are among the most famous of the Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac appellations. Concerned about the respect of the environment, Caroline Noël-Barraux, the owner since 2004, practices a reasoned culture of the vine. The methods of cultivation and vinification combine both tradition and modern techniques. The vines are worked according to the terroir. It is a beautiful address on the wine road.
CLOS DES MENUTS
Read moreClos des Menuts, AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, is a must-see wine estate with superb monolithic medieval cellars dotted with ancient grain silos. An underground cellar in its own right, with dusty bottles, nooks and carved stone walls... On your way back up to the boutique, you'll enjoy a tasting session and no doubt leave with a few bottles, boxes or accessories. Special offers and other good deals offering excellent value for money are a great opportunity to seize.
CHÂTEAU CASSAGNE HAUT-CANON
Read moreSituated on one of Fronsac's highest points, the Château enjoys one of the best exposures in the appellation and a breathtaking view of the Dordogne. The Cru (La Truffière) owes its name to the presence of truffle oaks. This wine is a subtle blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Zita and Jean-Jacques Dubois provide a warm welcome to develop their wine tourism offer (tours, tasting initiation, blending workshop...).
VIGNOBLES CHATONNET
Read moreAt Château Haut-Chaigneau, where tours and tastings are organized, everything is done to celebrate the world of wine. It's worth noting that this site has been awarded a Best Of Wine Tourism in the Architecture, Park and Garden category. Sincere passion and respect for tradition drive this family estate, which stands out for the regular production of medal-winning wines acclaimed by international critics. From oak barrels to bottling techniques, nothing is left to chance. The vineyard is managed in an agro-synergetic way.
DOMAINE DU MARTIN
Read moreJean-Luc and Guy Deyres are at the head of this family estate founded in the 1950s and have been producing vintage armagnac since 1973 and white brandy from the folle blanche grape. For the armagnacs, there are 4 different grape varieties on 5 hectares of vines: ugni blanc, folle blanche, colombard and baco. The estate distills with a Sier still dating from 1901, in continuous with single heating. The vintage armagnacs are bottled as and when they are sold. Visits are possible to the estate, the wine-making cellar and the ageing cellar.
CASTLE OF CASTANDET
Today, this castle looks like a beautiful Italian-style residence covered ...Read more
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT-LAFITTE
Read moreThe only philosophy here: "To do everything possible to ensure that each vintage, whether red or white, is at the height of our magnificent terroir. " The estate is home to a luxury 4-star hotel, a vinotherapy spa and fine dining, one of which proudly boasts two Michelin stars. Recently, it was awarded the "Best of Wine Tourism d'Or 2019" and the "World's Best Vineyards 2020". The Terre de vins et d'art workshop is an original itinerary.
CHÂTEAU AMBE TOUR POURRET
Read moreCelene Bordeaux was born from the regrouping of the historical house elaborating crémant de Bordeaux and the Lannoye vineyards with three estates on the right bank of the Garonne in the appellation Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux (château Moulin de Clotte), Puisseguin Saint-Emilion (château Lanbersac) and Saint-Emilion grand cru (château Ambe Tour Pourret). Tastings, cooking classes... When it comes to wine tourism, there is no shortage of ideas. The best thing to do is to make reservations.
CHÂTEAU MONCONSEIL - GAZIN
Old wine estate on the way to Compostela with different activities: visit, ...Read more
CHÂTEAU CHAMPION
Read moreThe Bourrigaud family produces very distinctive, rich and straightforward wines, with a strong emphasis on the terroir of the appellation. And to help you discover all the subtleties, these authentic winemakers have no shortage of ideas! From the traditional visit & tasting to theescape game for groups of 15 to 25 people, you can also picnic at the château and take part in one of the workshops (sensory, nature & wine, insects & wine...). A Sentier des Vignes (vineyard trail) also allows you to visit the vineyard on your own.
CHÂTEAU TOUR CASTILLON
Read moreAll year round, the Peyruse family organizes guided tours and walks through the vineyards, followed by a tasting and a Médoc-style snack, as well as "apéros estuaire". Visitors learn about the different AOCs, the stages in the vine cycle, and the manual and mechanical tasks of the winegrower. On the banks of the estuary, the tour continues with a visit to the carrelets de pêche and the tonnes à canards. Participants are then invited into the pink-and-gray winery, where two seven-hectoliter amphorae take pride of place. A warm welcome and a bucolic setting.
CHÂTEAU DU MONT
Read moreThe history of Château du Mont dates back to the end of the 19th century, with a motto that can be summed up in 3 words: "Passion", "Qualities" and "Pleasures". Today, the 25-hectare estate, spread over the Saintes-Croix-du-Mont, Sauternes and Graves appellations, produces 100,000 bottles of white and red wines harvested exclusively by hand. Claire and Hervé Chouvac not only produce wine, they also share their passion with you. They are happy to welcome you to the estate for tours and tastings.
CHÂTEAU DE LA DAUPHINE
Read moreAn 18th-century chartreuse whose charm is accentuated by southern avenues of cypress and umbrella pines, as well as a beautiful formal garden, Château de la Dauphine has been awarded 4 Best Of d'Or awards in the Architecture & Landscape, Restoration, Wine Tourism Promotion of Environmental Practices and Discovery & Innovation categories. Certified Organic since 2015 and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) since 2018, the vineyard, producing Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac, is located on the best terroirs of the Fronsadais.