What days are they open?

No single day has all of them open. Monday to Friday have the most, with 11 of 12.

Do I need a reservation?

Château Lynch-Bages, Château La Mission Haut-Brion and Château Pavie ask you to book ahead.

Posted tastings run $75 to $2500, with Château Lynch-Bages at the low end.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Pauillac.

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