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The Ultimate Bordeaux Wine Weekend: Grand Châteaux, Legendary Vintages & Refined Escapes

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The route

11 stops·5 wineries · 2 restaurants · 2 hotels · 1 activity · 1 shop

1. 01

   Hotel

   Arrival in Bordeaux & Check-In at InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hôtel

   Settle into this palatial 18th-century landmark on Place de la Comédie, where Michelin-starred dining and an exceptional wine cellar await.

2. 02

   Activity

   Cité du Vin

   Wave-shaped Bordeaux museum where 3,000 years of wine history comes alive before you hit the vineyards.

3. 03

   WineryNouvelle-Aquitaine

   Château Margaux

   Bordeaux's most iconic neoclassical estate produces silk-textured, perfumed Cabernets that define elegance.

4. 04

   Restaurant

   Le Savoie

   Margaux's favorite bistro slings proper entrecôte and duck confit with local wines by the carafe, beloved by winemakers and travelers alike.

5. 05

   WineryNouvelle-Aquitaine

   Château Léoville-Las Cases

   The "super-second" that rivals First Growths, Léoville-Las Cases crafts structured, age-worthy Cabernet blends from its legendary Grand Enclos vineyard.

6. 06

   Winery

   Château Pichon Baron

   This turreted Pauillac legend crafts bold, concentrated wines in architecturally stunning cellars that demand a visit.

7. 07

   Restaurant

   La Table du Lavoir

   Refined riverside dining in Pauillac pairs seasonal Gironde cuisine with stellar regional wines and estuary views.

8. 08

   WineryNouvelle-Aquitaine

   Château Pétrus

   Pomerol's most coveted producer crafts impossibly small batches of legendary Merlot from its unique blue clay vineyard.

9. 09

   WineryNouvelle-Aquitaine

   Château Ausone

   Perched dramatically above Saint-Émilion's medieval village, this Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate crafts hauntingly mineral-driven Merlot-Cabernet Franc blends.

10. 10

    Hotel

    L'Hostellerie de Plaisance

    Sleep where Bordeaux's finest wines whisper from your terrace, then dine under Michelin stars in a UNESCO village.

11. 11

    Shop

    Maison du Vin de Saint-Émilion

    Saint-Émilion's official wine shop stocks the region's best appellations with sommelier-led tastings right on the main square.