Spend a leisurely day exploring the splendid terroir of Pessac-Leognan, birthplace of the Bordeaux vineyards. You'll sample the prestigious wines of the Graves region and tour the chateau of the famous philosopher and winegrower Baron Charles de Montesquieu (1689 -1755).
Highlights
- Wine tour to Pessac-Léognan appellation wineries in the Graves sub-region of Bordeaux
- Wine tastings at famous chateaux
- Lunch at a chateau
- Tour of Chateau de la Brede, owned by the philosopher Baron Charles de Montesquieu
- Bilingual guide
Useful Information
Pessac-Leognan and Montesquieu Wine Tasting
The red and white wines produced in the Bordeaux wine-growing region of Graves were classified in 1953 by the Institute Nacional des Appellations d'Origine, belonging to the Pessac-Leognan appellation. You are invited to taste these wines with lunch at a chateau, followed by a tour of Chateau de la Brede, owned by the famous philosopher and winegrower Baron Charles de Montesquieu.
Itinerary
- 9:15am - Departure
- 10:00am - Tour and tasting at a wine chateau
- 11:45am - Tour, tasting and lunch at a 2nd wine chateau
- 3:15pm - Tour of the Chateau de La Brede
- 5:15pm - Back to Bordeaux
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