DAY(3) Tuesday

At 9:00am, en route to the kingdom of Merlot: Saint Emilion.  

.les grandes murailles

"Les Grandes Murailles" vineyard

The Chateau Cheval Blanc (1er Grand cru of Saint Emilion) will open his doors for a visit and tasting of two different vintages. This is an exceptional opportunity.  .

      

Chateau la Tour

Our second stop will be at the Clos de la Madeleine (grand cru classe). A presentation of 3 different wines from 3 different "terroirs" of the Saint Emilion will illustrate the relation wine/"terroir". This tasting will take place in their spectacular cellars, dug in the rocks.

After lunch in the village, you will have time to meander in the streets of this charming Saint Emilion village, visit the "monolith" church carved in the rock between the years 800 and 1100 as well as the 7th century cave, refuge of the monk who founded the city.  

Our last stop will be for Chateau Laniote (grand cru classe) located on the plateau. Florence et Arnaud de la Filolie will share their passion for their work and production.

Magnums of Château Angelus

Back in Bordeaux around 6:30pm

Dinner and night in Bordeaux  

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