Médoc Peninsula
Médoc Peninsula is a stretch of land 80 kilometers long and five kilometers wide, bordered by the Gironde Estuary on the east and by the Atlantic Ocean on the west. Thanks to its special location, it has produced some of the best Bordeaux reds around the picturesque towns of Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle and Margaux. Four of the top five Premiers Cru wines come from this region, according to The Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 that still sets the industry standards.
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Relais de Margaux, Margaux
A former 19th-century wine château turned into a spa and golf hotel with modern extensions and 88 rooms.
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Café Lavinal, Pauillac
Visit this cafe-brasserie to see the world-famous Château Lynch-Bages that resembles a little village with a bakery and wine shop.
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Château Cos D'Estourne, Saint-Estèphe
The estate owes its exceptional oriental architecture to its 18th century founder Louis Gaspard d’Estournel, that has traded its wine as far as India.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac
Managed by an artistic branch of the famous Rothschild family, this estate comes up with a different label design by a famous artist like Chagall, Picasso, Warhol or Koons, every year since 1945.
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Graves
Lying on the left bank of Garonne River, this area includes famous Bordeaux appelations like Pessac-Léognan and Sauternes. The latter one is known as the main producer of white Bordeaux wines made of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle, that are perfectly paired with desserts. Late harvest sweet wines of the region are also highly-acclaimed.
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Hotel Les Sources de Caudalie, Martillac
A magnificent hotel, restaurant and spa complex located among the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. Its spa offers trademarked Vinotherapie, using ingredients from the vineyards.
Saint-Émilion
This UNESCO protected medieval town on the right bank has been an important stop along the pilgrimage route of Camino de Santiago (The Way of Saint James) ending up at northern of Spain. Visiting its monolithic church is a must. Saint-Émilion is known to be the oldest wine producing town in the whole Bordeaux region, with a wine society that has been active since 1200s. At the small town of Pomerol that borders Saint-Émilion, the world's most expensive wine label Petrus is produced.
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Le Grand Barrail
A 4-star hotel in a 19th-century château surrounded by a 7-acre park.
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Lard et Bouchon
A wine bar and restaurant managed by a Parisienne couple experienced in restaurant business.
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Le Clos du Roy
Located in a stone building at the heart of the village of Saint-Emilion, a great small restaurant with big emphasize on the regional wines.
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Les Delices du Roy
A good lunch spot which is famous for its home-made duck burgers and good wine list.
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Château La Dominique
Château La Dominique charms visitors with its building renovated by famous architect Jean Nouvel and the seasonal tastes served at its exciting restaurant La Terrace Rouge.
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Chateau Troplong-Mondot
An estate with organically-grown wines and one Michelin star restaurant Les Belles Perdrix.