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A Grand Cru Weekend

JUNE 9 - 11 2023

Welcome Wine Lovers!

Join us this summer for a spectacular wine tasting weekend in Bordeaux France, the Grand Crus Weekend, which will showcase Bordeaux's finest wines. This event is perfect for wine enthusiasts who love exploring the world of wine and discovering the best that France has to offer.

The Grand Crus Weekend will be held on June 9-11, 2023.

On Friday and Saturday, you will have the opportunity to attend a gala dinner at one of the grand chateaux, where you will be treated to a fine dining experience accompanied by exceptional wines.

Over 110 chateaux will also host an all-day wine tasting on Saturday, June 10th. You will have the chance to meet some of the most distinguished winemakers and taste their exquisite wines from the 202 vintage. Some appellations include Médoc, Graves and Pessac-Léognan, Sauternes, Barsac, Saint Emilion and Pomerol. You will also be able to purchase wines during the weekend to take home as a lasting memory of your trip.

If you love golf, we have an exciting event planned for you on Sunday, June 11th - a golf competition at a beautiful Tom Doak designed golf course located in the heart of the the Grand Saint Emilion wine making region.

Decanter Tours is on hand to ensure that your trip is unforgettable. With our expert knowledge of the Bordeaux region and connections with the local wine community, you are guaranteed to have a fantastic experience. We will take care of everything, from organizing transportation to and from the airport, to arranging accommodations in luxurious hotels near the events.

Don't miss the chance to be part of this exceptional wine tasting weekend.

Contact Decanter Tours

now to reserve your spot and receive more information on the Grand Crus Weekend. Places are limited, so book your spot now and get ready for a memorable trip to the world's most famous wine region. Cheers!

DETAILS

	    
        DURATION
        3 days
    
        GROUP
        2 - 8 people
    
        TASTINGS
        more than you can handle
    
        TRANSPORTATION
        included
    
        STARTING FROM
        €   Price upon request depending upon options

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TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 1 Pessac-Leognan, Graves & Sauternes

10 am
Pick up at your hotel.

11 am
A morning of cellar visits and tastings in a Classified Growth of Pessac-Leognan. (sample properties: Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)

12:30 pm
Lunch in a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation. (not included)

2 pm
Two Chateau visits with tastings in Sauternes Classified Growth properties. (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)

5 pm
Return to your hotel.

Day 2 The Great Wines of Saint Emilion

10 am
Pick up at your hotel.

11 am
A morning of cellar visits and tastings in a Classified Growth of Pessac-Leognan. (sample properties: Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)

12:30 pm
Lunch in a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation. (not included)

2 pm
Two Chateau visits with tastings in Sauternes Classified Growth properties. (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)

5 pm
Return to your hotel.

Day 3 Discover the Great Medoc wines Margaux to St Julien

10 am
Pick up at your hotel.

11 am
A morning of cellar visits and tastings in a Classified Growth of Pessac-Leognan. (sample properties: Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)

12:30 pm
Lunch in a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation. (not included)

2 pm
Two Chateau visits with tastings in Sauternes Classified Growth properties. (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)

5 pm
Return to your hotel.

Day 4 Discover the Great Medoc wines Pauillac and St Estephe

10 am
Pick up at your hotel.

11 am
A morning of cellar visits and tastings in a Classified Growth of Pessac-Leognan. (sample properties: Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)

12:30 pm
Lunch in a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation. (not included)

2 pm
Two Chateau visits with tastings in Sauternes Classified Growth properties. (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)

5 pm
Return to your hotel.

Day #

Friday 9 june

Arrival and check in to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time a Bordeaux city tour can be organized.

Time to relax before the optional gala dinner in a chateau. These dinners sell out fast so don't delay. The options are:
- Château de Fargues, Sauternes
- Château Beauregard, Pomerol - SOLD OUT
- Château Clarke, Listrac-Médoc

Saturday 10 June

** Grand Tasting Day **

More than 110 properties will be showing their 2020 vintage. This is an opportunity to taste them all in one place. This is for real wine lovers only!

Dinner if you are not exhausted after a long day of tasting you have the opportunity to continue the festivities. There is another chance to dine in a chateau this evening.
- Château Kirwan, Margaux
- Château Pichon Baron, Pauillac - SOLD OUT

Sunday 11 June

Golf or wine tour day

For golfers there is a tournament in the illustrious Golf du Grand St Emilionais golf course.
For non golfers we will visit several chateau in the St Emilion region.

You are free for dinner this evening.

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A Grand Cru Weekend

Welcome Wine Lovers! June 9 - 11 - Join us this summer for a spectacular wine tasting weekend in Bordeaux France, the Grand Crus Weekend, which will showcase Bordeaux's finest wines. This event is perfect for wine enthusiasts who love exploring the world of wine and discovering the best that France has to offer.

get details

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Steve Dobbins

2022-04-12

Can't say enough good things about our experience with Decanter Tours. Their team was super responsive, jumped in to help us plan a five-star Bordeaux experience and had everything confirmed at an unbelievable speed. Our guide, Veronica, was amazing — incredibly knowledgable about Bordeaux and wine in general, super personable and a great fit for our three-person group. We're already planing our return!

Stephen Kranz

2022-04-11

Had an incredible experience in Bordeaux; Julie was the best. Very knowledgeable.

Gretha Tanganelli Fernandes

2022-02-17

The tours were perfectly organised in a short period of time, the Wineries matched exactly our requests and expectations, our guide Julie was the Best, very professional, friendly and great person to be following us all around all day long!! I highly recommend both Decanter Tours and our Guide Julie!!

John Clough

2021-12-07

Phenomenal visit!! Tour was perfectly paced, wineries were informative and great hosts, accommodations were spectacular, but without a doubt the best thing was our tour guide Julie! Julie is friendly, informative and just plain fun. We will definitely be using Decanter Tours again.

Keith Willeford

2021-11-15

Julie was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable! 3 wineries each of the two days! Very fantastic tasting and visit! Top notch Bordeaux wineries . Although on the more expensive side it is well worth the price for the quality of the guide and wineries!

chris gartin

2021-11-02

Julie was excellent to work with. She was very friendly and had extensive knowledge of Bordeaux and the wine industry. We did a two day tour with her and I wish we could have added a few extra days. I highly recommend her.

SD BMWLOVER

2021-10-28

My wife and I did a tour with Julie-Prune Védrenne. It was the best wine region tour we have ever done and we have done many in many parts of the world. Julie is knowledgeable and was a great host. Mary Dardenne owns the company and was helpful and responsive in setting up the tour. They were also very flexible in making last minute changes to the itinerary based on certain wineries I wanted to visit. And they have great contacts and arranged for a special once in a lifetime tour with the owners of a Bordeaux winery including personal time in their home. Fantastic experience. Highly recommended.

Karen Clark

2021-10-16

Julie and Decanter showed us a wonderful time on the right and left banks of the Bordeaux wine region. We visited beautiful châteaux, met interesting and informative vintners and tasted fabulous wines and local dishes. Julie was awesome. Not only was she friendly, cheerful and enthusiastic, she was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and wines of the area. We experienced and learned more than we ever imagined. We will definitely return!

Claire DeLong

2021-10-09

Julie guided us through 3 wonderful days in Bordeaux. Prior to our arrival, Decanter Tours helped take care of all of our logistical details and upon arrival, they implemented the tours just as planned. Not only were the logistics well done, Julie provided just the right balance of information and expertise, while also giving us the space to enjoy the experience on our own. She is personable, responsive to her client's needs, professional and most of all, highly knowledgeable of the vast amounts of historical and modern-day information pertinent to Bordeaux. I highly recommend Julie and Decanter Tours for your next visit to Bordeaux!

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DURATION	3 days
GROUP	2 - 8 people
TASTINGS	more than you can handle
TRANSPORTATION	included
STARTING FROM	€ Price upon request depending upon options