MARGAUX & CANTENAC
This is Margaux
This region located in the Médoc area of Bordeaux, is defined by its diverse landscapes and climatic conditions, which greatly influence the wines produced there.
Margaux with its gentle slopes and gravelly soils, benefits from a temperate maritime climate, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, resulting in wines known for their aromatic complexity and smooth, elegant tannins. The soil composition of gravel and sand gives these wines a fresh, vibrant character, while the proximity to the Gironde River adds a touch of minerality.
MARGAUX & CANTENAC
Great estates, great wines
Cantenac, a smaller area within Margaux appellation, is slightly less exposed to the rivers influence, leading to wines with more intensity and structure. The combination of clay and gravel in Cantenac´s soils produces a more concentrated fruit profile, giving the wines fuller body and deeper earthy notes. While Margaux wines are typically more refined and floral, Cantenac wines often show more power and a robust, structured mouthfeel.
Both regions are known for producing wines with great aging potential, but they offer distinct expressions of Bordeaux´s left bank terroir.
MARGAUX & CANTENAC
ITINERARY
09:30
Pick-up
At your accommodation in Bordeaux
10:30
Grand Cru Classé
Visit a winery in Margaux/Cantenac followed by a tasting of their wines
12:15
Local Restaurant
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, brasserie or at a winery
14:15
AOC Margaux
Visit a winery in AOC Margaux followed by a tasting of their wines
16:00
Visit a Family Estate
Tasting at a family-owned estate
16:30
Drive Back
17:30
Drop-off
At your accommodation in Bordeaux
Transportation
Please note that an addition charge may apply if the pick-up and drop-off is outside the city center
Lunch Options
When booking we offer you a variety of options to choose from. Please note that lunch is not include in the tour price
Participants
Maximum of eight. For larger groups, please contact us
Tailored Experience
Visits to specific wineries are available upon request