Overview
The Graves is an important subregion of the Bordeaux wine growing region. Graves is situated on the left bank of the Garonne river, in the upstream part of the region, southeast of the city of Bordeaux and stretches over 30 miles. Graves is the only Bordeaux region which is known for all three of Bordeaux' three main wine types - reds, dry whites, and sweet wines - although red wines dominate the total production. Graves is also the name of an Appellation d'origine protegée (AOP) which covers most, but not all of the Graves sub-region. On your Graves Wine Tour, you'll have the opportunity to taste a selection of exceptional wines, including robust and age-worthy chateau Graves wines crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy the elegance of crisp and refreshing dry white wines, and experience the luscious sweetness of renowned Sauternes, a celebrated style of Graves wine region France. Sample the finest vintages from prestigious châteaux such as Smith Haut Lafitte, Haut Bailly, Carbonnieux, and Domaine du Chevalier, among others. This is your chance to savor the unique character and complexity of the Graves wine region.
What you will be doing
Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)
In a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation (price not included)
A Chateau visit with tasting in a Sauternes Classified Growth property. (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Your hotel
🗺️ Instructions: We will pick you up from from your hotel.
Things to know
Accessibility:
You must be over 18 years old.
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Max group size is 7, price vary by group size
Wear sensible shoes and layers. Cellars can be cool and we may walk through the vines
The Graves is on the door step of Bordeaux. It is approximately 20 miles from Bordeaux, and the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Alcoholic beverages
Pick up and drop off transport
Tour transport
Exclusion ❌
Lunch
Gratuities
About your host
Decanter ToursIf you want to learn about wine in a fun relaxed environment, you've found the right place. When you take a wine tour with us, we share our knowledge and insights into wine with you. You will leave Bordeaux an expert in our wines, the history and the people. One of the areas most active incoming travel agencies, we have over eighteen years of experience in wine tourism with groups of all sizes. Our staff are all experienced in wine so we know what we are talking about. The wineries we work with know we are serious about wine so you get the best experience possible in Bordeaux.
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