The harvest season has begun, the vines are gradually adorned with their warm colors, revealing incredible landscapes to admire for their visitors. It's the ideal time to prolong the summer by exploring the festive vineyards during the open weekends organized on the 3 appellations of the Bordeaux Wine Route in Graves and Sauternes. The opportunity to leave with the beautiful bottle to place at the foot of the tree, the essential souvenir photo of the emblematic Bordeaux castle and the anecdote of a meeting with a passionate winemaker.
After the start of the school year, it's time to take a breather and enjoy the Indian summer in this territory with the Origins of the Great Wines of Bordeaux. So mark your calendar ! The Graves open the ball in a friendly atmosphere at the end of October, followed in November by the unique sweet wines of Sauternes & Barsac before the Pessac-Léognan offers a prestigious final bouquet in December.
This fall, head to the 3 open house weekends, just outside Bordeaux, just 2 hours from Paris by train.
With family or friends, in Graves we party!
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October 2019
From Langon to Bordeaux, between the Landes forest and the Garonne, the Graves territory extends its 3,500 hectares of vines. This open house weekend is an opportunity for novices, amateurs or wine enthusiasts to welcome autumn in the most beautiful way: through festive encounters in 67 Châteaux des Graves. We disconnect from the telephone and the worries of everyday life to let ourselves be tempted by the experience of country meals at the castle and other joyful tastings from local family properties. A single motto for the participants: to maintain the good-natured atmosphere typical of this territory at the Origins of the Great Wines of Bordeaux. The hospitality of the Graves estates has also made the reputation of these 2 days of open days where people flock with family and friends to enjoy tastings, introductions to the Wine School, activities for children ( treasure hunts, pony rides, etc.) and even airplane flights over the vineyard!
More information: www.vinsdegraves.com/fr/news/portes-ouvertes-en-graves
Contact: Wine Union of Graves - 05 56 27 09 25
Natural setting in the Graves at Domaine de Larchey***
A haven of peace in a natural setting, these are the terms that Domaine de Larchey likes to define itself. Old agricultural building dating from the 19th century, an idyllic setting ideal for relaxation, after the open house festivities. This charming accommodation has seen several great families succeed one another, including the family of Mr. Paul Bardinet (famous liquor merchant, former owner of Negrita Rums). Nestled in the heart of the Bordeaux Wine Route in Graves and Sauternes, the Larchey estate is resolutely turned towards nature. The owners have committed to an eco-responsible approach by reducing their environmental impact as much as possible, particularly in the restaurant with seasonal vegetables & fruits from local producers, or in the equipment with the installation of solar panels and geothermal heating.
Info and prices: 15 rooms - standard from €99/night, superior from €125/night and family from €149/night
Contact: 28 Route de Larchey, 33650 Saint-Médard-d’Eyrans - 05 56 72 19 59
http://www.bordeaux-graves-sauternes.com/fr/2-dormir/44-hebergements-de-caractere/6-domaine-de-larchey/?id_back=
Weekend in Sauternes between precious wine and magical landscapes
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November 2019
“Liquid gold” finds its source in Sauternes, a magical parenthesis for any exploration of the vineyard with its hilly landscapes that look like a postcard from Bordeaux. The Grands Crus Classés rub shoulders and contemplate each other, offering an impressive density of heritage that can easily be visited by bike or on foot. The incomparable panorama of the surrounding vineyards outlines the idyllic setting for a weekend of tastings, visits, exhibitions, food trucks, jazz concerts... just 40 minutes from Bordeaux. We swap the hustle and bustle of the city for the refinement of a tasting of around fifty properties from the appellation, including Grands Crus Classés from Sauternes in 1855. And to add a twist to this great classic of French gastronomy, the pairings are made mischievous between sushi, cocktail version or dessert with dark chocolate... Enough to rediscover the best sweet wine in the world!
More info: https://www.sauternes-barsac.com
Contact: ODG Sauternes and Barsac - 05 56 76 60 37
In the heart of Sauternes, Château Sigalas-Rabaud inaugurates its guest rooms
The terrace with red parasols of Sigalas-Rabaud, 1er Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes in 1855, is the unmissable relaxation spot for visitors who come to take a well-deserved break during this open house weekend. Comfortably installed, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the prestigious surrounding estates: Château d'Yquem, Lafaurie-Peyraguey... Since this summer, the owner has offered epicureans the opportunity to extend the experience and enjoy the exceptional panorama from the bedrooms. charming hosts, recently opened. Thus, 5 rooms with royal appellations await wine lovers looking for a discreet retreat on the Bordeaux Wine Route in Graves and Sauternes. We live the château life by pairing gourmet dishes with white wines from Sigalas-Rabaud, particularly the sulfur-free vintage. Unmissable: Tuesday family dinners to share the tradition of the French art of living with the owners.
Info and prices: Night including welcome aperitif, discovery tour, breakfast, night, access to the swimming pool - from €170 per room.
Contact: Château Sigalas-Rabaud 33210 Bommes - 05 57 31 07 45
www.bordeaux-graves-sauternes.com/fr/1-vignoble/5-sauternes-et-barsac/26080-chateau-sigalas-rabaud/?id_back=
The prestigious Pessac-Léognan closes the festivities with exceptional dinners
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2019
At the gates of Bordeaux stand the illustrious castles of Pessac-Léognan. For 2 days, around thirty of them open their estates and their cellars to the general public. 1,600 hectares of vines in this cradle of the Great Wines of Bordeaux and at least as many reasons to discover the châteaux and families hiding behind the labels of this popular appellation. For a weekend, we brave the December cold for a life-size immersion in castle life! On the program: visits to stroll, marvel and learn, or refined tasting dinners to dream and savor all the excellence of Pessac-Léognan and the gastronomy of the South-West. You will have to be quick, last year the 600 places for these exceptional dinners were reserved in 1 day*.
More information: http://www.pessac-leognan.com/week-end-portes-ouvertes-2/ / *Registrations open on Monday September 16 by telephone at 05 56 00 21 90 or by email at info@ pessac-leognan.com
Contact: Wine Union of Pessac-Léognan - 05 56 00 21 90
Luxury, calm and voluptuousness at the Sources de Caudalie in Pessac-Léognan
Les Sources de Caudalie, a cocoon of luxury and softness, invites you to escape just a few kilometers from the world capital of wine, on the Wine Route from Bordeaux to Graves and Sauternes. With 40 rooms and 21 suites marked by the strong personality of the region, this hotel is a true ode to relaxation and travel in a bucolic setting where the vineyard is the architect of the landscape. For gourmets, the 2-star restaurant La Grand'Vigne by Nicolas Masse is inspired by the ornamental greenhouses of the 18th century to transcribe the history of the terroir and the alchemy of flavors. At La Table du Lavoir, the chef gives free rein to his imagination around the regional terroir in a recreated wash house. Not to be missed: the framework made of 18th century wood recovered from the Médoc cellars and the vast period fireplace, in which the meats roast and release their delicious smells. After the meal, we relax with a drink in the astonishing ROUGE cathedral bar. A one-of-a-kind experience.
Info and prices: room from €243/night
Contact: Chemin de Smith Haut Lafitte 33 650 Bordeaux Martillac - 05 57 83 83 83
http://www.bordeaux-graves-sauternes.com/fr/2-dormir/43-au-coeur-des-vignes/2-les-sources-de-caudalie/?id_back=
About the Bordeaux Wine Route in Graves and Sauternes:
To the south of the world capital of wine, the Graves and Sauternes invite the visitor to discover the riches of the territory at the origins of Bordeaux wines. For 10 years now, the Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Sauternes and Barsac wine appellations, as well as the region's tourist offices, have come together within the same structure in order to jointly promote their destination. With the desire to shake up the codes and preconceived ideas of visitors about Bordeaux, the Bordeaux Wine Route in Graves and Sauternes plays the wine tourism card 100%! It offers simplified activities and tools to discover the vineyard and its wines in an original and accessible way.
www.bordeaux-graves-sauternes.com
The Bordeaux Wine Route in Graves and Sauternes in figures:
150 members: castles, accommodation, restaurants, leisure, heritage, wine merchants, wine houses…
50 kilometers long
7,300 hectares of vineyard
3 wine colors
4 AOC
1 Vignobles & Découvertes quality label
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