Premier Cru Classe Bordeaux at Margaux AOC, estate founded 1572, now owned by the Mentzelopoulos family. Cabernet-dominant blends with 18 to 24 months in new oak barrel ageing.
Signature wines: Château Margaux, Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2016), Wine Advocate 100 (2015)
Address: Chateau Margaux, 33460 Margaux, France, Bordeaux
First-growth Pauillac estate with 112 hectares of Cabernet-dominant vines. Owned by the Rothschild family; fully organic since 2024 with Saskia de Rothschild at the helm.
Tasting: Currently closed for renovations until 2026. Alternative visits at Chateau Duhart-Milon.
Signature wines: Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2003), Wine Spectator 100 (1996)
First-growth Pauillac estate with 78 hectares at the southeastern tip of Pauillac commune. Owned by Groupe Artemis since 1993; withdrew from en primeur system in 2012.
Tasting: By appointment only for professionals; visiting restricted.
Signature wines: Chateau Latour, Les Forts de Latour, Le Pauillac de Chateau Latour
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Advocate 100 (2003)
Pauillac first-growth elevated from second in 1973, famous for its artist-label series. 83 hectares planted 81% Cabernet Sauvignon; Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy is technical director since 2020.
Tasting: Visits by appointment; museum of wine in art open to visitors.
Signature wines: Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild, Aile d'Argent
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (1982), Wine Advocate 98 (2016)
The only non-Medoc first-growth in the 1855 classification, estate since 1521 in Pessac. Merlot-driven blends from iron-rich gravelly soils; Domaine Clarence Dillon owner.
Tasting: Visits by appointment only for professionals.
Signature wines: Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau Haut-Brion Blanc, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2009), Wine Advocate 100 (1989)
Signature Saint-Emilion estate on 39 hectares with an unusual 52% Cabernet Franc dominant blend. Withdrew from the Saint-Emilion classification in 2022; co-owned by LVMH.
Tasting: Visits by appointment; contact through official site.
Signature wines: Chateau Cheval Blanc, Le Petit Cheval, Le Petit Cheval Blanc
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (1990), Wine Spectator 100 (1947)
Pomerol estate of 11.4 hectares planted to 100% Merlot on blue clay. Production of approximately 30,000 bottles per year; Olivier Berrouet winemaker since 2008.
Tasting: Not open to the public. No visits or tastings accepted.
Signature wines: Petrus
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2000), Wine Advocate 100 (1998)
Discover the 2 most famous wine-growing regions of Bordeaux, Médoc and Saint-Émilion, on a wine tasting tour to 3 wineries. Walk around a UNESCO-listed village and enj...
Discover the delicate wines of the Médoc region on this 5-hour small-group wine tour from Bordeaux. Take the Route des Châteaux through the Médoc’s fertile vineyards a...
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