Canon-Fronsac estate with 6.75 hectares of Merlot and Malbec on clay-limestone slopes over molasse, farmed organically (Ecocert) with biodynamic methods.
Signature wines: Chateau Moulin Pey-Labrie
Scores: Wine Advocate 92 (2019), Decanter 91 (2018)
Address: Chateau Moulin Pey-Labrie, 33141 Saillans, France, Bordeaux
Moulis-en-Medoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel with 100 hectares. Named for Baudelaire's 'chase away the blues'; Cabernet-dominant with excellent value-to-quality ratio.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available.
Signature wines: Château Chasse-Spleen, L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen
Scores: Wine Advocate 93 (2016), Decanter 93 (2019)
Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois that many consider above its classification. 85 hectares of Cabernet-dominant vines; Jean Gautreau's uncompromising quality standard since 1969.
Tasting: Cellar visits available by appointment.
Signature wines: Château Sociando-Mallet, La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet
Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2016), Decanter 94 (2018)
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.
Tasting: By appointment only, Monday to Friday; closed weekends, August, public holidays and harvest. Tasting for professionals only.
Signature wines: Château Margaux, Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2016), Wine Advocate 100 (2015)
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)
After a tour of the property, discover 3 French wines and 3 French cheeses for perfect pairings.
Enjoy a guided tasting at La Closerie de Fronsac, learn about Bordeaux winemaking, and sample four estate wines with the cellar master.
Enjoy a guided tour of a family and organic winery and taste 3 red wines. Visit the UNESCO medieval village of Saint-Émilion and discover its history, landmarks and de...
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