Two nights in the city for Pessac-Léognan and Sauternes, then two nights in Saint-Émilion at Hôtel de Pavie. Three starred dinners, Yquem, and a two-hour train from Paris.
Stay
InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hôtel, Place de la Comédie, nights 1–2. Hôtel de Pavie, Relais & Châteaux, Saint-Émilion, nights 3–4. Alternate: Les Sources de Caudalie, Martillac.
The days
Day
Eat
Sip
1 — arrive by TGV
Dinner at Le Bordeaux brasserie; Hasnaâ Chocolats after
Bar at the InterContinental
2 — Pessac-Léognan
Signature dinner at La Grand'Vigne, Les Sources de Caudalie (2 Michelin stars)
Château Smith Haut Lafitte biodynamic tour; Château Haut-Bailly
3 — Sauternes, then east
Lunch at Le Cercle Guiraud (1 star); dinner at La Table de Pavie (2 stars)
Château d'Yquem; Château Guiraud
4 — Saint-Émilion
Village lunch; dinner at Le Pressoir d'Argent (2 stars) or a second night at Pavie
Château Pavie estate tasting; Pomerol or Pontet-Canet in the Médoc
5 — depart
Breakfast at Pavie
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What's included
2 nights at the InterContinental Bordeaux and 2 nights at Hôtel de Pavie
Five château visits, reserved and prepaid
Two signature dinners (wine pairings extra)
Private driver on days 2, 3 and 4
Cellar Mouse trip notes and restaurant reservations for every meal
Price is per couple, from, in USD. Flights and rail not included. Pairs with our Cognac trip for a 7-night run.
