Bordeaux Excursions
Wine Country © AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker
The Wine Country
The area surrounding Bordeaux produces over 70 million gallons
of wine each year including the world's best red wine. Many
vineyards are small family run businesses without staff to cater
for tourists, but the larger more famous ones organise tastings and
tours of the cellars and vineyards. Château Mouton-Rothschild
is located just north of Pauillac. It is still run by the
Rothschilds and attracts thousands of visitors each year who come
as much for the impressive collection of art as for the wine.
Château Lafite-Rothschild is nearby and was purchased by the
Rothschilds in 1868. The
vinothèque contains many
vintage bottles, several dating from 1797. Château Margaux is
an imposing 19th century château south of Pauillac; the
estate produces three wines from its 650 acres
. To see the
vat rooms and wine cellars, make an appointment by letter or
phone.
Telephone: Château Mouton-Rothschild (05) 56 73 2129; Château Lafite-Rothschild (01) 53 89 7800; Château Margaux (05) 57 88 8383
