Day 1: Arrival & Château Welcome
Activity: Arrive in Bordeaux and transfer to your 17th-century château in the Médoc region. Settle in with a welcome aperitif of Crémant de Bordeaux and a dinner of duck confit and roasted figs, paired with a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
Evening Entertainment: Enjoy a guided stargazing session in the château’s gardens, led by an astronomer using a high-powered telescope to reveal constellations and planets.
Highlight: Relax by the moat under twinkling stars, sipping a glass of local dessert wine.
Day 2: Château Margaux & Médoc Wineries
Activity: Tour the prestigious Château Margaux, one of Bordeaux’s First Growth estates, learning about its Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines. Continue to a boutique Médoc winery for a barrel tasting and a lesson on terroir.
Lunch: Dine at the second winery on lamb with rosemary and ratatouille, paired with their signature red blend.
Evening Entertainment: Return to the château for a classical guitar performance in the grand hall, inspired by 17th-century French music.
Day 3: Arcachon Bay Oyster Adventure
Activity: Travel to Arcachon Bay for a private boat tour of oyster farms. Meet an oysterman to learn about cultivation and shuck your own oysters, paired with crisp Entre-Deux-Mers white wine.
Afternoon: Stroll through the colorful Cap Ferret market, sampling local pâtés and artisanal breads.
Evening Entertainment: Enjoy a fireside wine and cheese pairing at the château, guided by the in-house sommelier.
Day 4: Cheese Pairing with a Local Affineur
Activity: Visit a renowned affineur in Bordeaux to master the art of cheese pairing. Taste aged Comté, creamy Camembert, and tangy Roquefort alongside complementary Bordeaux wines.
Afternoon: Explore Bordeaux’s historic center, including the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André and the Musée du Vin et du Négoce.
Evening Entertainment: Relax with a private stargazing night in the château’s orchard, featuring a telescope and hot chocolate spiked with Armagnac.
Day 5: Michelin-Starred Dining & Saint-Émilion
Activity: Journey to Saint-Émilion for a tour of a UNESCO-listed village and its underground monolithic church. Visit a family-run winery for tastings of Merlot-based wines.
Dinner: Dine at a two-star Michelin restaurant in Bordeaux, savoring a multi-course menu with dishes like lobster with truffle foam, paired with premier cru wines.
Evening Entertainment: Return to the château for a farewell soirée with live chamber music in the candlelit salon.
Day 6: Departure
Activity: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the château’s gardens before transferring to Bordeaux for your departure.
Highlight: Receive a parting gift of a bottle of Médoc wine and a personalized cheese-pairing guide from the affineur.
