Shaped by the region

Itinerary

DAY 1 • SUNDAY, October 11

Arrival & Introduction

A understated beginning — setting the tone for the days ahead.

AFTERNOON

Arrival in Bordeaux

Arrival in Bordeaux and check-in at Hôtel de Sèze, located in the heart of the historic center.

Time to settle and refresh.
EVENING

Champagne Reception

An evening apéritif at InterContinental Bordeaux — Le Grand Hôtel, opening the programme.

EVENING

Dinner at Brasserie 1925

A first introduction to the region's culinary and wine culture, in the company of the group and programme hosts.

DAY 2 • MONDAY, October 12

Médoc: Power & Precision

Access to estates rarely experienced at this level.

MORNING

Château Palmer — Vineyard & Cellar

Hosted Experience

Departure for Château Palmer, cultivated with biodynamic methods. Private access to the vineyard and cellar, followed by a gastronomic lunch with wine pairing prepared by two-Michelin-starred chef Jean-Denis Le Bras.

Evening

Château Pontet-Canet

Private Access

One of Bordeaux's most accomplished biodynamic estates for a guided tasting through the current releases and a library vintage.

Evening

Les Chartrons at Leisure

Evening return to Bordeaux and the historic Chartrons district, once the center of the Bordeaux wine trade, with the evening left open for independent dining and exploration.

DAY 3 • TUESDAY. October 13

Saint-Émilion:Heritage & Terroir

A study in landscape, history, and
expression of place.

MORNING

Château Angélus & Château Beauséjour Bécot

Hosted Experience

Morning visits and tastings at two of Saint-Émilion’s most respected estates, beginning at Château Angélus with access to the château’s new winery and an opportunity to taste with members of the family, followed by Château Beauséjour Bécot (Premier Grand Cru Classé).

Lunch with wine pairing at Les Belles Perdrix (↔) led by chef David Charrier.

AFTERNOON

Pavie Macquin & Château Pavie

Private Access

Afternoon visits and tastings at Château Pavie Macquin (Premier Grand Cru Classé) and Château Pavie Premier Grand Cru Classé A), including a tasting of the 2010 vintage.

Evening

Private Dinner & Rare
Vintages with Stéphane Derenoncourt

An intimate evening hosted by Stéphane, featuring rare vintages drawn from his personal cellar and conversation shaped
by one of Bordeaux’s most respected winemakers.

Rare vintages

Drawn directly from cellar holdings, including older
Bordeaux selections: 2015 · 2009 · 2005 · 1989 · 1966

DAY 4 • WEDNESDAY, October 14

Legacy Estates
& Rare Access

Where legacy, rarity and provenance converge.

MORNING

Château Lafite Rothschild & Château Duhart-Milon
at Château Duhart-Milon

Private Access

Morning tastings and private access at Château Duhart-Milon, featuring wines from both Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Duhart-Milon, followed by Château Lynch-Bages, one of the Left Bank’s most enduring estates.

Noon

Lunch at Le Lion d’Or

A relaxed lunch at this traditional Médoc restaurant known for its regional cuisine and understated charm, set between the vineyards of the Left Bank.

Evening

Château Mouton Rothschild

Private Access

An extended tour, tasting and private access to the estate's celebrated museum and cellars. Featuring rare vintages drawn directly from cellar holdings. Château Mouton Rothschild is a prestigious First Growth (Premier Cru Classé) Pauillac estate in Bordeaux.

Evening

Private Dinner at Château Gigault, Blaye

A private dinner hosted by Christophe Reboul-Salze at his estate, Château Gigault, with a menu by chef Thibaut Servas and wines from Château Larcis Ducasse drawn directly from
the estate cellar.

Selections from the cellar will include older Bordeaux vintages such as 2015 · 2009 · 2005 · 1989 · 1966

DAY 5 • THURSDAY, October 15

Final Tastings

A measured close to an
immersive experience.

MORNING

Haut-Bailly &
Les Carmes Haut-Brion

Visits and tastings at two of the Pessac-Léognan's most singular expressions, followed by lunch among the vines.

AFTERNOON

Return & time at leisure

An unhurried afternoon in Bordeaux —the quays, the Miroir d'eau, or a last visit to Place du Parlement.

DAY SIX · FRIDAY, October 16

Reflection &
Departure

A final morning in Bordeaux
before onward travel.

MORNING

Cité du Vin

Participants are invited to visit Cité du Vin museum, exploring
the history and culture of Bordeaux wines.

Departures

The program concludes following the morning visit, with the remainder of the day left open for individual onward travel or time at leisure in Bordeaux.