Pauillac, France

Médoc & Margaux Wine Country

Indulge in the Natural Beauty, Wine and Food of the Médoc Sample some of France’s best wines in the Margaux appellation and savor dinner at the elegant Château Kirwan. Join your guide for a scenic drive through the Médoc region through gently rolling hills. Many thousands of acres of vineyards blanket the sea-adjacent landscape. On this Gironde estuary peninsula, the sandy and gravelly terroir is supremely suited to viticulture. You will stop at one of the region’s most respected châteaux to tour the cellars and enjoy a wine tasting, learning about the distinct qualities of Margaux’s Merlots and Cabernet Francs. Then, continue to the Château Kirwan, resting on 99 acres of vineyards that produce stellar red wines. The château’s award-winning wine was classified as a prestigious Third Growth in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. Here, you will savor a carefully prepared meal—accompanied by the château’s own wines, of course. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.