Private Medoc Wine Shore Excursion from Le Verdon
Embark on a full-day private shore excursion from Le Verdon Cruise Port to the Médoc wine region, home to some of Bordeaux’s most prestigious appellations and châteaux.
Meet your English-speaking Bordeaux wine expert
In the morning, your English-speaking driver/guide will meet you directly at your ship in Le Verdon. Specialised in Bordeaux wines, your guide will present the itinerary and answer any initial questions before you board your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and set off toward the Médoc vineyards.
Drive into the Médoc wine region
Leaving the port, follow the famous “Route des Châteaux,” a scenic road lined with renowned wine estates. As you drive through appellations such as Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Margaux, or Saint-Estèphe (depending on the day’s schedule), your guide will explain what makes Médoc terroirs and classifications unique.
Visits and tastings at selected châteaux
During the day, visit two or three carefully chosen estates, which may include Classified Growths or quality Cru Bourgeois properties. At each château, tour the vineyards and cellars with a local host and learn about grape varieties, blending, and barrel ageing. Enjoy guided tastings of the deep, structured red wines that have made the Médoc famous worldwide.
Free time for lunch in Pauillac
Around midday, enjoy free time for lunch (at own expense), often in or near Pauillac or another Médoc village. Your guide will suggest local bistros or restaurants where you can pair regional dishes with a glass of Bordeaux wine while taking in views of the river or vines.
Afternoon tastings and return to Le Verdon
In the afternoon, continue with one or two additional château visits and tastings, depending on your ship’s schedule. Ask your guide any questions you may have about styles, vintages, or storing and serving Bordeaux wines. At the end of the day, relax on the drive back to Le Verdon Cruise Port, where you will be dropped off at your ship after a rewarding Médoc wine experience.
