Private Grand Cru Classé Experience at Château Haut‑Bages Libéral from Bordeaux
Discover an unforgettable Grand Cru Classé wine experience in Pauillac with a private day at Château Haut‑Bages Libéral, designed exclusively for Ophorus guests. This high‑end Bordeaux wine tour is perfect for international travellers who want a truly immersive, once‑in‑a‑lifetime tasting and food experience on the left bank.
Your English‑speaking wine expert driver/guide collects you in Bordeaux and drives you through the Médoc vineyards towards Pauillac, home to some of the most famous Grand Cru Classé estates in the world. On arrival at Château Haut‑Bages Libéral, you are welcomed for a fully private visit and tasting in an intimate setting.
You begin with a guided discovery of the estate and its vineyards, learning how the Pauillac terroir shapes the powerful yet elegant style of Haut‑Bages Libéral. The highlight is an exclusive tasting of 8 different vintages of Château Haut‑Bages Libéral, allowing you to explore the evolution of the wine over time and understand the influence of each vintage on structure, aromas and ageing potential.
Your experience continues with a unique fire‑cooked meal “à la braise”, prepared over vine shoots. In summer, you enjoy this moment in the heart of the vineyards; when the weather is cooler, you savour it by the château fireplace for a cosy, authentic atmosphere. Throughout the experience, you are accompanied by Claire Villars Lurton, awarded Winemaker of the Year 2024, who shares her vision, philosophy and deep connection to the estate.
This private Grand Cru Classé experience at Château Haut‑Bages Libéral is available exclusively through Ophorus and is not offered by other wine tour companies. It is ideal for wine lovers who have already discovered Bordeaux and now want to go deeper into Pauillac’s great terroirs with a highly personal, story‑driven experience.
What’s includedPrivate pick up and drop off in Bordeaux
English‑speaking driver/guide, expert in Bordeaux wines
Private round‑trip transport in a premium vehicle
Exclusive Château Haut‑Bages Libéral Signature Experience
Guided visit of the estate and vineyards
Tasting of 8 vintages of Château Haut‑Bages Libéral, Grand Cru Classé, with expert commentary
Fire‑cooked meal “à la braise” over vine shoots (in the vineyards in summer, or by the château fireplace in cooler seasons)
Presence and guidance of Claire Villars Lurton, Winemaker of the Year 2024 (subject to availability)
Half‑day experience at the château
