MEDOC, Gironde

Which tour goes there? from La Rochelle to Biarritz 

The Médoc is situated north of the town of Bordeaux, on the left bank of the Gironde. Médoc is divided in two parts, the Haut-Médoc in the south, near the town, and the north part traditionally called Médoc.

Wines from Médoc are red. They are delicate, medium coloured; they are fine and elegant; often tannic when young, harmonious and splendid when matured.

Grands crus classés in Médoc count for 25% of the vineyards, 20% of the production and about 50% of the sales. However none sells under the Médoc appellation but Haut-Médoc, Pauillac, Margaux, Saint Julien, Saint-Estèphe and Chateau Haut-Brion in Pessac Léognan
Between Gironde’s estuary and the Atlantic ocean, the Médoc.

Internationally famous for its castles and its fine wines, the Médoc with its long beaches, the big lakes and the preserved natural spaces area. And has the oldest Europe’s headlight: Cordouan.

Maison du tourisme de la Gironde
Tel : 05 56 52 61 40
www.tourisme-gironde.cg33.fr

We'll stop and visit either Philippe Berard, Château Breuil Renaissance in BEGADAN (if you want to hop off there and stay in a charming bed & breakfast let us know very amazing to stay there a few days)

Or we stop at Château Vieux Gadet in Gaillan en Médoc .. family owned for the last 4 generations