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On the outskirts of Bordeaux, amid a lush haven of nature and biodiversity, Château La Garde welcomes visitors at the heart of the Pessac-Léognan vineyards.
Château La Garde’s rich programme of fully immersive tours and visits gives visitors the opportunity to appreciate the magnitude and diversity of the landscape and the rich, burgeoning world of flora and fauna within this natural haven. Precision viticulture and the art of tasting form the focus of all the experiences on offer.
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This hour-long tour at Château La Garde offers an enlightening insight into the essentials of a working wine estate.
The tour includes a mini-history of the estate, followed by a fully immersive tour of the vineyard, and a behind-the-scenes visit to our cutting-edge winery, where he secrets of winemaking are revealed.
And to complete your visit, a wine tasting experience of two of the estate’s wines accompanied by exceptional sweeping scenic views.
Tour lasts 60 min
Group tour 15 € / person
Private tour 19 € / person
Château La Garde has joined forces with La Bulle Verte to offer personalised wine tour experiences with the emphasis on nature’s bounty.
The tour has been devised to uncover the estate’s lush, verdant haven of nature, taking in its spring, pond and forest via the all-important gravel plateau.
Throughout the 1.5km circuit, guests are encouraged to wander at will, guided by their trusted smartphone, for an insight into a wealth of biodiversity at eleven key sites identified by the Bird Protection League (LPO), a French NGO devoted to protecting bird species and their habitats.
A wonderful stroll through the vines culminating in a tasting of three of the chateaux’s wines.
Tour lasts 90 min
Group tour 25 € / person
A tasting of six limited edition wines from the Mosaic range, provides insight into the different effects of soil type on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties, and also illustrates the endless possibilities available to the winemaker when assembling the chateau blends.
Ideal for visitors seeking an experience to break from the norm, no visit would be complete without a tasting; in this case our flagship Château La Garde red.
Tour lasts 2 hours
Tour - 1-4 pers. 59€ / person
Tour - 5+ pers. 53€ / person
After experiencing the delights of Château La Garde and the secrets of how fine wines are made, the tasting workshop is an in-depth initiation to the Bordeaux vineyards. Fun and educational, the tasting experience will train your senses to recognise the typical flavours and aromas of the region’s wines.
After tasting 4 wines from the region’s most iconic wine appellations, you will have an insight into the typical character of the left and right bank Bordeaux appellations, and the diversity of terroirs:
• Château La Garde, Pessac-Léognan
• Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
• Château Le Boscq, Saint-Estèphe
• Château Belgrave, Grand Cru Classé 1855, Haut-Médoc
Tour lasts 60 min
Group tour 35 € / person
Private tour 39 € / person
Enjoy a unique culinary experience at Château La Garde. Guided by a passionate chef, discover the secrets of an authentic and refined cuisine, featuring local & seasonal products.
In Château La Garde’s exceptional natural surroundings, this interactive class offers the opportunity to learn inspiring culinary techniques, including :
• A creative cooking workshop to prepare an exceptional dish in perfect harmony with the estate’s wines.
• A delicious meal to fully appreciate your creations.
Duration 3 hours
2 to 4 pers. 289€ / person
5+ pers. 239€ / person
Treat yourself to a delightful break in an idyllic setting. In the heart of the estate, savor a gourmet lunch in a preserved green haven.
Surrounded by generous platters featuring fine charcuterie, aged cheeses, homemade cakes, colorful salads, and basketsof seasonal fruits, let yourself be carried away by the serenity of the moment.
Paired with the Château’s wines, this open-air meal celebrates sharing and authenticity in a bucolic atmosphere. Agourmet pause in harmony with nature and the vineyards!
Duration 60 min
Price 29€ / person
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1 Chemin la Tour 33650 Martillac
Château La Garde is open 10am to 6pm
Monday to Saturday, from April to October,
Monday to Friday for the rest of the year.