Stay at a sumptuous Margaux Chateau B&B – Grand Cru Classé on one of Bordeaux’s top wine estates at Château du Tertre at Arsac (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine). Château du Tertre and its vineyards are situated at the highest point in the Margaux appellation on the Tertre hillside.
In the 19th century, the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 awarded the wine the status of “Grand Cru Classé” .The famous 1855 wine classification contained more wines from Margaux than from any other appellation, and its best-known vineyard, Château Margaux, was one of only four wines to be awarded the Premier Cru status. Described as “producing wines that are among the most sensual and alluring of Bordeaux” – “Lovely crushed raspberry and cream on the nose and a deliciously velvety mouthful, like cold raspberry ripple ice-cream on warm summer pudding. Delicious! (Berry Bros & Rudd) Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Château Margaux is 8 km away. Chateau du Tertre is situated 25 km from Bordeaux
Red wine-lovers rejoice – the vineyards of Margaux produce some of the best reds in Bordeaux. Overlooking this landscape is the stately Château du Tertre. It was built in 1865 but is still architecturally commanding, with its exposed beams and French oak ceilings. You can tour the wine cave and wander the grounds, revelling in the beauty of the vines as you sample their local grape varieties.
for more info and to check availability at this Margaux chateau see Château du Tertre
nearby alternative vineyard accommodation; Hotel Chateau de Meyre (Margaux)
airport: Bordeaux Merignac BOD 17 miles/26 km
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