ESSENTIAL: «The beautiful discovery of the estate and its fine wines.» A visit (depending on weather conditions) around the vineyard, the tower and the Abbé Gruaud’s bell, the wine cellar and a tasting of 2 wines. From 2 to 50 people (Duration: 1h – Price: 5.00€) A WHITE PATH: «An ecological and modern approach to look after a prestigious vineyard.» With the frequency of one visit per week, this workshop includes the tasting of the Grand Vin and the second wine. From 5 to 20 people (Duration: 2h – Price: 10.00€) AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIRING: «Gruaud Larose and cheese specialist Jean D’Alos» propose a culinary tour and a tasting experience with a pairing of selected savoury cheeses with wines. From 6 to 15 people (Duration: 1h30 – Price: 45.00€) THE WINE OF THE KINGS, THE KING OF THE WINES: «Gruaud Larose’s secrets revealed in a vertical tasting» of 4 great vintages served in a lounge of the chateau…Currently Gruaud Larose 2000 – Gruaud Larose 1996 – Gruaud Larose 1989 – Gruaud Larose 1983 are the choice of the King. From 6 to 10 people, only by appointment. (Duration: 2h – Price per person: 80.00€ or 150.00€) SEASON’S HARVEST: «Share a table with harvesters in the purest Medoc tradition», in a true warm and casual atmosphere… Tasting grapes, visiting the estate, tasting musts, having lunch with grape-pickers and taking part to a guided tasting. (From 2 to 10 people – Tariff: 50.00€) A TASTING COURSE IN THE CHATEAU: «Gruaud Larose is delighted to share its passion and knowledge about fine wines in the magnificent setting of the chateau». Cooking lessons with chefs, lunch and dinner at Gruaud Larose with two selected caterers… (Budget requested). (You can reach the writer at info@vitabella.fr)
Launch of the 2011 Wine Tourism Programme at Chateau Gruaud Larose
Chateau Gruaud Larose has just announced the launch of the new wine tourism programme in the heart of its vineyard. Discover the six new workshops proposed to the growing number of French and international visitors for a better understanding of the vineyard, the history of Château Gruaud Larose since 1725 and the secrets of the Grand Vin.
