Port
Bordeaux, France
Activity Level
Easy Activity
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$360
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
Spend an unforgettable evening in the convivial, historic atmosphere of Château du Tertre, within the famed Margaux appellation. This beautiful estate belonged to the Seigneurie of Arsac in the 12th century and, in the mid-18th century, to Irishman Pierre Mitchell -- the first bottle manufacturer in the Bordeaux area. The owner of neighboring Château Giscours purchased the estate in 1997 and painstakingly restored the house, cellars and vineyards. It is now owned by the Helfrich family.
Elegance and refinement meet in the park-like grounds designed by Jacques Wirtz, the man behind the Jardins du Carrousel in Paris and the Jubilee Parc in London.
This evening, you will arrive via the cobblestone driveway, bisecting a vineyard of carefully tended grapes and leading to the handsome, yellow-stone château built in the 18th century.
Enjoy a welcome beverage in the nicely-appointed tasting room or in the Orangerie beside the elegant swimming pool. Visit the cellar to learn a little about the technical aspects of aging fine wines.
Dinner is a memorable, elegant, four-course affair accompanied by several of the château's excellent wines. You will return to the ship afterward.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. There are steps leading to the cellar. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations.