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Relais & Chateaux Hotel Cordeillan-Bages

*5 NIGHT Culinary & Wine Program*

In a XVIIth century Carthusian monastery surrounded by the most prestigious wine-growing chateaux in the world, the hotel boasts 29 truly charming rooms. The creative cuisine of Thierry Marx is reflected in the original flavors of the best Medoc products and the pursuit of perfect harmony with the best grand crus. Discover France's great cuisine in the company of some of the world's leading experts in food and wine. Enjoy 5 nights at the 4 star Relais and Chateau Hotel Cordeillan Bages, elegant dining at Le Chapon Fin and Chateau Cordeillan Bages, both Michelin starred restaurants, cooking demonstrations by experienced chefs, a cheese tasting course, a wine tasting course, cellar visits at top wineries and an afternoon in the UNESCO World Heritage village of St. Emillion.

From $6799 Per Person Land Only, based on Double occupancy Price and hotel selection is subject to availability at the time of booking.

All prices are per person, double occupancy

Package Includes:

5 Nights at the Relais & Chateau Hotel Cordeillan Bages
An introduction to the Bordeaux vineyards by the Ecole du Bordeaux
Cellar visits and tastings at Chateau Lynches Bages, at two premier chateaux in St. Emilion, in a Grands Crus classe chateau in Pauillac, 2 Grand Crus classe chateaus in St. Estephe, Haut Brion & Yquem and 2 chateaux in the St. Julien-Beychevelle & Margaux appellations.
Four Lunches and four dinners
Cooking Demonstrations with chef Nicolas Frion of Le Chapon Fin restaurant and Thierry Marx at Chateau Lynches Bages
Cheese tasting demonstration by fromager Jean d'Alose
Guided tour of Bordeaux and St. Emilion
Transportation and chauffeur guide for your entire stay
Beverages are NOT included.

Day 1:

After an afternoon arrival in Bordeaux, you will enjoy an introduction to the Bordeaux vineyards at the Ecole du Bordeaux followed by a cellar visit and tasting at the Chateau Lynches Bages.

Day 2:

Your morning will begin with a cooking demonstration with chef Nicolas Frion followed by lunch at the Chapon Fin restaurant in Bordeaux. Later enjoy a cheese tasting demonstration by fromager Jean d'Alose and a guided tour of Bordeaux's historical monuments and old town with your guide. Free time to discover Bordeaux Center. Dinner on your own.

Day 3:

This morning, enjoy cellar visits and tastings at two premier chateau's in St. Emilion. Lunch at your leisure in St. Emilion. After lunch you and the guide will have an opportunity to visit the medieval village of St. Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Dinner at a local restaurant in Medoc (Le Salamendre or similar)

Day 4:

Today, there is more wine tasting on the agenda - cellar and tastings in a Grand Crus classe chateau in Pauillac followed by lunch at Chateau les Ormes de Pez in St. Estephe. After lunch your guide has more wine tasting on the agenda - cellar visits and tastings in two Grand Crus classe chateaux in St. Estephe. Dinner at the Cafi Lavinale.

Day 5:

Chef Thierry Marx and his team will provide a cooking demonstration in the Harvest Kitchens of Chateau Lynch Bages. Lunch in a local bistrot (Brasserie du Relais de Margaux or similar). After lunch, cellar visits and tastings at Haut Brion & Yquem, followed by dinner at the Relais & Chateau Cordeillan Bages

Day 6:

You'll depart from your hotel after breakfast. Cellar visits and tastings in two chateaux in the St. Julien-Beychevelle and Margaux appellations. Enjoy a farewell luncheon at a local bistrot or Chateau before departing for the airport.

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