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Circuit · Heading south

Sauternes, the sweet wine grands crus of the Sauternais.

A full day south of the Bordeaux vineyard, in the morning mist, for two estates and tastings that take the time they need.

  • ITwo estates in the same day, with a possible detour through Barsac.
  • IIThe drive is part of the circuit, not something to manage on your own.
  • IIIThe S-Class boot carries your bottles safely back to your hotel.

≈ 130 km round trip · 2 estates · full day

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Rows of vines lined up in the golden morning mist of the Sauternais.
The vine rows, early morningSauternais, rising mist

Sauternes

Why this circuit

The Sauternais lies south of the Bordeaux vineyard, three quarters of an hour from Bordeaux. This is where the sweet wine grands crus are born, harvested late and picked by hand, grape by grape.

A full day allows two estates to be visited without rushing the tastings, often paired with a lunch built to showcase the wine rather than compete with it.

Couple tasting a glass of wine near the S-Class, a Sauternais château in the background.
The tastingBetween two estates

Sauternes

The itinerary

Heading south

A full day south of the Bordeaux vineyard, between sweet wine grands crus and morning mist.

  1. 9:30amPick-up at your hotel, Bordeaux
  2. 10:30amSauternes — first estate, visit & tasting
  3. 12:30pmLunch in the village of Sauternes or Barsac
  4. 2:00pmBarsac or second estate — visit & tasting
  5. 4:30pmReturn to your hotel

≈ 130 km round trip · 2 estates · full day

Chauffeur welcoming visitors on arrival at a vineyard château.
Arrival at the estateSauternais

FAQ — Sauternes

How long is the drive to Sauternes?

Plan on around three quarters of an hour from Bordeaux. The drive is part of the circuit, not a separate hassle.

Why plan a full day for Sauternes?

Sweet wine grands crus are best tasted unhurried, often at the end of a meal; a full day allows two estates without rushing the tastings.

Does the circuit go through Barsac?

Often, yes: Barsac is the neighbouring commune and shares the same tradition of sweet wines, with equally remarkable estates.

Can we leave with several bottles?

Yes, the S-Class boot is built for that, including full cases.

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