Sur les traces de Thomas Jefferson

Château Carbonnieux

Duration

1h50

Price

50 € adulte

Estate

Château Carbonnieux

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The activity

In brief

In 1787, on the eve of the French Revolution, Thomas Jefferson, a humanist with a passion for agriculture, a great lover of wine and the future third President of the United States of America, visited Château Carbonnieux in person to taste this “Vin des Odalisques”. You’ll travel back through the centuries as you discover the history of the estate and the traces of Thomas Jefferson’s visit that can still be seen on the property. After a tasting in a barrel unique in the world, you will taste the white Château Carbonnieux from two different vintages.

Other activities — Château Carbonnieux

En compagnie de Monsieur Perrin

Looking for a unique experience at the heart of an estate? Discover Château Carbonnieux in the company of a member of the Perrin family, who have owned the estate since 1956. From the family history to the barrel cellar and the vineyards, the estate will hold no secrets for you. The tour ends with a sit-down tasting of 5 Grands Crus Classés accompanied by a cheese platter.

Visite Classique – 2 vins

Once the highlights of the estate’s history have been revealed to you, you’ll set off to discover the vineyard and its specific terroir, as well as the production areas (vat room and barrel cellars). You will then visit the estate museum, where you can admire the collection of vintage cars and tools, as well as the cellar housing over a century’s worth of vintages. The tour ends with a tasting of two Grands Crus Classés: one white and one red.