Bordeaux Vineyard News – March 2025

Reopening of the restaurant La Chapelle de Guiraud – Sauternes

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A new page in the history of Château Guiraud opened at the start of 2025.
After several years of collaboration with the Maison Faber-Lascombes, the Château is pleased to announce the reopening of the restaurant La Chapelle de Guiraud.
At the helm, chef Yoann Amado, who also heads the gastronomic restaurant Le Cercle Guiraud in the village of Sauternes, offers here bistronomic cuisine celebrating local and seasonal produce, favouring as far as possible the harvests from the Château’s organic vegetable garden.
At La Chapelle de Guiraud, French tradition is reinvented: classics revisited with a contemporary touch, for a delicious experience.
In this preserved setting, La Chapelle de Guiraud becomes the ideal venue for events. Weddings, family celebrations or business events such as seminars, meetings or company evenings: every occasion finds a unique atmosphere here. Each event is tailor-made, with particular attention paid to detail, to meet the specific expectations of every host and offer unforgettable moments.

📌 Practical information – Bookings:

📧 lachapelle@chateauguiraud.com
📞 +33 (0)6 29 47 92 76

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🍽️ Opening hours:

Open: Thursday to Monday

Lunch: 12 pm to 2 pm
Dinner: 7 pm to 10 pm

Closed: Sunday evening, Tuesday and Wednesday

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📍 A brand-new gastronomic experience awaits you in the heart of the Château Guiraud vineyard!

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Château Guiraud – New Wine Tourism Experience: “Guiraud & Chocolats”

A unique experience offered by Château Guiraud, Premier Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes. Dive into a novel pairing between the estate’s great wines and the exceptional chocolates of the Maison Lalère, for an unforgettable sensory discovery!

A word from Sandrine Garbay, managing director of Château Guiraud:
“Dear visitor,
You are about to enjoy a brand-new experience!
Let yourself be surprised by the exceptional marriage of Maison Lalère chocolates with different vintages of Château Guiraud’s grand vin. Close your eyes and savour this privileged moment!”

📌 Practical information:
📅 Duration: 1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs
👥 Maximum: 8 people

💰 Prices & Experience

• Adults: Tasting of 4 wines (including a Premier Grand Cru Classé) & 4 chocolates → €35 per person
• Children: Tasting of 2 juices & 2 chocolate treats → €15 per person (only when accompanied by a parent)

📍 Bookings:
🔗 Booking link: Click here
📞 +33 (0)5 56 76 61 01
📧 accueil@chateauguiraud.com

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Château Cantenac

Heir to a century-old winemaking tradition, Château Cantenac carries on the tradition of the Saint-Émilion Grands Crus through immersive and authentic experiences.

“Collection Privée” Visit

An exclusive 1 hr 30 min visit, followed by a tasting of 4 wines selected from the Collection Privée, accompanied by matured cheeses.

📌 Practical information:
👥 Groups of 4 to 12 people
💰 Price: €75 per adult
🍷 Selection of vintages: Excellence, Intemporels, Challengers, Exceptionnels

“Prestige” Visit

An immersive 1 hr 30 min visit, punctuated by anecdotes about the estate and its winemaking process, followed by a tasting of 4 of the family’s wines (different appellations), accompanied by bread and cheese.

💰 Price: €35 per person

Why visit Château Cantenac?

– A journey into the heart of the terroir and the history of the property.
– An immersion in the secrets of winemaking and ageing.
– A comparative and educational tasting to discover the subtleties of the vintages.

📍 Bookings:
📞 +33 (0)6 46 14 53 22 / +33 (0)5 57 51 35 22

📧 reservation@chateau-cantenac.fr

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Château d’Yquem – Release of the 2022 vintage

Château d’Yquem announces the release of its 2022 vintage.

A vintage marked by extreme weather conditions: a scorching summer and prolonged drought caused anxiety before the rain, awaited until 15 October, triggered an ideal development of Botrytis cinerea.

The harvest thus gave birth to a powerful, sunny and exuberant wine whose signature recalls the great vintages shaped by intense heat. From anguish to triumph, 2022 stands out as an exceptional vintage, designed to stand the test of time.

📅 Official release: 19 March 2025.

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