Bordeaux > Château Giscours
Château Giscours |
Marvelous 16.5/20
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10 Route de Giscours, 33460 Labarde - France
Open By appointment only, Monday – Friday: 09.00am – 6.00pm, Saturday – Sunday: 09.30am – 05.30pm please check website. Cards MC,V,AE |
Tasting room
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly and knowledgeable guide, fun and interesting tour, one of the few tours that actually go inside the beautiful chateau and during harvest you may even be lucky enough to taste directly from the vat! 1 Door awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Wine lovers Visited September 2017 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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France
Aquitaine
Margaux
Well sign posted, on a paved road with a short driveway. Note you need to go to reception, not the shop, to start your tour
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is ample parking along the driveways of the property
Beautiful grand Chateau amongst historical French style buildings and vineyards
Commercial
The tasting is conducted in the Chateau, a grand room with huge windows, chandeliers and modern furnishings. There is also a large display of wine flavours to help you with your tastings
Yes/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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2-3 depending on the tour taken
Bordeaux blends
No wait, we were welcomed immediately and the tour started on time
Excellent knowledge of the vineyards and history of the chateau and the winemaking process. The tour was very interesting, informative and entertaining
Friendly and very welcoming, happy to have a chat and take questions. English and French tours are offered
Yes (by appointment only), 2 different styles of tour are available. Groups up to 50 can be catered for. Last tasting is blind where you have to guess the vintage which is fun
The tasting is conducted as a seated tasting around a tasting bench
No
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Tasting platters can be arranged for private tours
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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€10 - €118
Included in tour cost
No
€10-€12
N/A
No membership
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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Basic gift shop with wine accessories and branded clothing
No, but are looking to get games and quizes
No
We were lucky to be here during harvest and were able to do a tasting of some 1 day old grape juice straight from the vat with the assistant cellar master. Such a great experience!
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