View of Château du Taillan near Bordeaux, classical stone façade overlooking vineyards in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and century-old trees. — © Château du Taillan - Bordeaux Wine Estate

Château du Taillan in Bordeaux, a classical mansion with pale yellow facades and blue shutters, surrounded by large green trees and a lawn. — © Château du Taillan - Bordeaux

Interior of Château du Taillan in Bordeaux: large hall with stone vaults, illuminated gothic arches, golden chandelier, fireplace and terracotta floor. — © Main Hall of Château du Taillan

Château du Taillan in Bordeaux, an elegant 18th-century manor house featuring a stone façade, columned entrance portico, roof balustrade, surrounded by lush greenery and gravel courtyard. — © Château du Taillan - Historic Bordeaux Estate

Ornamental ruin of the Taillan château near Bordeaux, stone facade with sculpted columns and central arch, surrounded by lush greenery — © Decorative façade of the Taillan château in Bordeaux

Façade of Château du Taillan in Bordeaux, a classical stone manor with climbing ivy, gravel courtyard and surrounding trees. — © Château du Taillan - Historic Bordeaux Wine Estate

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Château du Taillan

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20-minutes far from Bordeaux downtown, Château du Taillan a family estate on the Medoc’s wines road and one of the last urban vineyard, located at Le Taillan Médoc, since the Middle Ages.

12-kilometers far from Bordeaux, on the Medoc's wines road, stop and follow the long driveway until seeing the Château du Taillan, a eighteenth century listed building with its harmonious facades and a pink marble altarpiece that closes the long terrace .

Henry Cruse acquired a 150 hectares wine estate including 30 of vineyards in 1986. It belongs to his five daughters since 1992. The tour passes through a fifteenth century winery and technical facilities (vat, new barrel cellar) and a fitness room.

You can also enjoy a Haut-Médoc wine tasting with cold cuts and cheeses, and buy few bottles, or make shopping but do not leave without taking a few steps in the old park.

With your Citypass + 5€ or 8€, according to the days:
Visit the wine estate, the vat and the cellars, followed by a 2-wine tasting course.

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The Château du Taillan is certified High Environmental Value and some hectares of the farm are eligible for MAEC (Agro-environmental and Climatic Measures).