Cruise Day 6 Monday – Cadillac to Bordeaux
In the morning were two tours; cycling with a wine tasting, and a coach tour to Sauternes with a wine tasting.
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| Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey |
There were four coaches and the one we were in went to Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, a 1st Growth Sauternes wine now owned by Silvio Denz, CEO of Lalique luxury crystal brand. The building dates from 1618 and now also houses a luxury hotel and a Michelin starred restaurant.
The winery guide was excellent and if English wasn’t her native language she’d spent a long time in English speaking countries.
She showed us the vineyards, the old part of the chateau including the ancient chapel and the barrel cellar with is unique crystal barrique filled with Sauternes, before leading us in a tasting of their dry white and luscious sweet Sauternes. (93% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle).
(The other two coaches went to Ch Mayne le Merci which the current owners bought in 2017 and are farming organically. This is not so grand, not classified, and thus their wine is less expensive.)
After lunch on the ship there were three afternoon tours: a visit to a truffle farm with tasting, a guided cycle tour to and tasting at Ch Faugas or a tour by coach to Chateau Roquetillade. We went on the latter.
The chateau is built on a promontory and is a classic style of square castle with round towers on each four corners and a deep dry moat. Inside the walls is a tall keep. The castle is privately owned and family members are among those who show visitors around.
After the tours got back the boat sailed to Bordeaux where it moored over night.
Evening entertainment was by the resident pianist.
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