The Tasting
Hangar 14 – Quai des Chartrons – 33000 Bordeaux
Wines from over 100 prestigious estates belonging to the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux are available for tasting under one roof. Each château will be presenting two vintages: 2004 and the vintage of their choice from 1996 to 2003.

Entry fee: 53 euros (for reservations made by 10 May 2007 before 10p.m.) and 68 euros thereafter, half-price (26,50 euros) for wine professionals and students. Group rates : one free entry for every 9 purchased. Food is available on site at a reasonable price.
 

Dinner
Châteaux belonging to the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux will offer you the chance to dine at their estate. Château owners will present their wines at dinner : dry white, red, and sweet white great Grands Crus.
These dinners will take place in the Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, Saint-Emilion, and Pomerol.

Price of the dinner (per person) : 130 euros (including return transport by coach, from Bordeaux). You will be given the name of the château on the day of the tasting.
Reservations must be made before 2nd May 2007. Places are limited.

Discovering the Bordeaux Grands Crus
Châteaux belonging to the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux will open their doors and offer Grands Amateurs a personalised tour and tasting in the Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, Saint-Emilion, and Pomerol.

Price for a Pass Découverte (Discovery Pass) valid at all châteaux : 15 euros. the pass will be on sale on Sunday at participating châteaux (the entire amount will be donated to medical research) and free for everyone who has taken part in one of the activities on 12th May. Over 40 châteaux belonging to the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux will be open for tastings.

Sunday 13th May 2007

Sunday Vineyard Tours
Châteaux owners belonging to the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux offer various themed activities.
Price per person : 95 euros (including transport by coach and lunch)
Bus departure point : Allée d'Orléans (Bordeaux town centre).

- Saint Emilion - "Nature Tour"
9:45 a.m. : departure from Bordeauxl.
Tour of the vineyards, lunch at a Grand Cru estate château and visit by foot of the town.
Return to Bordeaux : 5:30 p.m.
- Graves - "The Cradle of Bordeaux Wine"
10 a.m. : departure from Bordeaux.
Tour of an estate, lunch at a Grand Cru estate château and tour of Château de la Brède.
Return to Bordeaux : 5 p.m.
- Sauternes - "ABC" tour - Architecture, Botritys and local Cuisine
9:45 a.m. : departure from Bordeaux.
Tour of an estate in Barsac and another in Sauternes, lunch at a Grand Cru Château.
Return to Bordeaux : 5:30 p.m.
- The Médoc - "Great Médoc Terroirs"
9:45 a.m. : departure from Bordeaux.
Vineyard tour by coach, lunch at a Grand Cru Château
Return to Bordeaux : 5:30 p.m.

- The Médoc - "Sunday Golf"
9 a.m.-4 p.m.: A game at the Golf du Pian Médoc.
Participants shouuld meet at the golf course at 9 a.m. for a "shotgun start" followed by lunch at the end of the game.
Price per person : 55 euros (including lunch)

Reservations must be sent by 2nd May 2007 (by post) and by 9th May (via Internet).