Château Hourtin-Ducasse

L’ Ampélo or The Ampelography

1h30
48 reviews 4.7
30,00 €

per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About the experience

1h30

2-10 persons

9 tastings
Instant booking Oenological workshop
Available in: French,  English,  German
To tell you about and share our wines, we wanted through this visit, to give you access to a key moment in the construction of a vintage: the blending. We start by taking a sample of the wine en primeur, blended, from the barrels together, then a sample of the wine of each non-blended variety that we have matured in barrels separately. Then, in the heart of our barrel cellar, we taste them, 1 by 1, with their berries, to compare the richness and contribution of each. You will thus know why Bordeaux is so attached to the blending of several grape varieties in its wines. Then, we go to the Wine Bar to taste 3 other vintages around a local plate; we continue with a lovely thirst-quenching wine, our rosé, Les Roses de Marie, then with noGGIN, a spirit drink reflecting the freshness of the garden; both are made from grapes grown on our land. An experience rich in information and flavors.

What's included

9 tastings
Tasting
Guide

About the host

Treatments with plant infusions, grassed vines, energy independence thanks to our photovoltaic panels, shearing and natural fertilization with our Landes sheep, blue tit and bat nest boxes, lightweight glass bottles for a reduced carbon footprint, blind blending, alcoholic fermentations in barrels, music therapy... and new experiences every year. Why do we do this?
First, we are convinced that we are improving the quality of our wines; the last 35 vintages have received 147 awards. Secondly, we want to protect the richness of our terroir for a future that will continue to tell the story of the excellence of Haut-Médoc; our choices are related to this. Finally, we wish to leave to our 7 children a quality environment which will allow them to blossom fully in these marvelous professions of the vine, on a planet as healthy and generous as possible.
And then, for us, to receive people in the vineyard is to make them love our wines as much as we love them by sharing our convictions but also the truth of our daily life... and our wines. See you soon!

Things to know

Cancellation: Full refund of the experience if cancellation takes place up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.
Tasting: No alcohol tasting for underage children.

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Where is the experience located?

3 Route de la Chatole, Saint-Sauveur, France


Reviews of L’ Ampélo or The Ampelography
48 reviews 4.7
48 people have trusted Winalist for their experience at Château Hourtin-Ducasse. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5, check out their feedback.
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Anonymous Flag de
5.0
3 months ago

Very welcoming, top concept to understand more about Bordeaux wine!


Raphaëlle Flag fr
5.0
4 months ago

Very nice visit and tasting. Charming and welcoming owners who love their job!


Thierry Flag fr
5.0
6 months ago

A very nice experience, welcome, atmosphere, wines. Pure happiness!


Simone Flag se
4.5
12 months ago


Anonymous Flag fr
5.0
a year ago

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